Scarlets prop John signs new deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsProp Phil John has signed a contract extension to remain with Scarlets for the 2015-16 season. The loose-head, 34, joined the Welsh region in 1999 and has gone on to make over 300 appearances. ...
Toulon and Clermont Auvergne old hands in European Champions Cup duel
1 decade ago by The GuardianBakkies Botha and Jamie Cudmore – second-row beasts who sometimes took the law into their own giant hands – face each other in Twickenham finalBakkies Botha and Jamie Cudmore are two of a dying breed,...
American giant arises
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The game of rugby is set for a significant boost on the American continents with confirmation that a new Six Nations tournament is on the cards. The possibility of this new tournament drew closer this...
North and South American rugby unions plan their own Six Nations
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Pan-American championship would be based on European model• United States, Canada, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Chile in talks• Javelet aims at Olympics as US Eagles women take on rugby worldSix...
Gallipoli war hero like no other Blair Swannell honoured by Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are charismatic rugby players, heroes of various hues, valiant, bold, passionate, fierce, larrikin-like, tough, multi-faceted, leaders of men – and then there is Blair Swannell. Think Martin...
The Wraparound from Rugby HQ - Week 11
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSean Maloney and the team down at Fox Sports have another cracking Wraparound for Week 11 of Super Rugby. Sit back and enjoy your regular dose of exciting, embarrassing and occasionally baffling events...
Stofberg: The prefect blindside flank
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Marthinus Theunis Steyn Stofberg, otherwise known as Theuns, is a Springbok legend. He played in 21 Tests between 1976 and 1984, he was a classic No. 7 (in SA terms he is a blindside flank). At...
Stofberg: The perfect blindside flank
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Marthinus Theunis Steyn Stofberg, otherwise known as Theuns, is a Springbok legend. He played in 21 Tests between 1976 and 1984, he was a classic No. 7 (in SA terms he is a blindside flank). At...
Midweek Madness - Marlie Packer takes Tyla Nathan-Wong for a ride
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpRemember George North's formidable show of strength and athleticism for the British & Irish Lions in 2013 when he picked up would be tackler, Israel Folau, and carried him over his shoulder for...
Fiji Women's 7s produce stunning team try against New Zealand
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFiji women's sevens team produced one of the best scores you will see this year, definitely in the shortened down version of the game anyway, at the Canada 7s this past weekend. Lavenia Tinai starts...
