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Bath to throw Sam Burgess back into fray

1 decade ago by The Times

Sam Burgess will be thrust straight into the Bath squad for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership game against London Irish as the...

Impossible to predict battle for Olympic qualification - Day

1 decade ago by IRB

Commentator Sue Day ponders what it will take for a side to end New Zealand's unbeaten run and the battle for Olympic qualification ahead of the Canada Sevens.

Sam Burgess leaves Bath to put rugby union future in jeopardy

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England centre has been linked with a return to rugby league after coming under criticism for his role in failed World Cup campaign

Every game is a final for New Zealand - McAlister

1 decade ago by IRB

New Zealand sevens star Kayla McAlister believes the simple mentality of treating ever match as a Cup final is at the heart of their success.

NFL’s Twickenham deal may enable England to gain northern exposure

1 decade ago by The Times

The Rugby Football Union’s three-year deal to host American football matches at Twickenham could pave the way for England to...

Jonny Gray commits future to Glasgow Warriors

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jonny Gray believes Glasgow Warriors is the right place to continue his fine form for both club and country after the Scotland lock signed a new contract until 2018.

Dragons ready to breathe fire in 2015

1 decade ago by IRB

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones looks back at an unforgettable tournament in 2011, and explains why last month’s defeat to England won’t have any impact on their Pool A clash later this year.

Sam Burgess is shirking his biggest challenge

1 decade ago by The Times

Now that it is done, one of the enduring images is of Sonny Bill Williams. The All Black is one...

Danny Care still coming to terms with England snub

1 decade ago by The Times

Danny Care’s tattoo reads: “Everything happens for a reason.” Unfortunately for the Harlequins captain, the advice inked onto the inside...

Hiring Stuart Lancaster cost England any chance, says Eddie Jones

1 decade ago by The Times

England paid the price at the World Cup for appointing a “rookie” as a coach, according to Eddie Jones, who...