Lions tour of South Africa in doubt as talks held over new coronavirus variants
5 years ago by The GuardianNew Covid strains have emerged in England and South AfricaFebruary set as deadline by managing director Ben Calveley The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa has been placed in doubt after managing...
Joe Launchbury hopes physicality can power Wasps and bring Lions chance
5 years ago by The GuardianWasps’ head coach Lee Blackett said his captain is ‘in the form of his career’ and can catch Warren Gatland’s eye for a call-upIn a manner entirely in keeping with his character, Joe Launchbury...
Toby Flood leading Newcastle revival in Jonny Wilkinson mentoring role | Gerard Meagher
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s legendary No 10 mentored Flood in mid-2000s; now Flood is elder statesman at Premiership’s surprise packageAmid the cluster of young English fly‑halves coming to prominence this season,...
Saracens to play South Africans - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens are hoping to arrange fixtures against the Bulls, Stormers, Sharks and Lions before they join the PRO14 Rainbow Cup. According to The Rugby Paper, the games would ease England coach...
Harlequins' Covid crisis forces Premiership clash at Worcester off
5 years ago by The GuardianLondon club unable to field full front row following testsRules dictate Worcester will get four points and Quins twoHarlequins’ Premiership clash at Worcester, due to take place on Friday, has been cancelled...
Barbeary a doubt for start of Six Nations
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps hooker Alfie Barbeary faces at least six weeks on the sidelines due to an ankle injury and might need surgery, head coach Lee Blackett said, casting doubt on his availability for the start of England's...
Barbeary facing at least six weeks on the sidelines
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have suffered a setback after Alfie Barbeary is expected to be on the sidelines for at least six weeks due to an ankle injury and might need surgery, casting doubt on his availability for the...
Alfie Barbeary set to miss out on England Six Nations squad due to injury
5 years ago by The GuardianWasps back-row likely to be out for six to eight weeksNewcastle’s Dave Walder wants Premiership ring-fencedThe Wasps player Alfie Barbeary is set to miss out on a place in England’s Six Nations squad...
Alfie Barbeary: Wasps' England hopeful may need ankle surgery
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps back-rower Alfie Barbeary, tipped for a possible England call, may require surgery after suffering ankle damage.
21 for 2021: the unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months
5 years ago by The GuardianThe rearranged Tokyo Olympics and Euro 2020 feature in a crowded calendar capped off by the AshesGiven the 2020 Six Nations concluded on 31 October it is going to feel somewhat bewildering for players,...
