Buck: I knew French were on drugs
1 decade ago by Rugby 365An All Black legend whose scrotum was ripped open in an infamous 1986 Test match against France said he was not surprised at new allegations Les Bleus were on amphetamines at the time. Wayne Shelford,...
Laidlaw: I'm not the man for fly-half role
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland fly-half Finn Russell will learn his ban appeal fate on Wednesday, but skipper Greig Laidlaw insists he is not the man to fill in at number 10 if his colleague is ruled out of Saturday's Six...
Warren Gatland raises concerns over his Wales future after Roger Lewis exit
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Gatland says he is ‘probably’ affected by Lewis stepping down• Wales coach makes four changes for his side to face France• Robert Kitson: eligibility rules must tighten to check England and...
Murphy 'equipped' for England game
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland flanker Peter O'Mahony believes Jordi Murphy has the credentials to compete with England's back row in Sunday's Six Nations game in Dublin. Murphy, 23, is expected to start at number...
France 'loaded' with amphetamines in famous All Blacks win
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFrance's national rugby union team was a vast consumer of amphetamines in the 1980s including in a famous win over the All Blacks, according to a new book. "They each had their little pill in front...
Five key battles ahead of the France v Wales game.
1 decade agoRomain Taofifénua v Alun Wyn JonesWith Pape suspended for his knee into the back of Heaslip, Taofifénua will come into the France starting line-up. He was impressive in his substitute appearance...
Lewis departure could impact Gatland future
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales head coach Warren Gatland believes that Roger Lewis' departure as Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive later this year "probably does" have a bearing on his own long-term future. Gatland,...
Holland And Wilson Added To Ireland Squad
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland team manager Michael Kearney has said that number 8 Jamie Heaslip's return date from injury is still uncertain. Heaslip, an absentee for this Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England, broke three...
Ireland call up Wilson and Holland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsForwards Roger Wilson and Billy Holland have been added to the Ireland squad for Sunday's Six Nations match against England in Dublin. Ulster back row Wilson's only full cap was back in 2005...
Lewis exit 'probably' affects Gatland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales coach Warren Gatland says Roger Lewis's autumn departure as Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief "probably does have a bearing" on his own long-term future. Asked if could elaborate...
