Afghan Rugby Team Captain in Heroic Rescue After Suicide Bomb
1 decade ago by In The LooseThe captain of the Afghan national rugby team became a suicide bomb victim’s personal Superman shortly after a Tuesday morning attack. “I rushed to help survivors,” Sayed Mustafa Sadat told Agence...
Saracens send out big warning
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe tough task facing Munster this season in Europe can be gauged by Clermont Auvergne climbing to the top in France and Saracens setting the pace in England.
Armitage set to capitalise on new rule
1 decade ago by The TimesSteffon Armitage has been told he must play for France in at least four Sevens World Series (SWS) tournaments this season to be eligible to represent Les Bleus at the 2015 World Cup after the IRB raised...
World rugby body changes rules to avoid shortcut changes in nationality
1 decade ago by The GuardianRegulation adjustment tightens up on international eligibility Move sabotages plans of Steffon Armitage to play for FranceThe International Rugby Board has made it harder for players to use the 2016 Olympic...
RWCL welcomes domestic schedule agreement
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015The Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) Board has provided approval to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for the commencement of the 2015/16 English domestic premiership from the quarter-final stages of Rugby...
RWC 2015 advises fans to buy official
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015Fake Jonny Wilkinson illustrates the dangers of buying tickets, hospitality, supporter tours and merchandise from unofficial sources.
RWCL welcomes domestic schedule agreement
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015The Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) Board has provided approval to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for the commencement of the 2015/16 English domestic premiership from the quarter-final stages of Rugby...
RWCL welcomes domestic schedule agreement
1 decade ago by IRBThe Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) Board has provided approval to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for the commencement of the 2015/16 English domestic premiership from the quarter-final stages of Rugby...
Manchester to take centre stage for a day
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015Manchester may well be renowned around the world as a bastion of English football, but on Saturday October 10, 2015, the city will welcome Rugby through its doors for Rugby World Cup 2015. Manchester...
IRB moves to clarify eligibility rules
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSteffon Armitage's hopes of playing for France at next year's World Cup appear remote after the International Rugby Board clarified its eligibility rules. The Toulon flanker, who has five England...
