Preview: Bayonne v Toulouse
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulouse boss Guy Nov�s was confronted with talk of relegation this week as his team seek to avoid a fifth straight defeat at Bayonne. The most successful club in European history are going through...
Why do men fear female coaches?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIf Toni Nadal never captains Spain's Davis Cup team, at least we know what his team talks might have looked like: David Ferrer, naked but for a small towel, reclining on a bench; Feliciano Lopez wearing...
Bell persists without Wasps armband
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps centre Chris Bell has said he is still not afraid to speak his mind to team-mates after handing over the captaincy to James Haskell. Director of rugby Dai Young replaced the 31-year-old...
Dickson relishing scrum-half duel
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyNorthampton scrum-half Lee Dickson is relishing his battle with Kahn Fotuali'i for the Saints' number nine jersey. Of all the assets Dickson can point to in his push for a World Cup berth, he insists...
Pro 12 side to feature in Champions Cup play-offs
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe organisers of the European Rugby Champions Cup. have announced a revised play-off format to decide the 20th and final qualifiers for next season's tournament. The final spot for this season's...
Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins: Match preview
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoWith two wins on the road out of two so far this season, Rob Baxter is looking for his Exeter Chiefs players to open their account at home this weekend. After Leicester edged to a 24-20 win at Sandy Park...
Haskell targets England berth
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps back-row forward James Haskell says he is determined to secure a place in the England side for the autumn internationals.
Haskell targets Robshaw's shirt
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby24 September 2014An agreement has been reached with the Aviva Premiership clubs for Lancaster to delay naming his squad for the QBE Series against New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and...
England player ‘gag’ a smart move by Lancaster
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogIt was reported yesterday that England players would not be allowed to write columns or make video diaries during the World Cup next year, as they have done at previous tournaments and indeed as most sportsmen...
Mullan always looking to learn from Young
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWith an international prop as his director of rugby, Wasps loose-head Matt Mullan knows he's never far away from some expert advice.
