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...
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...
One year to go: How do the Rugby World Cup contenders rank?
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWith exactly a year to go until the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, let’s take a look at how the likely main contenders (taken from top eight in current IRB rankings) might fare in a year’s...
Top 14 Wrap: Racing bounce back
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyRacing Metro scored two late tries to pick up a bonus point win at home to Lyon as they bounced back from last week's loss at Clermont. Elsewhere Oyonnax continued their fine home form with a comfortable...
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...
Our 2015 champions? Saracens, Toulon and All Blacks
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMick Cleary Quick-fire starters. Who will win the Aviva Premiership? Brian Moore Saracens. Sir Ian McGeechan Saracens. Damian Hopley Saracens. Will Greenwood Saracens. Mick Cleary Northampton. WG...
Davies: High tempo
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyIt’s been a good week in my beautiful new home in France and things are going well for the team in the Top 14. I’ve moved into a place here in Clermont, much to the relief of Damien Chouly who has...
Rhys Thomas to undergo heart operation
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEx-Wales international Rhys Thomas is to undergo heart surgery on Tuesday in preparation for a transplant. Thomas, 32, was capped seven times before being forced to retire after he suffered a heart...
The Top 10 Scrum Halves in World Rugby 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 scrum halves in rugby right now and rank them based on current form. 10. Mike Phillips Phillips may not quite be the players...
The summer's headline-stealing moves
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAs Welsh rugby gears up for a competitive season which starts on Friday, Scrum V recaps the big-name moves and who will feature for the four regions in 2014-15. Adam Jones became...
