Wales hooker Bennett out of Ireland match

March 8, 2008

Ragby Championship leaders Wales were forced into a late change for their Six Nations rugby union international against Ireland here on Saturday when hooker Huw Bennett pulled out just hours before kick-off with 'flu. Bennett was replaced by Matthew Rees... Read more »

Nightclub visit costs Cipriani England rugby start

March 6, 2008

Danny Cipriani has been axed from the England line-up that will face Scotland in the Six Nations this weekend after being photographed coming out of a nightclub on the early Thursday morning. [/inline] [/inline]  Read More →

Hong Kong pushes to host global rugby championships

February 27, 2008

Hong Kong's rugby union said Wednesday it would lobby to host the first ever play-off between the winners of the Six Nations and Tri-Nations championships. World rugby chiefs will discuss launching a "best against the best" clash between the top international... Read more »

France rugby national team coach names squad to play against Italy

February 27, 2008

France rugby team coach Marc Lievremont on Wednesday produced more selection surprises when he named his 22-man team for the Six Nations game against Italy at the Stade de France on March 9. [inline] [/inline] LINK... Read more »

Heart problem ends Ireland ragby player Simon Best’s career

February 25, 2008

Ulster and Ireland prop Simon Best announced Monday his retirement from professional rugby union as a result of the heart problem that cut short his participation at last year's Rugby World Cup. He was taken ill after making three appearances during... Read more »