Rugby Union: December 2008 Archives

England star Phil Vickery has revealed that he is poised to extend his contract with London Wasps until 2011.

Bristol head coach Richard Hill remains optimistic about his side's chances of avoiding relegation from the Guinness Premiership.

Wasps director of rugby Ian McGeechan says that club are still capable of defending their Premiership crown despite the slow start.

Perpignan could face action from the International Rugby Board after they played banned hooker Marius Tincu in a league game.

Newcastle say Jonny Wilkinson is recovering well after a second operation but he is unlikely to play again until next spring.

Prop Greg Somerville is set to be missing for at least two months after the Gloucester ace was forced to undergo eye surgery.

Ian McGeechan has dropped a huge hint that Phil Vickery will be named Lions captain for the 2009 tour to South Africa.

All Black star Dan Carter was relieved to get his first game for Perpignan under his belt as the French side beat Leicester 26-20.

Head coach Ian McGeechan has insisted he will only consider "match-hardened" Lions players for the 2009 tour of South Africa.

Scotland back Rory Lamont looks set to be ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after undergoing an ankle operation.

England coach Graham Rowntree has been appointed as the British and Irish Lions scrum coach for next year's tour of South Africa.

A "disappointed" Martin Johnson has accepted a decision by World Cup winner Josh Lewsey to retire from international rugby.

Perpignan have indicated that Dan Carter will make his debut for the French club, when they face Leicester Tigers on Sunday.

Gavin Henson's injury nightmare could be near to an end as he is in contention to feature for the Ospreys against Treviso next weekend.

Bath withstood a spirited Glasgow fightback to record a 35-31 bonus-point Heineken Cup win, which kept their quarter-final hopes alive.

Sale Sharks have announced that director of rugby Philippe Saint Andre will leave the club at the end of the season.

Danny Cipriani insists he wants to stay with Wasps but says he needs some assurances after the club was taken over by a new owner.

Rob Andrew has insisted under-fire head coach Martin Johnson will be given time to put England back on top of world rugby.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry believes Wales will pose a threat to the southern hemisphere teams at the 2011 World Cup.

England have been drawn with Scotland and Argentina in Pool B for the 2011 World Cup, which will take place in New Zealand.

Perpignan say Dan Carter will not make his debut on Saturday against Leicester, but the All Blacks ace could face the Tigers next week.

England star Phil Vickery has revealed that he is poised to extend his contract with London Wasps until 2011.

Bristol head coach Richard Hill remains optimistic about his side's chances of avoiding relegation from the Guinness Premiership.

Wasps director of rugby Ian McGeechan says that club are still capable of defending their Premiership crown despite the slow start.

Perpignan could face action from the International Rugby Board after they played banned hooker Marius Tincu in a league game.

Newcastle say Jonny Wilkinson is recovering well after a second operation but he is unlikely to play again until next spring.

Prop Greg Somerville is set to be missing for at least two months after the Gloucester ace was forced to undergo eye surgery.

Ian McGeechan has dropped a huge hint that Phil Vickery will be named Lions captain for the 2009 tour to South Africa.

All Black star Dan Carter was relieved to get his first game for Perpignan under his belt as the French side beat Leicester 26-20.

Head coach Ian McGeechan has insisted he will only consider "match-hardened" Lions players for the 2009 tour of South Africa.

Scotland back Rory Lamont looks set to be ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after undergoing an ankle operation.

England coach Graham Rowntree has been appointed as the British and Irish Lions scrum coach for next year's tour of South Africa.

A "disappointed" Martin Johnson has accepted a decision by World Cup winner Josh Lewsey to retire from international rugby.

Perpignan have indicated that Dan Carter will make his debut for the French club, when they face Leicester Tigers on Sunday.

Gavin Henson's injury nightmare could be near to an end as he is in contention to feature for the Ospreys against Treviso next weekend.

Bath withstood a spirited Glasgow fightback to record a 35-31 bonus-point Heineken Cup win, which kept their quarter-final hopes alive.

Sale Sharks have announced that director of rugby Philippe Saint Andre will leave the club at the end of the season.

Danny Cipriani insists he wants to stay with Wasps but says he needs some assurances after the club was taken over by a new owner.

Rob Andrew has insisted under-fire head coach Martin Johnson will be given time to put England back on top of world rugby.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry believes Wales will pose a threat to the southern hemisphere teams at the 2011 World Cup.

England have been drawn with Scotland and Argentina in Pool B for the 2011 World Cup, which will take place in New Zealand.

Perpignan say Dan Carter will not make his debut on Saturday against Leicester, but the All Blacks ace could face the Tigers next week.