Wasps eye April return for Launchbury
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland lock forward Joe Launchbury could be fit to return for Wasps' final few Premiership games of the season in late April and early May. The 23-year-old has not played since October because...
North to see neurosurgeon for checks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGeorge North will see a consultant neurosurgeon within the next 48 hours to help Northampton Saints assess when the Wales wing can return. North was knocked unconscious in a collision with Nathan...
Habana backs Tuilagi for England No.12
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSpringboks superstar Bryan Habana has backed Manu Tuilagi to deliver at inside centre for England. England are still weighing up their midfield options ahead of the Rugby World Cup with Luther Burrell,...
EPCR Champions & Challenge Cup - Premiership Clubs Launch
1 decade agoWith the quarter finals taking place this weekend we take a look back at the excitement of the tournament ahead of kick off as well as what it means to the players & captains to play in the EPCR Champions...
Martin Crowson's five things: Leicester Tigers could be set for a...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMartin Crowson looks back at five key talking points from the weekend's rugby action.1) It is shaping up towards a "Judgement Day" on Saturday, May 9, when Leicester Tigers travel to Wasps...
North 'should not play this season'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton and Wales wing George North should not play again this season, according to former World Rugby medical adviser Dr Barry O'Driscoll. North was knocked out as Saints beat Wasps...
Bryan Habana determined to sweep the board with Toulon and South Africa
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe evergreen wing has his eyes set on dominating for club and country, starting with providing the fatal sting for Wasps on Sunday• Wasps’ Young vows to play on front foot against ToulonFor someone...
Hughes set to face disciplinary panel after North clash
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNathan Hughes will appear before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on Tuesday following the incident which saw the Wasps forward sent off and Northampton's George North taken off on a stretcher...
Hughes charged over North
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps No 8 Nathan Hughes will appear before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on Tuesday over his challenge on George North which led to the Northampton wing being stretchered off.
Euro campaign significant - Humphreys
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGloucester's European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Connacht is of "huge significance" because of their "disappointing" Premiership campaign, says director of rugby David Humphreys. Sunday's...
