How Sir Clive Woodward can revive France
1 decade ago by The TelegraphI will admit it was a surprise to see Sir Clive Woodward’s name linked last week with the France coaching job that will become vacant after the Rugby World Cup. If it is indeed true, and I have no...
England squad greater than sum of its parts
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt would be very easy to dismiss England’s 50-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup as a declaration of uncertainty, of bets being hedged. Prop Joe Marler could make a World XV And you could...
Spiteful Tahs in bonus-point win
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Waratahs moved to the top of the Australian conference and second spot on the global standings, following their bonus-point (32-22) win over the Crusaders in Sydney on Saturday. While there is...
England face Kiwis after Aussie loss
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland will face New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Amsterdam after suffering a 24-7 defeat by Australia in their final pool match. Emily Scarratt's...
Bulls pay dear price in defeat
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Bulls suffered two potentially crippling blows in their demoralising 20-34 loss to the Chiefs in Rotorua on Friday. Following last week's 18-23 defeat to the Blues in their Australasian tour opener,...
What was wrong with James O’Connor last night?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAll James O’Connor had to do on his return to Australia was stand up, be counted, and pack his bags for the Rugby Championship, and the Rugby World Cup. Not any more. On Friday night he had a game...
Legend Thorn hopes to delay farewell
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBrad Thorn will not be attempting to disguise his emotions when he finally calls time on a glittering 22-year career. The 40-year-old Leicester Tigers lock is surviving game by game at the moment,...
Kirchner answers BaaBaas call
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Shane Jennings will make the final appearances of his professional career for the Barbarians against Ireland and England next week. The flank will be joined by Leinster two teammates, fullback Zane...
Wasps close in on Wallabies legend George Smith
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWasps close in on Wallabies legend George Smith
Sharks break tour drought
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Sharks ended a six-game losing streak when they edged the Reds 21-14 in their Super Rugby showdown in Brisbane on Friday. It brought a disappointing tour to a joyous end - after defeats to the...
