Former All Black Rene Ranger to return to the Blues
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFormer All Black Rene Ranger is headed back to the Blues after two seasons in France. The 28-year-old's return is a huge boost for John Kirwan's embattled side, with the Blues winless after three rounds...
Warburton set to face Ireland
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wales captain Sam Warburton is on course to return to fitness for the crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland later this month. Warburton sustained a knee injury in a 20-13 victory against France...
Billy Vunipola and James Haskell upbeat about Six Nations chances despite 19-9 defeat to Ireland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland gather again at their Pennyhill Park training base on Tuesday lunchtime determined to exorcise the demons of Dublin by adopting the positive attitude shown by Wales in believing that a Six Nations...
Six Nations 2015: Mike Brown return gives Stuart Lancaster England selection dilemma
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMike Brown, the Harlequins full-back who missed England’s defeat by Ireland because of concussion symptoms, looks set to be available for selection for the RBS Six Nations match against Scotland at...
England weaknesses could make them easy prey for World Cup big guns
1 decade ago by The GuardianLack of composure by Stuart Lancaster’s players under pressure against Ireland in Six Nations sure to attract attention of southern hemisphere’s top Test sides• Mutiny in France after battering by...
England miss key pre-World Cup goal as ranking slips after Ireland loss
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland appear almost certain to fail to achieve one of the key targets set by the Rugby Football Union of securing a place in the top two of the rankings ahead of hosting the World Cup in September. ...
Paul James could miss Bath Rugby's Champions Cup quarter final...
1 decade ago by Bath ChroniclePaul James suffered a fractured thumb playing for Wales against France in the Six Nations on Saturday. The Bath loosehead has been ruled out of action for four to six weeks and has been released by his...
6 Reasons France Are Currently Everything Wrong With International Rugby
1 decade ago by In The LooseWe think France currently represent everything that is wrong with international rugby, here are six reasons why… 1.Foreign Imports Whilst there’s no doubting the commitment of players like...
Should England expect to win Slams?
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIs it over-ambitious or arrogant for England supporters to dream of Grand Slams? For dreaming is all they can do for another long year after Ireland's comprehensive 19-9 win in Dublin,...
Wales given Sam Warburton fitness boost
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales captain Sam Warburton is expected to be fit for the vital Six Nations clash with Ireland on March 14. Warburton suffered a knee injury in the 20-13 victory over France in Paris on Saturday night...
