Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade agoHughes banned: Wasps back-row Nathan Hughes has been given a 3 week ban from the RFU for striking Northampton winger George North. North was forced to leave the field on a stretcher and Hughes was sent...
Wasps' Hughes banned for North blow
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps forward Nathan Hughes has been banned for three weeks by an RFU Disciplinary Panel following an incident that led to Northampton's George North being knocked unconscious. The 23-year-old...
England flanker James Haskell claims stadium slow-mo replays are unfair on referees
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsJames Haskell, the England flanker, has questioned the use of slow-motion replays of incidents on big screens during matches amid concerns it can put extra pressure on match officials. Haskell received...
Hughes banned for three weeks
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps No 8 Nathan Hughes has been hit with a three-week ban after being found guilty of striking George North in an Aviva Premiership clash with Northampton Saints.
Three weeks for Hughes' knee-strike
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Nathan Hughes of the Wasps has been found guilty and charged for striking with George North's head with his knee during the match against Northampton.
Wasps will contest any Nathan Hughes ban says Dai Young before RFU verdict
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Dai Young says collision with George North did not deserve sending off• Nathan Hughes’ presence is key for Wasps for Toulon tie on Sunday• Joe Launchbury nears return to fitness to lift EnglandWith...
Wasps lock Joe Launchbury nears return to fitness to hand England a boost
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Launchbury may return to domestic action before end of April• Dai Young: ‘Joe is in the final stage of his rehab, so he’s over the worst’• Young: Wasps will be on front foot against Toulon•...
Murphy Urges Leinster To 'Hit The Ground Running' Against Bath
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLast Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 draw with Glasgow Warriors was Jordi Murphy's first Leinster appearance in over two months. His last outing for the province was against Wasps in the European Champions Cup,...
Launchbury nears Wasps return
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps have confirmed lock Joe Launchbury is expected to return to action at the end of the month following neck surgery.
Simpson wants no regrets from Toulon clash
1 decade ago by London WaspsIn 20 years' time Joe Simpson wants to look back at this weekend's European Rugby Champions Cup clash with Toulon and have no regrets.
