Ruddock calls for added Leinster edge for Castres test
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe competition may have a new name and a revised format but winning in France remains its acid test and Leinster know all about it as they prepare to travel to Castres once again.
Scotland lose rugby sevens host status to France
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanFRANCE is to take Scotland’s place as a host nation for the prestigious rugby union international tournament, the Sevens World Series.
RWC 2015: Pool A profile
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015With the line-up for Rugby World Cup 2015 now complete, we begin our series of pool-by-pool guides with a statistical look at Pool A
JACKSON COLUMN: Glasgow Warriors arrive as Euro contenders
1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors newsAfter dispatching England's fourth-ranked team, the Warriors take off towards the Mediterranean for their attempt to do the same to the fourth-placed team in France, writes Peter Jackson.
Captain Williams thanks travelling support
1 decade ago by Scarlets RugbyScarlets' opening round of the European Champions Cup against reigning champions Toulon saw hundreds of the region's supporters head to the South of France for a sunny October weekend.
Gatland: No doors closed after autumn Tests
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales coach Warren Gatland insists his World Cup plans have not been set in stone after omitting veteran prop Adam Jones from his squad for the autumn internationals.
Warburton: Some Welsh players would love to return from France
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSam Warburton believes some players will return to playing in Wales from France because the treatment is "second to none"
Sam Warburton expects some Wales team-mates in France to return home
1 decade ago by The GuardianWarburton cites medical treatment and fixture list as key Roberts and Lydiate linked with a surprise return to Wales Roberts: the press seem to know more about me than I doThe Wales captain, Sam Warburton,...
USA to have top players for All Blacks Test
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe United States has reached an agreement which will allow it to include leading players based in Britain, France and Japan in its team to play the All Blacks in Chicago in a fortnight
Saracens keen on Ma'a Nonu
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSaracens are reportedly keen on signing All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu though his likely destination will be Japan, according to reports from France
