Why won't England pick overseas men?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland head coach Stuart Lancaster names his World Cup training squad later this month, but it's highly unlikely European player of the year Nick Abendanon and his predecessor...
The relaunch of Joe Launchbury is music to Stuart Lancaster’s ears | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianHe is no ordinary Joe and Launchbury’s return, following his extended injury lay-off, offers a timely boost for England as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup• Joe Launchbury ‘itching to play’...
Preview: Premiership, Round 21
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps can give their top-four hopes a serious shot in the arm this weekend and Joe Simpson insists confidence is sky high.
Aviva Premiership race for fourth: Why Leicester could benefit from missing out
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEXETER P20 W12 L8 F595 A401 Pts59 First let’s focus on Exeter who are currently fifth in the Aviva Premiership. After a couple of depressing weeks for English rugby with all the talk of quashed...
The genetic make-up of sport's elite
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAt 42 years old you don't get to find out too many new things about yourself so it's been an exciting, albeit slightly nervy week for me. Perhaps I should explain. Last week my family and I...
Richard Cockerill's Leicester Tigers column: I'm hoping for sea...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryThere has been a lot of excitement around the club this week. Our game against Wasps on Saturday has lots riding on it for both sides, and the Ricoh Arena is sold out with more than 32,000 supporters...
The State of Play: who will finish where in Europe’s domestic leagues?
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogAs we approach the business end of the season, there is still all to play for in Europe’s three primary leagues. We’ve taken a look at how we think things will end up in terms of play-off places,...
Leicester confirm coaching set-up
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Scott Hansen will join the club as a defence coach this summer. He replaces Phil Blake and is making the switch from New...
Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for April
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyJoe Simpson's incredible run of form at Wasps has been recognised today when he was named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for April.
Wasps reach £35m retail bond target
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps have taken little over a week to reach the £35m target they set for their oversubscribed bond issue. The Premiership club, who moved their matchday base to Coventry's Ricoh Arena in December,...
