Rugby Union: April 2009 Archives

Gavin Henson should not travel with Wales for their summer tour to north America, Ospreys coach Sean Holley has advised.

A "very disappointed" Steve Borthwick says he had "no contact" with the British and Irish Lions about being put on the stand-by list.

Iain Balshaw has joined the exodus of English players moving to France and will leave Gloucester for Biarritz at the end of the season.

Coach Ian McGeechan has revealed that he will not rush into naming Tomas O'Leary's replacement for the British and Ireland Lions tour.

Tomas O'Leary suffered a broken ankle on Friday which has ruled him out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Peter de Villiers says he is "surprised" that the Lions ignored the England, Scotland and Wales captains for the tour of South Africa.

Paul O'Connell has demanded the Lions stand together as a unit when they face world champions South Africa this summer.

Warren Gatland has insisted Wales skipper Ryan Jones did not deserve a place in the 37-man Lions squad on current form.

England second row Simon Shaw is the surprise name in the British and Irish Lions squad, while Paul O'Connell will captain the side.

Gloucester coach Dean Ryan feels new signing Seru Rabeni will add strength to his squad as they look to improve next season.

Richard Cockerill has said he is relishing the challenge of taking on "one of the biggest jobs in rugby" at Leicester.

Newcastle head coach Steve Bates believes new signing James Hudson will be a quality addition to the Falcons squad.

Sean Lineen has pulled out of the Scotland running and put forward Andy Robinson for the head coach vacancy.

Saracens have announced the triple signing of Richard Skuse, Kevin Barrett and Michael Horak for next season.

Newcastle director of rugby Steve Bates believes it is unlikely Jonny Wilkinson will be selected for the Lions tour of South Africa.

Bristol coach Paul Hull feels his side can bounce straight back after relegation from the Guinness Premiership was sealed on Saturday.

Former England coach Andy Robinson is among the early contenders to replace Frank Hadden, who stepped down as Scotland's head coach.

Harlequins grabbed 10 tries as they thrashed Worcester 60-14 at the Stoop on Wednesday evening to go top of the Guiness Premiership.

Gavin Henson has been ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury and could miss the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Gavin Henson should not travel with Wales for their summer tour to north America, Ospreys coach Sean Holley has advised.

A "very disappointed" Steve Borthwick says he had "no contact" with the British and Irish Lions about being put on the stand-by list.

Iain Balshaw has joined the exodus of English players moving to France and will leave Gloucester for Biarritz at the end of the season.

Coach Ian McGeechan has revealed that he will not rush into naming Tomas O'Leary's replacement for the British and Ireland Lions tour.

Tomas O'Leary suffered a broken ankle on Friday which has ruled him out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Peter de Villiers says he is "surprised" that the Lions ignored the England, Scotland and Wales captains for the tour of South Africa.

Paul O'Connell has demanded the Lions stand together as a unit when they face world champions South Africa this summer.

Warren Gatland has insisted Wales skipper Ryan Jones did not deserve a place in the 37-man Lions squad on current form.

England second row Simon Shaw is the surprise name in the British and Irish Lions squad, while Paul O'Connell will captain the side.

Gloucester coach Dean Ryan feels new signing Seru Rabeni will add strength to his squad as they look to improve next season.

Richard Cockerill has said he is relishing the challenge of taking on "one of the biggest jobs in rugby" at Leicester.

Newcastle head coach Steve Bates believes new signing James Hudson will be a quality addition to the Falcons squad.

Sean Lineen has pulled out of the Scotland running and put forward Andy Robinson for the head coach vacancy.

Saracens have announced the triple signing of Richard Skuse, Kevin Barrett and Michael Horak for next season.

Newcastle director of rugby Steve Bates believes it is unlikely Jonny Wilkinson will be selected for the Lions tour of South Africa.

Bristol coach Paul Hull feels his side can bounce straight back after relegation from the Guinness Premiership was sealed on Saturday.

Former England coach Andy Robinson is among the early contenders to replace Frank Hadden, who stepped down as Scotland's head coach.

Harlequins grabbed 10 tries as they thrashed Worcester 60-14 at the Stoop on Wednesday evening to go top of the Guiness Premiership.

Gavin Henson has been ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury and could miss the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.