Who looks the most likely to relinquish the southern hemisphere stranglehold on the World Cup?
1 decade ago by Rugby LadTwo rounds gone in the northern hemispheres premiere rugby competition and the question isn’t who out of the six teams could win the World Cup as much as who most certainly won’t. With a little over...
Further inquiries into Armitage case
1 decade ago by Rugby 365A court in southern France called for further inquiries to be held into allegations of assault against Toulon's former England flank Steffon Armitage. Armitage faces a five to six-month suspended prison...
Edwards: Choke tackle a blight on the game
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales defence coach Shaun Edwards says the in-vogue 'choke tackle' should be outlawed because it is a "blight on the game" and prevents entertaining rugby. The legal tackling technique has been favoured...
Ireland's veteran warrior Paul O'Connell stands firmly in the way of England and Six Nations glory in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphTo get past Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, England have first got to get past Paul O’Connell. Not so much for what he is as a player, albeit a damn fine second-row forward, but...
O'Brien to deliver against England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland flank Sean O'Brien has passed his first test. Now he wants to leave his mark on the Six nations championship. Relief was the biggest emotion for O'Brien, after he made his international comeback...
Ireland v England: Mike Brown setback gives Alex Goode a chance in Six Nations showdown in Dublin
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, has all but ruled Mike Brown out of consideration for the match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday after the Harlequins full-back had a reaction to his first...
Wales’ Shaun Edwards: choke tackle a blight on the game and should be banned
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Defence coach says it’s dangerous and adds nothing to game• Style of tackling is favoured by Ireland and England• Sam Warburton knows defeat in France is unthinkable Continue reading...
Lancaster's stern England warning
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England coach Stuart Lancaster warned his players to stay out of trouble, as Steffon Armitage prepares to discover the ruling over his alleged assault charge. The judgement of a Toulon court is due...
Brown a doubtful starter for England
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England fullback Mike Brown is unlikely to return to action in time for the crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. The 29-year-old suffered a setback in his recovery from concussion. He...
Jamie Roberts could be released early from his three-year contract with Racing Metro
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWarren Gatland, Wales and perhaps the struggling Cardiff Blues have been given reason for cheer with reports from France indicating that Jamie Roberts might be released early from his three-year contract...
