War of words with Joe Schmidt proves fatal for Matt O'Connor
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn the build-up to Leinster's Champions Cup clash against Harlequins last December, Matt O'Connor turned the tables on the media and asked: "Just a question for you blokes, how do you categorise form?...
Bemand named England women's coach
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScott Bemand has been appointed lead coach of the World Cup-winning England women's team with Matt Ferguson picked as his assistant. The pair will start their new roles on 28 May and report to...
George savours Aviva Community Player of the Season award
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyJamie George may have enjoyed a fantastic campaign but after being named Aviva Community Player of the Season, the Saracens hooker believes his main development has come away from the pitch.
Exciting times for Roberts
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyJamie Roberts is already eagerly looking forward to next season with club and country after his move to Harlequins was confirmed on Tuesday.
England announce 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukENGLAND today announced their extended training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Named as a 50-man group, the squad will meet up at Pennyhill Park on Monday, June 22 to begin preparing for the tournament...
Saracens and Crusaders to stage game at New Orleans Superdome in August
1 decade ago by The GuardianGame at home of NFL’s New Orleans Saints staged by company behind NRFLSaracens follow Leicester and Harlequins to US for preseason fixture Related: All Blacks lock Ali Williams to captain NRFL Rough...
England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Ashton will be handed a lifeline to resurrect his England career today when he will be named in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad along with five uncapped players, including his Saracens...
Roberts glad he can keep options open
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyNew Harlequins signing Jamie Roberts insists Wales remain a high priority when he returns to the British Isles next season.
Harlequins to milk Jones - O'Shea
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales prop Adam Jones could enjoy plenty of game time at Harlequins next season, says director of rugby Conor O'Shea. The three-time Grand Slam winner, 34, will leave Cardiff Blues in...
Tom Casson to join Yorkshire Carnegie
1 decade ago by HarlequinsHarlequins can confirm today (Tuesday 19th May) that centre Tom Casson will join Greene King IPA Championship side Yorkshire Carnegie from next season.
