No punishment in Fritz concussion case
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyToulouse will not be punished for their failure to adhere to concussion protocols in a high-profile incident last season. France centre Florian Fritz was allowed to play on despite suffering a serious...
England Women celebrate World Cup win at Downing Street
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe England Women’s rugby team rounded off an excellent summer with a visit to Downing Street to show off the glittering Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy they won last month in France. The squad and...
IRB to close Steffon Armitage loophole for nationality switch
1 decade ago by The TimesSteffon Armitage’s bid to play international rugby for France will be blocked if the International Rugby Board (IRB) cannot be convinced that he is exploring a nationality switch for “bona fide...
IRB look to close Sevens loophole
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe IRB are looking to close the loophole which could see players switch nationalities according to chief executive Brett Gosper. With rugby becoming an Olympic sport in 2016, a loophole was opened...
IRB moves to close Sevens registration loophole
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe IRB are working to close a loophole which would have allowed players that had already represented a nation to play for a different country at the Rugby World Cup next year. The loophole was opened...
IRB ready to act on Games loophole
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 September 2014Changes to eligibility rules ahead of sevens' Olympics debut means a player can represent a country provided they have the correct passport and have not been capped by...
Rugby World Cup Stock Check: 374 days to go
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe first of a weekly feature this season, have a look at who we think enhanced their chances of playing at the Rugby World Cup in a little over a year’s time, and who took a step back this weekend. GOING...
Beale, Cooper rumours dismissed
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Two top playmakers might be on the verge of leaving Australia, but Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie has brushed aside concerns over their possible departure. Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale do not yet have...
Rugby’s Top 10 Hookers in the World Right Now
1 decade ago by In The LooseContinuing on in our top 10 series, this time we take a look at the 10 best hookers in rugby right now and rank them based on current form. 10. Sebastien Bruno The former France hooker may no longer be...
Cusiter up for the challenge
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter accepts he has big shoes to fill at Sale this season with club legend Dwayne Peel now plying his trade in the Championship with Bristol.
