Rugby Union: July 2010 Archives

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has praised his side after they destroyed Australia 49-28 to keep their Tri Nations dreams on track.

England flanker Lewis Moody believes it will take time for him to get used to life at his new club Bath.

Australia have been hit by the news fly-half Quade Cooper has had his appeal against a two-match ban turned down by a review panel.

New Zealand have called Jimmy Cowan and Joe Rokocoko into their starting line-up for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia.

World Cup-winning winger Jason Robinson will play for National League rugby side Fylde next season after coming out of retirement.

South Africa's Jaque Fourie has received a four-week ban following his side's 30-13 defeat by Australia in Brisbane.

Australia skipper Ricky Elsom hailed the style of his side's 30-13 Tri-Nations win against an ill-disciplined South Africa in Brisbane.

Harlequins have appointed England international flanker Chris Robshaw as their captain for the upcoming Aviva Premiership campaign.

Sale Sharks have announced they have signed teenager Iain Thornley from rugby league side Wigan Warriors.

New Zealand saw off South Africa 31-17 in Wellington to record back-to-back Tri Nations home victories over the Springboks.

Richie McCaw believes New Zealand will have to be at their very best to record a second straight Tri Nations win over South Africa.

Sale Sharks prop Andrew Sheridan is ready to return for the start of the new Aviva Premiership season after overcoming injury.

SA coach Peter de Villiers has been forced to call up Flip van der Merwe ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations game against New Zealand.

South Africa captain John Smit has stated that his side will need to improve their discipline when they face New Zealand.

Wales number eight Andy Powell has stated that he is excited by his recent move to London Wasps.

South Africa second-rower Bakkies Botha has been given a nine-week-ban after headbutting New Zealand's Jimmy Cowan.

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha is set to face a disciplinary hearing after being cited for a headbutt in the match with New Zealand.

New Zealand head coach Graham Henry has praised his players after they beat South Africa 32-12 at Eden Park on Saturday.

Newcastle Falcons have announced they have signed Micky Ward as a front-row specialist coach at Kingston Park.

Steve Borthwick claims he will get himself 'into the best possible condition' to force his way back into Martin Johnson's England side.

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Kiwi prop Karenga Wihongi on a two year deal contract from French club Bourgoin.

Cardiff Blues have announced the departure of Wales International forwards Robin Sowden-Taylor and Scott Morgan.

Leeds Carnegie have completed the signing on Australian fly-half Lachlan Mackay, 27, who arrives on a two-year-deal.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has praised his side after they destroyed Australia 49-28 to keep their Tri Nations dreams on track.

England flanker Lewis Moody believes it will take time for him to get used to life at his new club Bath.

Australia have been hit by the news fly-half Quade Cooper has had his appeal against a two-match ban turned down by a review panel.

New Zealand have called Jimmy Cowan and Joe Rokocoko into their starting line-up for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia.

World Cup-winning winger Jason Robinson will play for National League rugby side Fylde next season after coming out of retirement.

South Africa's Jaque Fourie has received a four-week ban following his side's 30-13 defeat by Australia in Brisbane.

Australia skipper Ricky Elsom hailed the style of his side's 30-13 Tri-Nations win against an ill-disciplined South Africa in Brisbane.

Harlequins have appointed England international flanker Chris Robshaw as their captain for the upcoming Aviva Premiership campaign.

Sale Sharks have announced they have signed teenager Iain Thornley from rugby league side Wigan Warriors.

New Zealand saw off South Africa 31-17 in Wellington to record back-to-back Tri Nations home victories over the Springboks.

Richie McCaw believes New Zealand will have to be at their very best to record a second straight Tri Nations win over South Africa.

Sale Sharks prop Andrew Sheridan is ready to return for the start of the new Aviva Premiership season after overcoming injury.

SA coach Peter de Villiers has been forced to call up Flip van der Merwe ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations game against New Zealand.

South Africa captain John Smit has stated that his side will need to improve their discipline when they face New Zealand.

Wales number eight Andy Powell has stated that he is excited by his recent move to London Wasps.

South Africa second-rower Bakkies Botha has been given a nine-week-ban after headbutting New Zealand's Jimmy Cowan.

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha is set to face a disciplinary hearing after being cited for a headbutt in the match with New Zealand.

New Zealand head coach Graham Henry has praised his players after they beat South Africa 32-12 at Eden Park on Saturday.

Newcastle Falcons have announced they have signed Micky Ward as a front-row specialist coach at Kingston Park.

Steve Borthwick claims he will get himself 'into the best possible condition' to force his way back into Martin Johnson's England side.

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Kiwi prop Karenga Wihongi on a two year deal contract from French club Bourgoin.

Cardiff Blues have announced the departure of Wales International forwards Robin Sowden-Taylor and Scott Morgan.

Leeds Carnegie have completed the signing on Australian fly-half Lachlan Mackay, 27, who arrives on a two-year-deal.