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Jonny Wilkinson: retirement made me feel like less of a man

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Jonny Wilkinson eats oranges with the same meticulous care that characterised his rugby career. Minutes after we sit down to discuss his life beyond the game, the former England and Toulon fly-half...

Tom Croft in World Cup fitness race

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Leicester and England flanker Tom Croft is facing a race against time to be in time for the World Cup. Croft, who was on the bench for England's first three matches in the Six Nations, dislocated...

my job in connacht Gavin Malouf Head Physiotherapist

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Hailing from Australia, Gavin played rugby to national U-21 level and was involved in club rugby up until his mid-30s. He was head physiotherapist for the Brumbies for eight years until 2004.

Is Waratahs flanker Michael Hooper's Wallabies career on the line?

1 decade ago by The Guardian

From supremo to stay-at-home - the increasing competition at flanker sees the current Wallabies skipper with a battle to make the World Cup Continue reading...

Super Rugby preview, team news, line-ups: Round 6

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Friday, March 20Highlanders v Hurricanes, Forsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinHead-to-head: Played 23, Won 11, Lost 12 In Dunedin: Played 12, Won 6, Lost 6 Last clash: Round 14, 2014 - Hurricanes 16-18 Highlanders,...

Preview: S15 Round Six, Part Two

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The stage is set for two days of high drama in the Super Rugby arena on Saturday and Sunday, with the presence or absence of several big-name players the main attraction. Star flank David Pocock will...

England v France: Abuse my refereeing but not my sexuality, says Nigel Owens, ahead of Six Nations decider

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

Nigel Owens says England supporters should feel free to shout abuse at him for his officiating tomorrow but not his sexuality when the Welsh referee takes charge of his first game at Twickenham since...

Walsh hangs up his whistle

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Steve Walsh, a rugby referee in the top category of rugby referees, is to end his career with immediate effect. The suddenness of the decision may lead to speculation of misbehaviour but it is in fact...

Sonny Bill fails to make the cut

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

All Black superstar Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the Chiefs' Round Six Super Rugby encounter with the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Chiefs coach Dave Rennie made four changes to the starting...

Does watching sport make us happy?

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Does watching sport make us happy? That seems an easy one: when our lot win it does, when they lose it doesn't. Except it's never that simple. Only one team in a division can win the title...