Sir Clive Woodward 'linked' with France job
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSir Clive Woodward, who guided England to their 2003 World Cup triumph, is reportedly on an eight-man shortlist to replace Philippe Saint-André as the next head coach of France. The French newspaper...
Wasps excited by European Champions Cup spot and Joe Launchbury return
1 decade ago by The Guardian• London Irish 40-40 Wasps • Glenn Delaney says players ‘earn a beer’ after late Irish try gains draw• Premiership match report: Wasps and London Irish in thrillerA 10-try finale to the season...
Aviva Premiership big four battle on but Exeter and Wasps close in
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSo, the predictable ‘big four’ will contest the Aviva Premiership play‑offs after all. Though Exeter fell agonisingly short of reaching their first play-off game, the way they have conducted...
Eligibility rule gives false impression of country's ability
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNathan Hughes, the Wasps number eight, has taken the Aviva Premiership by storm, his rampaging runs bringing a different dimension to his team.
Conor O'Shea: You shouldn't play for a nation just because it is professionally convenient
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNathan Hughes, the Wasps number eight, has taken the Aviva Premiership by storm, his rampaging runs bringing a different dimension to his team.
Leicester see off Northampton seconds, clinching 11th consecutive play-off place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAll as expected here, as Leicester firsts beat Northampton seconds, so that Leicester are through to their 11th consecutive play-off as they finished third in the Aviva Premiership table. They will...
Sam Burgess will be named in England's World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBath’s rugby league convert Sam Burgess will be named in England’s Rugby World Cup training squad this week, and remarkably, with Manu Tuilagi sensationally out of the tournament having pleaded guilty...
Match Reaction: London Irish 40 Wasps 40
1 decade ago by London IrishWasps may have been fighting for a top-six finish in this season's Aviva Premiership Rugby, but London Irish interim head coach Glenn Delaney insists his side overcame their fair share of pressure superbly...
Wasps seal European place in 80-point thriller
1 decade ago by The TimesLondon Irish 40 Wasps 40 Wasps secured their place in next season’s European Champions Cup in a pulsating game of 80 points against London Irish in the final round of the Aviva Premiership at the...
Rugby’s rulers promise to take lead on stamping out homophobia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• James Haskell calls on more high-profile players to speak out• Football fan groups urge authorities to do more to combat problem• UK stadiums a haunt for homophobia – on the pitch and in the...
