Final RWC 2015 place up for grabs
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015With 19 teams already confirmed, Russia and Uruguay could be just 160 minutes of Rugby away from securing the final place at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England. The first ‘half’ of what is expected...
New format for European play-offs
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe play-off system for next season's European Champion's Cup has been changed according to European Professional Club Rugby. With 19 clubs automatically qualifying for the competition, there is one...
Haskell targets Robshaw's shirt
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby24 September 2014An agreement has been reached with the Aviva Premiership clubs for Lancaster to delay naming his squad for the QBE Series against New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and...
Kiwi Tulou eyes French spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand forward Alex Tulou has extended his contract with Top 14 club Montpellier until 2017. The Samoan-born New Zealander, who can play at No. 8 or flank, joined Montpellier during the 2010-11...
Tulou signs new Montpellier deal
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyMontpellier number eight Alex Tulou has signed a new deal that will keep him with the club for two more years. The powerful back rower has established himself as one of the key members of the Montpellier...
French rugby: Fickou omission down to Noves meddling
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWhen Gael Fickou cut inside and broke England's resolve in the Six Nations, France lauded a new sporting hero, but just 10 months later he is discarded from the squad. So who's to blame? Guy...
Hartley on England: No more excuses. We must start winning big games.
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWhen the World Cup kicks off in a little under a year’s time, England will have played all but one of the other nine sides in the top ten of the current IRB World Rankings. Psychologically, it is a...
Oupa gets his Bok start
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Springbok starting line-up to face Australia shows three changes - with Teboho Mohoje and Francois Hougaard included for Saturday's fifth round Test in the Rugby Championship at Newlands in Cape Town. Francois...
Cotter: Long road ahead for Scotland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsHead coach Vern Cotter admits there are many hurdles for Scotland to overcome as he aims to stamp his mark on the nation before next year's World Cup.
Chabal questions Armitage switch
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionNational pride should have stopped former England flanker Steffon Armitage bidding to represent France at Rugby World Cup 2015, according to Sebastien Chabal.
