Kai Horstmann has signed a new three-year contract at Worcester Warriors that will keep him at the club until 2012. The 27-year-old back row has amassed 96 appearances for the club and director of rugby Mike Ruddock is delighted he has agreed to extend his stay. “Kai is reaching the peak of his powers and [...]
Williams bags Welsh Sports Personality Award
Shane Williams has been named the Welsh Sports Personality of the Year for 2008, adding to his haul of awards which also includes the International Rugby Board’s world player of the year. The 31-year-old wing received the most votes from the Welsh public, ahead of the much fancied Olympic cycling gold medallist Nicole Cooke and [...]
Richards thrilled with Harlequins victory
Dean Richards was left beaming after watching his side triumph 10-15 against Stade Francais in the Heineken Cup. Tom Williams and Jordan Turner-Hall got the all important tries and Quins defended resolutely against immense pressure from the home side. After the match Richards, director of rugby at Harlequins, praised his side’s performance. “It is right [...]
Stcherbina recovering after neck operation
Newport Gwent Dragon’s Marc Stcherbina is recovering in hospital after what has been described as a ‘successful’ neck operation. The 32-year-old centre suffered a serious neck injury in the 27-7 defeat to Toulouse and there has been great concern over the extent of his injury. However Dragons chief executive Gethin Jenkins was happy to report [...]
Meehan unhappy despite Bath victory
Bath coach Steve Meehan was left disappointed despite his side’s 35-31 victory over a strong Glasgow Warriors team. Meehan believes his side should have done a much better job of closing the game out from a commanding position and that they must improve defensively if they’re to have a successful season. “At 35-19 ahead, we [...]
Wales can be as good as Tri-Nations – Williams
Shane Williams believes the Autumn tests have shown that Wales aren’t far behind the Tri-Nations and that they are more than capable of competing with all three sides. South Africa and New Zealand both beat Wales with the latter completing a comprehensive 29-9 victory. However, Williams believes the victory over Australia in the last Test [...]
Wilkinson confident of Six Nations comeback
Jonny Wilkinson believes he can be fit and ready in time for the Six Nations in February, as continues to recover from a dislocated knee. The Newcastle fly-half has been out since September and watched on as England suffered heavy defeats in the Autumn tests. However, despite the losses, Wilkinson believes Martin Johnson is still [...]
Lipman avoids further action
Bath’s Michael Lipman has avoided further disciplinary action for stamping in England’s defeat to New Zealand. The 28-year-old flanker has been found guilty of foul play but the IRB don’t believe his actions warrant a red card or a suspension. The decision allows Lipman to play in Bath’s Heineken Cup game against Glasgow on Sunday.
World Cup draw is kind to England
England have been given a massive boost by avoiding all of the Southern Hemisphere nations in the draw for the group stages of the 2011 World Cup. However, England will have to contend with Scotland and the number 4 ranked team in the world Argentina. Wales face the daunting prospect of playing reigning World Champions [...]
South Africa rugby shirts compromise on Springbok
After years of controversy and discussion, the South African Rugby Union has taken the decision to keep the Springbok logo on the national team’s shirt. However, the Springbok antelope will be moved to the right side of the shirt, with the King Protea emblem taking its place on the left. Many critics have called for [...]
Flood recognises England problems
Toby Flood says he knows exactly how much England must improve if they’re to compete in the Six Nations, let alone on the world stage. The Leicester Tigers fly-half saw England start brightly before fading away in the second half, allowing New Zealand to take full control and secure a convincing 6-32 victory. He commented, [...]
2011 World Cup draw takes place today
The home nations will be waiting anxiously today to find out who they are drawn against in the group stages of the 2011 World Cup. The draw takes place in London at 3pm with England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland all hoping to secure a favourable draw. New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina are the [...]
Edwards hails fine Wales victory
Shaun Edwards believes Wales now have nothing to fear after their famous 21-18 victory over Australia. Edwards, who is the team’s defence coach, says Wales were unlucky to go down to defeats against South Africa and New Zealand but finally got the rub of the green against Australia. “It really struck home to the boys [...]
