Launchbury puts tough season behind him
1 decade ago by London WaspsIt has been a tough year for Joe Launchbury but after helping England pick up maximum points in their Rugby World Cup opener, the Wasps lock admits the worst is well behind him.
Wales’s Shaun Edwards sets out case for defence and backs Sam Burgess to thrive
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Defence coach says Uruguay should not be underestimated• Wales focusing hard on defence for England World Cup showdownShaun Edwards believes Sam Burgess has already proved himself in rugby union...
Lancaster names team for World Cup opener
1 decade agoStuart Lancaster has named his 23 to face Fiji on Friday night in the the World Cup opener at Twickenham.There were no major surprises with Lancaster's selection15. Mike Brown (Harlequins, 39...
Wales’ Jamie Roberts has done Rugby World Cup homework and ready to go
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Wales centre has begun to understand that, as he gets older, he must appreciate the big occasions moreIt could have been even worse for Wales. Losing Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb to injuries they...
Cian Healy’s return is key to Ireland’s chances in Rugby World Cup | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianIreland’s loose-head prop missed all four warm-up games and they showed how essential he is to Joe Schmidt’s teamWe are nearly through the nasty little period between the reduction of the Rugby World...
The Ground We Won: a clip from a documentary about a New Zealand rugby club – video
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Ground We Won is a vérité documentary by Christopher Pryor and Miriam Smith, a study of manhood as observed through the rites and rituals of a rural New Zealand rugby club. With great bawdiness and...
Viral video: Justin Timberlake does Beyoncé; Wayne Rooney; Ella Eyre
1 decade ago by The GuardianAlso featuring a monk walking on water, a cockatiel singing Game of Thrones, John Oliver’s back to school guide and the Rugby World Cup anthemLadies singles or single ladies? Justin Timberlake and Jimmy...
Ulster signing Piutau joins Wasps
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster's marquee signing Charles Piutau will spend this season at Wasps on loan before linking up with the province.
Wasps sign All Black Charles Piutau
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWasps today confirm the signing of All Black utility back, Charles Piutau, from the Auckland Blues.
Piutau set for Wasps stint
1 decade agoThe 23-year-old utility back, who will join the Pro12 side next July, will sign a six-month contract with Wasps after being omitted from New Zealand's Rugby World Cup squad.Ulster are not in a position...
