O'Shea backs salary cap increase
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyHarlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has backed a new salary cap increase to help English clubs keep up with their French rivals. Premiership clubs are expected to ratify a £500,000 increase in...
Martin Crowson's 'Five Things' rugby column
1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury1) Northampton Saints got a introduction to what it feels like to be league champions at Wasps on Sunday. Their first defeat of the season came against a Wasps team that played with the vigour, physicality...
Toulon president admits club could terminate Leigh Halfpennys contract
1 decade ago by The GuardianOngoing injuries mean Wales star is yet to play for French club We havent excluded denouncing his contractToulon president Mourad Boudjellal claims that he has not ruled out terminating Wales star Leigh...
Worcester will fight Wasps plan to relocate
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperWarriors to lead a resistance against Wasps' plans to relocate to the West Midlands.
Aviva Premiership 2014/15 Round 2 Review
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionWasps state their intent early in the campaign, taking a huge scalp in Northampton, knocking them off their pedestals after lash weeks thrashing of Gloucester.
Nigel Melville: “USA Rugby is on the up. We’re ready to host the All Blacks.”
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogUSA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville, who famously captained England on his international debut against Australia in 1984, had a successful top flight coaching career with both Wasps and Gloucester, winning England’s...
Ashley Johnson Looks Like a Flying Teddy Bear!
1 decade ago by In The LooseGiant Wasps blindside flanker Ashley Johnson intercepts a Saints pass before running in a try looking anything but intimidating!The post Ashley Johnson Looks Like a Flying Teddy Bear! appeared first on...
Yarde ready for 'good friend' Wade
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyHarlequins winger Marland Yarde will know what to expect when he takes on Wasps flyer Christian Wade this weekend. Neither of the England internationals lack for pace and will face off in what is sure...
Stuart Lancaster's England captain for the World Cup needs to be in place by November internationals
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Robshaw is the face of English rugby. But for how much longer? Last week, Robshaw’s image was plastered all over the 2015 Rugby World Cup marketing campaign ‘Too Big To Miss’, as the...
'Showbusiness' Haskell gets backing
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps boss Dai Young has said James Haskell has vindicated the decision to appoint him as skipper this season. The 29-year-old England flanker led Wasps to a superb win over champions...
