Archive for August, 2009
Nonu gives himself a kick
Ma’a Nonu has been given an international reprieve by injury, but now has a couple of weeks to work on his kicking for Wellington.
Jones unhappy with losing Sale
Sale boss Kingsley Jones has vented his fury after watching the Sharks fall to their fourth-straight pre-season defeat against Exeter.
Quins set to poach McGeechan
Former Wasps Director of Rugby Ian McGeechan has reportedly been offered a two-year contract to take over at Harlequins.
Juan Smith fit to face Wallabies
Springbok flank Juan Smith is expected to be fit to play against Australia in Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash in Perth it was confirmed on Monday.
Hinton blow hits Headingley
Leeds Carnegie have been struck by the news that full-back Leigh Hinton will be out of action for ten weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Halfpenny ready for Blues return
Leigh Halfpenny is set to be the first of Cardiff Blues’ 2009 Lions to return to action.
Physio Brennan quits England
Former Harlequins physio Steph Brennan resigns from his role with England over his involvement in the fake blood substitution of Tom Williams.
Brennan resigns from England role
Disgraced ‘bloodgate’ physio Steph Brennan has tendered his resignation from the RFU and England post.
Carter content but injuries hit ABs
Dan Carter laughed off his missed drop goal attempt after a last-gasp winning penalty against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
Henry: We’re on our way back
Graham Henry believes New Zealand can push on after their narrow victory over Australia and get over their recent form slump.
