Wood named Saints captain
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints have today confirmed Tom Wood as club captain for the 2016/17 season.
Rhys Patchell: Wales start against New Zealand caps whirlwind week
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales' Rhys Patchell says he has had a "whirlwind few days" after being picked to play the All Blacks having interrupted his holiday to join the squad.
Japan v Scotland: Damien Hoyland handed first start on the wing
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEdinburgh wing Damien Hoyland is handed his first Scotland start as Vern Cotter's men prepare to face Japan on Saturday.
Australia v England: Michael Cheika urges team to deal with 'niggle'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAustralia coach Michael Cheika says his team must cope better with England's off-the-ball tactics to level the Test series.
Northampton Saints: Tom Wood replaces Lee Dickson as captain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFlanker Tom Wood replaces fellow England international Lee Dickson as captain of Premiership side Northampton Saints.
New Zealand v Wales: Luke Charteris and Rhys Patchell start for Warren Gatland's side
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales make two changes to the side that lost the first Test against New Zealand for Saturday's game against the All Blacks in Wellington.
World Rugby U20 Championship 2016: England beat Australia to secure semi-final spot
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland and Ireland progress to the semi-finals of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship while Scotland win and Wales are narrowly beaten.
South Africa v Ireland: Jamie Heaslip expects Johannesburg 'cauldron'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland vice-captain Jamie Heaslip says his side face a "daunting task" to secure a series victory by beating South Africa on Saturday.
New Zealand v Wales: Whitelock and Dagg back for All Blacks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLock Sam Whitelock and full-back Israel Dagg return for New Zealand as they face Wales in Saturday's second Test in Wellington.
Australia v England: George Ford expects a 'physical' game in the second Test in Melbourne
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFly-half George Ford expects a tougher challenge in the second test against Australia, but says England will be well prepared for the game in Melbourne.
