SPORT | IN BRIEF September 6, 2011 Davies fearful of Steyn’s boot RUGBY UNION: Wales second-row Bradley Davies believes maintaining discipline will be the key to causing a World Cup shock against South Africa on Sunday. Warren Gatland’s side have let the world champions off the hook in their previous two encounters, conceding needless penalties. With Morne Steyn, one of the most reliable [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF September 6, 2011 Davies fearful of Steyn’s boot RUGBY UNION: Wales second-row Bradley Davies believes maintaining discipline will be the key to causing a World Cup shock against South Africa on Sunday. Warren Gatland’s side have let the world champions off the hook in their previous two encounters, conceding needless penalties. With Morne Steyn, one of the most reliable [...]
England relieved at length of Lawes ban September 13, 2011 HOOKER Steve Thompson admits the England squad are feeling a sense of relief after learning that Courtney Lawes will be back for the crunch World Cup Pool B game against Scotland in a fortnight’s time. Northampton lock Lawes will miss the upcoming matches against Romania and Georgia as a result of the ban he received [...]
Wales sweat over skipper Rees August 1, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Wales are hopeful their captain Matthew Rees will be fit to lead his country at next month’s World Cup despite being ruled out of Saturday’s game warm-up against England with a neck injury.
Ireland missing star O’Driscoll August 2, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll is unlikely to feature in the upcoming friendly internationals against Scotland and France in the run up to September’s World Cup. O’Driscoll is nursing a shoulder and neck injury, but Ireland manager Paul McNaughton insists he will be fit for the tournament.
Banahan: Fatherhood can wait till after World Cup August 3, 2011 ENGLAND’S Matt Banahan insists he is ready to sacrifice witnessing his new son’s first few weeks if it means achieving his World Cup dream. Bath star Banahan, who can play at centre but has been tipped to feature on the wing against Wales on Saturday, is less than three months into fatherhood. But the 24-year-old [...]
England must refocus after Care setback, warns Cohen August 17, 2011 WORLD CUP winner Ben Cohen has warned England they cannot afford to dwell on setbacks in the run up to next month’s tournament, after scrum-half Danny Care was ruled out with a toe injury. Care, who was tipped by some to be first-choice No9 in New Zealand, faces a six-week lay-off after surgery today on [...]
England must refocus after Care setback, warns Cohen August 17, 2011 WORLD CUP winner Ben Cohen has warned England they cannot afford to dwell on setbacks in the run up to next month’s tournament, after scrum-half Danny Care was ruled out with a toe injury. Care, who was tipped by some to be first-choice No9 in New Zealand, faces a six-week lay-off after surgery today on [...]
Woodward calls for calm at RFU July 12, 2011 FORMER England manager Sir Clive Woodward has urged the Rugby Football Union to put off-field problems behind them and allow all focus to fall on the team at the World Cup. It has emerged the RFU could lose another senior figure, with chief disciplinary officer Jeff Blackett considering his position with the national body. Former [...]
Scotland boost as Robinson signs until 2015 February 9, 2011 SCOTLAND head coach Andy Robinson has extended his contract until 2015, thus ending speculation which had linked him with a return to Premiership side Bath. Robinson, a former England manager, has steadily improved Scotland’s fortunes since taking the job two years ago, with last autumn’s victory against world champions South Africa the standout achievement. The [...]