News
- Horsman hit with charge October 6, 2008 1:26 pm
Worcester Warriors could lose prop Chris Horsman to suspension after he was charged with allegedly kicking against Harlequins.
- Hastings defends England’s clubs October 6, 2008 1:05 pm
Scott Hastings says English clubs were simply complying with rules in their dispute with the Scottish Rugby Union.
- Prop Horsman faces kicking charge October 6, 2008 12:18 pm
Worcester prop Chris Horsman is charged with kicking his opposite number Mike Ross during their defeat to Harlequins.
- Briefs 4-Columbia’s Rivas adds to Inter’s defensive injury woes October 6, 2008 11:18 am
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world.
- Rugby: Thorn leaping into the fray for Tasman October 6, 2008 11:00 am
Tasman’s chances of reaching the provincial rugby semifinals received a significant boost yesterday in the form of willing debutant Brad Thorn. The All Blacks lock will be included in the Tasman squad. […]
- Rugby: Braid’s signing to Australia’s benefit, says Wallabies flanker October 6, 2008 11:00 am
Wallabies openside flanker George Smith yesterday lauded Queensland’s historic signing of his All Blacks counterpart Daniel Braid, declaring it could only benefit Australian rugby. New Zealander Braid. […]
- Saints sign South Africans October 6, 2008 10:40 am
Northampton Saints have announced the signing of South Africans Juandre Kruger and Regardt Dreyer.
- Record Heineken Cup ticket sales October 6, 2008 10:27 am
The 2009 Heineken Cup final enjoys the fastest start to ticket sales in the tournament’s history.
- Cipriani puts club before country October 6, 2008 10:00 am
England fly-half Danny Cipriani tells BBC’s Inside Sport he will not think about an England return until he has games under his belt for Wasps.
- South African duo sign for Saints October 6, 2008 9:54 am
Northampton Saints sign South African forwards Juandre Kruger and Regardt Dreyer.
- Meyer eyes cup glory October 6, 2008 9:49 am
New Leicester Tigers coach Heyneke Meyer will be hoping that by capturing the Heineken Cup he can complete a unique double.
- Nallet - Pressure on Wasps October 6, 2008 7:10 am
Castres Olympique captain Lionel Nallet insists his side go into their clash with London Wasps without pressure.
- ‘Grant, Rose - not ready for Boks job’ October 6, 2008 7:07 am
The Currie Cup league match between Western Province and the Lions should have been confirmation to us that South Africa does need Butch James as flyhalf, writes Gavin Rich.
- Epic re-match as Lions meet Sharks October 6, 2008 7:04 am
There have been some great re-matches over the past year. And South Africa has one coming up this weekend…
- Expect a Province shake-up October 6, 2008 6:56 am
Western Province’s failure to make the Currie Cup semifinals is expected to become a rallying point ahead of the presidential election at the union.
- Injury blow for Cheetahs October 6, 2008 5:07 am
Preparations for the Absa Currie Cup semifinal against the Blue Bulls in Pretoria, did not start on a high note for the Cheetahs.
- Eloff’s plea to Boks coach October 6, 2008 3:41 am
Pick the players who have shown good Currie Cup form. That’s Eugene Eloff’s message to the national rugby selectors for the Boks year-end tour.
- Mitchell hard but fair October 6, 2008 3:40 am
JOHN Mitchell admits he may come across harsh at times but the Western Force coach dismisses speculation his hard-at-it style has created player unrest at the Super 14 franchise.
- Henson should stay at 12 - Davies October 6, 2008 2:01 am
Former captain Jonathan Davies says Wales should think again about plans to move Gavin Henson from inside centre to outside centre.
- Rugby: Crusaders confirm three new faces for title defence October 5, 2008 8:00 pm
The Canterbury Rugby Union have confirmed three new additions to the Crusaders squad tasked with defending the Super 14 title next season. Northland duo Jared Payne and Bronson Murray, and Wellington. […]
- Rugby: Mt Maunganui to host BOP quarterfinal October 5, 2008 6:40 pm
Bay of Plenty will host their Air NZ Cup rugby quarterfinal against Southland next Saturday at Mt Maunganui’s Baypark Stadium. Bay of Plenty Rugby Union (BOPRU) chief executive Jeremy Curragh said bot. […]
- Rugby: Thorn to make Tasman debut in quarterfinal October 5, 2008 6:35 pm
Tasman has been given a timely personnel boost ahead of Friday’s Air New Zealand Cup quarterfinal against Canterbury in Christchurch with the news All Black lock Brad Thorn will make his unexpected de. […]
- Shock loss for champions October 5, 2008 5:10 pm
Magners League champions Leinster suffered a shock one-point defeat against Connacht in Galway.
- Rugby: Farrell Jr joins dad in big time October 5, 2008 3:00 pm
LONDON - Saracens coach Eddie Jones believes Owen Farrell will not suffer by being compared to his father Andy Farrell, the former Great Britain rugby league skipper who also plays with the English Pr. […]
- Connacht 19-18 Leinster October 5, 2008 1:42 pm
Connacht claim a shock victory over defending champions Leinster 19-18 in Sunday’s Magners League clash.
- Holley: Too close for comfort October 5, 2008 1:40 pm
Sean Holley admitted he had “bruised egos” in his star-studded Ospreys side, who narrowly escaped defeat to a second-string Harlequins.
- Jones upbeat despite defeat October 5, 2008 1:35 pm
Eddie Jones was left with mixed feelings after watching his makeshift side run the Scarlets close in their opening EDF Cup match.
- Ruddock: Season starts here October 5, 2008 1:28 pm
Mike Ruddock hopes Worcester’s 22-5 win over London Irish will give his side some much-needed momentum for the rest of the season.
- Rugby: Five new caps for Black Ferns October 5, 2008 12:45 pm
Five new caps have been included in the New Zealand women’s rugby team for their two-test series against Australia in Canberra later this month. Olivia Coady, Halie Hurring and Stephanie Te Ohaere-Fox. […]
- Saracens crash to Scarlets October 5, 2008 12:15 pm
The Scarlets edged to a 26-17 victory over Saracens in their opening EDF Energy Cup Pool D fixture.