Castres away can earn home comforts for Leinster
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThis is the third time in four seasons that the schedule has brought Leinster to Castres, and the Irish province have always found life difficult in this particular corner of France.
Leinster must get job done tonight without any traces of complacency
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe manner of the victory over Montpellier last weekend was like an antidote to all of the tough past trips to the south of France that eventually led to success in Europe.
France, Italy and Scotland announce 6N squads
9 years ago by Scrum Queens NewsEngland Already announced France The first squad selected by the new French coaching team actually has a pretty familiar look. A raft of injuries from earlier in the season now seem to have resolved themselves,...
Six Nations: Eddie Jones in no rush to cap Jason Woodward
9 years ago by The Guardian• Jones to stick with Mike Brown at full-back for opener against France• Several young Bath players have caught England coach’s eyeEddie Jones will resist any temptation to fast-track the Bristol...
Hotshot: Scarlets fly-half Billy McBryde
9 years ago by Rugby WorldDate of birth 24 October 1996. Country WalesThumbs up: Billy McBryde was Man of the Match in Wales U20s' win v France U20 in 2016. (Photo: Inpho)When did you start playing rugby? I went to my local club,...
Warburton and Dusautoir show the feisty flanker’s art will never go out of style | The Breakdown
9 years ago by The GuardianAs the game becomes faster and more attacking, some feel old-school flankers are becoming obsolete. But the masters of the turnover will always have their placeThere is a view that as the game becomes...
Son of former Ireland international Trevor Brennan named in French U-20s Six Nations squad
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFRANCE have named the son of former Ireland international Trevor Brennan in their U20 squad for the Six Nations.
Maxime Mermoz: Leicester Tigers keen to sign France centre
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers are keen on signing France international centre Maxime Mermoz on a deal until the end of the season.
Champions Cup Round 6
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we enter Round 6 of the Champions Cup this weekend, we take a look at what each team needs from the final round of tournament to progress to the quarter-finals. With four teams already securing their...
RFU may impose five-year residency rule for England representation
9 years ago by The Guardian• World Rugby to vote in May on raising limit from three years to five• Some countries with smaller player bases set to oppose planThe Rugby Football Union will consider imposing its own five-year...
