These are your rugby headlines on Thursday, July 11.
Rhys Webb statement issued
Wales international Rhys Webb has issued a statement on behalf of his lawyer after he was banned from rugby for four years for testing positive for a growth hormone.
The 35-year-old, who...
He noted his team’s short preparation time ahead of the Scotland game.
“We had about four hours and 10 minutes together on the training field. And to improve and change habits in defence in that period of time — the defence coaches probably had about 80 minutes with the...
France will continue their tour of South America with a match against Uruguay today. After dismantling Argentina last week, 28-13, Les Bleus will take the young lineup to Montevideo to take on Los Teros, before swinging back to Buenos Aires for another game against Argentina. The second match against...
Tuesday at the World Rugby U20 Championship is officially listed as the final round of the pool stage, but in a couple of instances the fixtures are essentially quarter-final games where it is winner-takes-all.Wales versus defending champions France in Pool A is essentially a play-off to decide...
Ireland were pipped to the Six Nations title by England, with this weekend's rematch at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town (3.30 Irish time) set to be another tight affair following the 32-32 draw between the two sides earlier this year.The cancellation of the clash with the Junior...
Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union chief executive Jay Campbell: “In our opinion McLean Park is a community facility, and it should be used for community events. We’re extremely disappointed. The council has been well aware of this long-standing agreement.”Once the home of three rugby clubs with club rugby on...
Wales Under-20s' clash with France U-20s is to go ahead as planned at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town despite terrible weather conditions.
Heavy rain in Cape Town saw the pitch virtually waterlogged but Wales' clash with defending World U-20 Championship winners France will go ahead despite initial fears....
It’s official! The NRL have announced the four teams that will travel to Las Vegas next year to open up the 2025 season on Sunday March 2 (AEST).The historic double-header will see the Canberra Raiders take on the New Zealand Warriors and the Penrith Panthers to do battle...
Upon being arrested, Tuitama told police: “I know I shouldn’t have driven; I’ve drunk too much” and asked: “Did I kill someone?”The Wellington District Licensing Committee yesterday heard an application by Johnsonville Rugby Football Club to renew the liquor licence for its clubrooms.The club’s lawyer Edward Cox acknowledged...
These are your evening rugby headlines on Monday, July 8.
Gatland announcement delayed
Wales have pushed back their team announcement this week as they wait on injury updates to a number of key players.
Warren Gatland was due to reveal his side on Tuesday in Melbourne,...
