Former France hooker Marc Dal Maso reveals he has Parkinson’s disease
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Dal Maso says problems started when he was playing• Dal Maso kept news from Eddie Jones when they coached JapanMarc Dal Maso, who was in charge of Japan’s scrum during Eddie Jones’s time there,...
Pienaar: Plenty of hard work left for Ulster
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsUlster might have enjoyed a memorable victory over Toulouse last week but Ruan Pienaar says the hard work starts over again as they look for a repeat performance in France next weekend.
Coach's quotes can be of little comfort to Madigan
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIan Madigan must have been the warmest man in France by the time he left Stade Felix Mayol last night.
Furious Jim Mallinder tells French to fix faulty technology
1 decade ago by The TimesEuropean rugby officials are under pressure to resolve technical issues in France that leave the referee cut off from the...
Eddie Jones sees Exeter and Thomas Waldrom blow away Clermont Auvergne
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Exeter Chiefs 31-14 Clermont Auvergne• Thomas Waldrom’s two tries destroy last season’s runners-upThe leaders of France’s Top 14 arrived in subdued mood. When they play at home at the Stade...
Saracens crush Oyonnax thanks to Alex Goode and Owen Farrell
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saracens win 45-10 in France• Mark McCall’s side take control of Champions Cup groupNo wonder Eddie Jones is showing such interest in Saracens’ coaching staff. This was the ninth win in a row...
Relentless Saracens enjoy their trip to France
1 decade ago by The TimesEuropean Cup matches in France are not supposed to be as straightforward and stress-free as this, but such is the...
Blitzboks power into Cape Town final
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Blitzboks continued to make hay while the sun shines by powering past France with a 21-12 semifinal win over France that puts them on course for a showdown in the final with Argentina
O'Connell and Ireland nominated for awards
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland lock Paul O'Connell has been nominated for the RTE Sport Sports Person of the Year Award after leading Ireland to back-to-back RBS 6 Nations titles.
Joseph reveals severity of World Cup injury
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJonathan Joseph has revealed the extent to which he played through the pain barrier for England during the World Cup.
