Ireland continue to climb rankings
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland's victory over England in the Six Nations means they are once again the leading northern hemisphere nation in the latest World Rankings. Ireland reclaimed the mantle after a 19-9 victory, in...
NatWest Schools Cup 2014-15: Warwick the under-15 kings plot route to third successive championship
1 decade ago by The TelegraphUnder-15 NatWest Schools Cup kings Warwick are already through to the semi-finals – at Allianz Park on March 8 – for a third successive year, but must wait on the result between the delayed match...
Leicester and England lock Louis Deacon retires
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland second-row Louis Deacon has retired from professional rugby. Deacon, who won 29 caps for England, made 274 appearances for Leicester Tigers and won six Premiership titles and two Heineken...
Ditch the dead wood
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntThe Springbok Women’s Sevens team took 40 points from Russia on the weekend. It is time to put this horror show out to pasture says Tank Lanning in his first Sport24 column of the year. The Springbok...
European 7s draw announced
1 decade ago by Scrum Queens NewsRussia, champions in 2014 (Rugby Europe/Neil Kennedy) Thirty-six teams will take part in the women’s series, with the top 12 teams taking part in a two-tournament series. Russia are the reigning champions,...
Challenge Cup breaks new ground
1 decade ago by SA RugbyThe European Rugby Challenge Cup will now include clubs from Russia, Spain and Portugal alongside representatives from the Italian Eccellenza.
Euro Women set for battle of Waterloo
1 decade ago by IRBIn the historic location of Waterloo, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Russia will compete for the Women's European Trophy 2014
Ireland turn pro
1 decade ago by Scrum Queens NewsThe Irish Sports Council has provided a training award with the programme being administered by the IRFU. The 19 contracted players are based in Dubli as they prepare for the qualifying road to the...
Dubai draw made
1 decade ago by Scrum Queens NewsReigning champions New Zealand are back to defend their crown – they claimed the title for the past two seasons, but competition will be even tougher this year with a spot in Rio up for grabs. They have...
RWC-bound Uruguay move up the rankings
1 decade ago by IRBUruguay swap places with Russia and reclaim 19th spot in the IRB World Rankings
