Rugby union roundup
1 decade ago by The GuardianJonathan Davies becomes major concern for Wales Jonathan Sexton kicks 16pts for Racing Métro Clermont Auvergne overpower Sale Ian Madigan kicks all Leinsters points in Castres winThe Wales centre Jonathan...
European Rugby Champions Cup talking points from the weekend action | Guardian sport
1 decade ago by The GuardianA new tournament, but some familiar powerhouses flexed their muscles on opening weekend of European rugbys new dawnJonathan Davies was nowhere to be seen, the Clermont centres on the Saturday being Aurélien...
Ospreys' Jones praises young stars
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys captain Alun Wyn Jones says his team's unbeaten start to the season is due to the form of the region's young players. Unbeaten Ospreys are top of the Pro12 table after four wins and travel...
VIDEO: Child in us all says Alun Wyn Jones
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys' British and Irish Lion Alun Wyn Jones reveals his lighter side as Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies challenges 'fierce' reputation.
Top 14 wrap: Grenoble see off Racing
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyGrenoble showed they will be genuine contenders for a spot in the top six as they downed Racing M�tro at the Stades des Alpes. Elsewhere Brive and Lyon picked up vital victories at home to Bordeaux-B�gles...
Experienced players return from injury
1 decade ago by Newport Gwent Dragons OfficialCentre Ashley Smith returns after suffering a toe injury last season against Zebre in March whilst Jason Tovey and Lee Byrne, who were both injured whilst playing against the Ospreys, have returned to...
Shanklin confident of player return
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWelsh internationals based in France and England will be tempted to return home by the lure of dual contracts, says Ex-Wales centre Tom Shanklin. Wales captain Sam Warburton is the first...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade agoWarburton’s restriction: Wales skipper Sam Warburton will be restricted to just 16 games per season with club side, the Cardiff Blues, under the terms of his new dual contract. The first of a whole host...
Fofana and Davies to return
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyClermont's international centres Wesley Fofana and Jonathan Davies are both expected to return for this weekend's Top 14 clash. Both players will be in contention for selection for the trip to Oyonnax...
Warburton first on dual contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton is the first Welsh player to be given a dual contract, Regional Rugby Wales (RRW) has confirmed. The Wales captain, 25, was the only player to take up a Welsh Rugby Union central...
