England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Ashton will be handed a lifeline to resurrect his England career today when he will be named in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad along with five uncapped players, including his Saracens...
Reggie Goodes suspended as clean out badly injures Michael Allardice knee
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpHurricanes prop Reggie Goodes has been suspended for a week for a charge into a ruck that put an end to Chiefs lock Michael Allardice's season. Goodes pleaded guilty to the offence that left Allardice...
New deals for seven at Wasps
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyThree England World Cup hopefuls are among the latest group of players to sign contract extensions with Aviva Premiership club Wasps.
Sharks snap up Stringer
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySale Sharks have signed former Ireland international scrum-half Peter Stringer from Aviva Premiership rivals Bath on a one-year deal.
Peter Stringer signs for the Sale Sharks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Munster and Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer has joined Aviva Premierships side Sale Sharks on a one-year deal.
Sam Burgess can fill the void left by Manu Tuilagi in England's World Cup squad, claims Bath coach
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMike Ford, the Bath head coach, believes Sam Burgess and Jonathan Joseph are more than capable of filling the gap left in the England ranks by the enforced absence of Manu Tuilagi. Ford insists Burgess’s...
Harlequins give Jamie Roberts perfect balance
1 decade ago by The TimesJamie Roberts, the Wales centre, will combine a day job of making incisions in Aviva Premiership defences next season with a Masters degree in surgery at Cambridge University. Harlequins confirmed yesterday...
The Aviva Premiership Highlights Wrap - Round 22
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIn the concluding weekend of Aviva Premiership rugby action there was much to play for as teams vyed for those final European qualification places, and others hoped to secure themselves playoff semi-finals. ...
Ford: Burgess is ready now
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyBath coach Mike Ford believes Sam Burgess is ready for Test match rugby as a flanker despite just four Aviva Premiership appearances in the back row.
'No issues' on Roberts' Wales release
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHarlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea says Jamie Roberts will be available for Wales "whenever he needs to be" after the centre's move from French side Racing Metro was confirmed. The...
