Rugby Union: July 2009 Archives

A hearing over allegations of drugs use by former Bath stars Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins will begin on Wednesday.

The International Rugby Board have announced that England will host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter was delighted to announce the capture of fly-half Derrick Hougaard from Leicester.

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has returned to the game after six months out through injury, playing club rugby in Christchurch.

Munster's Ireland international hooker Frank Sheahan has announced his retirement from rugby due to a pectoral muscle injury.

South Africa have made six changes to the side that lost to the Lions for their opening Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand on Saturday.

New Zealand have opened the defence of their Tri-Nations crown with a 22-16 victory over Australia in Auckland.

England team manager Martin Johnson has assured Danny Cipriani has international career is far from over.

Gavin Henson has admitted to considering his rugby union future but in the short term has "absolutely no intention" of quitting.

Graham Henry will stay on as New Zealand head coach after being handed a new deal to see him through until after the 2011 World Cup.

Toulon say Jonny Wilkinson can link up with England for their pre-season training camp, despite it being days before the French season.

Shane Williams was the star as his two tries inspired the British and Irish Lions to a superb 28-9 final Test win over South Africa.

Warren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions must win the third Test against South Africa to finish the series 'on a real high'.

Schalk Burger has insisted he abides by "the traditions of the wonderful game of rugby" and is not a "rugby thug".

Professional pride will inspire a shadow British and Irish Lions team to victory against South Africa, says head coach Ian McGeechan.

The British and Irish Lions have made a total of eight changes for the third and final Test against South Africa on Saturday.

South Africa have made 10 changes to their side for Saturday's third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Australia have made the shock decision to terminate the contract of Lote Tuqiri, who was one of their highest paid players.

Brian O'Driscoll says South Africa coach Peter de Villiers' initial stance over Schalk Burger's gouging offence was a 'disgrace'.

A hearing over allegations of drugs use by former Bath stars Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins will begin on Wednesday.

The International Rugby Board have announced that England will host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter was delighted to announce the capture of fly-half Derrick Hougaard from Leicester.

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has returned to the game after six months out through injury, playing club rugby in Christchurch.

Munster's Ireland international hooker Frank Sheahan has announced his retirement from rugby due to a pectoral muscle injury.

South Africa have made six changes to the side that lost to the Lions for their opening Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand on Saturday.

New Zealand have opened the defence of their Tri-Nations crown with a 22-16 victory over Australia in Auckland.

England team manager Martin Johnson has assured Danny Cipriani has international career is far from over.

Gavin Henson has admitted to considering his rugby union future but in the short term has "absolutely no intention" of quitting.

Graham Henry will stay on as New Zealand head coach after being handed a new deal to see him through until after the 2011 World Cup.

Toulon say Jonny Wilkinson can link up with England for their pre-season training camp, despite it being days before the French season.

Shane Williams was the star as his two tries inspired the British and Irish Lions to a superb 28-9 final Test win over South Africa.

Warren Gatland says the British and Irish Lions must win the third Test against South Africa to finish the series 'on a real high'.

Schalk Burger has insisted he abides by "the traditions of the wonderful game of rugby" and is not a "rugby thug".

Professional pride will inspire a shadow British and Irish Lions team to victory against South Africa, says head coach Ian McGeechan.

The British and Irish Lions have made a total of eight changes for the third and final Test against South Africa on Saturday.

South Africa have made 10 changes to their side for Saturday's third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Australia have made the shock decision to terminate the contract of Lote Tuqiri, who was one of their highest paid players.

Brian O'Driscoll says South Africa coach Peter de Villiers' initial stance over Schalk Burger's gouging offence was a 'disgrace'.