Rugby Union: December 2009 Archives

Namibia forward Jacques Burger has signed for Premiership leaders Saracens from Super 14 champions the Bulls.

British and Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan is knighted for his services to rugby in the 2010 New Year Honours List.

Matthew Rees is recovering well from his groin injury and is now expected to be fit for Wales' Six Nations campaign.

Shaun Edwards has insisted fallen golden boy Danny Cipriani does still have a future at Wasps.

Josef Schmidt has described his appointment as Leinster's new coach from the 2010/11 season as "an enormous opportunity".

London Irish director of rugby Tony Booth has praised his side after they came from behind to defeat previously unbeaten Saracens.

Wasps boss Tony Hanks has said that Danny Cipriani will be handed a long-awaited return to action in Sunday's game against Harlequins.

Bath trio Matt Banahan, David Barnes and Pieter Dixon have all given the Premiership side a lift by signing new contracts.

Forward pair Gareth Williams and Deiniol Jones have both agreed new deals to stay with Cardiff Blues, the club have confirmed.

Munster captain Paul O'Connell praised his side's work ethic after their 37-14 Heineken Cup Pool One victory over Perpignan.

Former Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas has broken one of rugby union's major taboos by revealing that he is gay.

Conor O'Shea says taking the position of director of rugby at Harlequins 'was a challenge I had to take on'.

Worcester hooker Aleki Lutui has agreed a two year contract extension at Sixways and has the option of a third year.

Fly-half Toby Flood says Leicester's players need to look at themselves after the 40-30 Heineken Cup defeat to Clermont Auvergne.

Ospreys prop Duncan Jones is in a race to be fit for Wales' Six Nations campaign after suffering a broken bone in his foot.

Bath's England winger Matt Banahan has been banned for a fortnight for stamping after being sent off against Northampton on Saturday.

Coach Neil Back was disappointed that Leeds could not secure their first home win of the season with Friday's 30-27 loss to Harlequins.

Former Bath captain Alex Crockett is to join Bristol when his ban from rugby expires next March.

Wales and Ospreys winger Shane Williams has been ruled out for at least four weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Namibia forward Jacques Burger has signed for Premiership leaders Saracens from Super 14 champions the Bulls.

British and Irish Lions legend Ian McGeechan is knighted for his services to rugby in the 2010 New Year Honours List.

Matthew Rees is recovering well from his groin injury and is now expected to be fit for Wales' Six Nations campaign.

Shaun Edwards has insisted fallen golden boy Danny Cipriani does still have a future at Wasps.

Josef Schmidt has described his appointment as Leinster's new coach from the 2010/11 season as "an enormous opportunity".

London Irish director of rugby Tony Booth has praised his side after they came from behind to defeat previously unbeaten Saracens.

Wasps boss Tony Hanks has said that Danny Cipriani will be handed a long-awaited return to action in Sunday's game against Harlequins.

Bath trio Matt Banahan, David Barnes and Pieter Dixon have all given the Premiership side a lift by signing new contracts.

Forward pair Gareth Williams and Deiniol Jones have both agreed new deals to stay with Cardiff Blues, the club have confirmed.

Munster captain Paul O'Connell praised his side's work ethic after their 37-14 Heineken Cup Pool One victory over Perpignan.

Former Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas has broken one of rugby union's major taboos by revealing that he is gay.

Conor O'Shea says taking the position of director of rugby at Harlequins 'was a challenge I had to take on'.

Worcester hooker Aleki Lutui has agreed a two year contract extension at Sixways and has the option of a third year.

Fly-half Toby Flood says Leicester's players need to look at themselves after the 40-30 Heineken Cup defeat to Clermont Auvergne.

Ospreys prop Duncan Jones is in a race to be fit for Wales' Six Nations campaign after suffering a broken bone in his foot.

Bath's England winger Matt Banahan has been banned for a fortnight for stamping after being sent off against Northampton on Saturday.

Coach Neil Back was disappointed that Leeds could not secure their first home win of the season with Friday's 30-27 loss to Harlequins.

Former Bath captain Alex Crockett is to join Bristol when his ban from rugby expires next March.

Wales and Ospreys winger Shane Williams has been ruled out for at least four weeks due to a hamstring injury.