England coach Stuart Lancaster needs 'Gatland's Law' to fix Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon selection dilema
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a Welshman and indeed a fan of the British and Irish Lions who has raised a glass in Warren Gatland’s name enough times to risk RSI, my admiration for the Kiwi coach knows few bounds. But even...
Dump the NRC and build player base to fix Australian rugby
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAlmost twenty years ago, rugby turned professional. We’ve seen some highs in that time, as well as some lows. As ARU CEO Bill Pulver has asked for supporter feedback on structure and spending, I...
Sam Warburton trusts home base yields benefits at World Cup and beyond
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Wales captain believes decision to stay with Cardiff Blues will prolong his career but he worries about long-term cost of playing in a ‘hostile position’When Wales beat Ireland during this year’s...
Baby Blacks bank on experience
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand Under-20 coach Scott Robertson named eight players with previous experience for the Junior World Championship in Italy next month. The team was finalised after the Baby Blacks won all their...
Burgess 'can offer more' at flanker
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCross-coder Sam Burgess says he "can offer more" at flanker for Bath, but is unsure how the change of position will impact on his England prospects. The 26-year-old, in his first season...
George Smith Added To Barbarians Line-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAustralia's George Smith returns for the Barbarians for this month's matches against Ireland and England. The Lyon flanker is one of five players from five different countries named as the famous invitational...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWilliams to retire: Quins winger Tom Williams is set to retire at the end of the season after 13 years at the club. Williams has made over 200 appearances for Quins and is set to stay with the club in...
Wallabies to play USA Eagles in Chicago
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies’ final preparations before England will include a two week tour of the USA and a historic match against the USA Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday 5 September. The match will...
Sam Burgess tells Stuart Lancaster he is ready for the World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath flanker believes he can make England’s extended squad• Mike Ford backing call-up to hand Lancaster more options• Sam Burgess should be playing for England, says Russell CroweSam Burgess...
Aus warm up for WC against Eagles
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Wallabies’ final preparations before the World Cup will include a two week tour of the USA and a historic match against the Eagles.
