Untitled

Clermont Auvergne v Saracens, European Champions Cup: Brad Barritt the rock to rely on in hardest places

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

The warrior sat with his marks of battle, the scabby, scraped knee testimony to Brad Barritt’s return to action last weekend against Leicester. His next outing will be anything but run-of-the-mill...

The Rugby World Cup's Oldest Players Ever

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

When Nick Easter was recalled to the England squad for the Six Nations at the grand old age of 36, many were doubting whether he still had the legs to play test match rugby. His experience was clearly...

Schalk wins Laureus Award

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

South African rugby star Schalk Burger received an emotional reception at the Laureus World Sports Awards at the Shanghai Grand Theatre as he accepted the Comeback of the Year Award. Burger had a cyst...

Wednesday Round-Up

1 decade ago

Vunipola not Guilty: Saracens no.8 Billy Vunipola's case for striking has been dismmised by the RFU panel. This means the England man is free to play in Saracens crucial semi-final game against Clermont...

Tigers to play in pioneering US game

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

The Leicester Tigers are to help launch a professional rugby league in America by taking part in an historic match. The Tigers will play a combined US team - the Rough Riders - in Philadelphia...

Inaugural Americas Rugby Championship schedule released

1 decade ago by IRB

The schedule for the inaugural Americas Rugby Championship featuring six of North and South America's top-ranked international teams has been announced.

Owen Farrell hoping to be back for Saracens' Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Owen Farrell, the England fly half, hopes to make his comeback from a knee injury for Saracens’ Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne on April 18. It was against Clermont in the final...

Gloucester Rugby up for sale as club searches for new investor

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Gloucester have reassured supporters they will only sell the club if the right investor is found in a deal worth more than £25million. The Cherry and Whites released a statement on Sunday confirming...

American ace Scully to join Cardiff Blues

1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues news

Cardiff Blues are delighted to announce the signing of United States of America international Blaine Scully.

Friday Round-Up

1 decade ago

Italians bid for RWC: The Italian Rugby Federation have today confirmed that they will be submitting a bid to become the official host of the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup. Bids to World Rugby must...