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Dean Ryan in wings as Akapusi Qera hints at move

Dean Ryan in wings as Akapusi Qera hints at move

Dynamic Gloucester flanker Akapusi Qera could potentially be reunited with Dean Ryan when his contract at Kingsholm expires next year...

May 24, 2013 with 0 Comments
Joe Launchbury  launchpad is thanks to boss Dai Young

Joe Launchbury launchpad is thanks to boss Dai Young

Do you believe in fate? Joe Launchbury does, and why not after a season in which he scaled the heights with England and was named the..

May 22, 2013 with 0 Comments
Some regrets? Yes, but they’re few to mention for Delon Armitage now!

Some regrets? Yes, but they’re few to mention for Delon Armitage now!

Delon Armitage has opened his heart on why he never wanted to leave England but felt there was no choice if he was to rekindle his love of..

May 15, 2013 with 1 Comment
Jonny Wilkinson ‘can have six more years at top – like Ryan Giggs’

Jonny Wilkinson ‘can have six more years at top – like Ryan Giggs’

Jonny Wilkinson can emulate Ryan Giggs’ longevity and play top-level sport until he is 39, according to the fly-half’s long-term mentor..

April 18, 2013 with 1 Comment
Top 14 giants vie to shower riches on Dan Carter

Top 14 giants vie to shower riches on Dan Carter

Toulon have entered the race to sign Dan Carter with the battle against fellow moneybags Racing Metro set to make the All Blacks fly-half ..

December 19, 2012 with 0 Comments

Top14 round 8: preview and predictions

Jonny Wilkinson return at fly-half for Toulon as the French giants try to get back to winning ways when they travel to Biarritz a week..

October 5, 2012 with 0 Comments
Top 14 round 7: preview and predictions

Top 14 round 7: preview and predictions

Welsh star Mike Phillips has been suspended until further notice by Bayonne for repeatedly breaking team rules and going on night outs. The..

September 28, 2012 with 0 Comments
Top 14 round 6: preview and predictions

Top 14 round 6: preview and predictions

This week the duel between Jonny Wilkinson and Frederic Michalak won’t happen as both will start for Toulon and form the half-back..

September 21, 2012 with 0 Comments
Top 14 round 5: preview and predictions

Top 14 round 5: preview and predictions

Frederic  Michalak makes his first start at fly-half  tonight when Toulon travel to Montpellier as Jonny Wilkinson is handed a rest after..

September 14, 2012 with 0 Comments
Top 14 Round 4: preview and predictions

Top 14 Round 4: preview and predictions

Mercurial fly-half Frederic Michalack will not make is starting debut for Toulon as Jonny Wilkinson retain his No.10 jersey for the..

September 7, 2012 with 0 Comments
James Hook finds it’s always time for tee in new tryless Top 14

James Hook finds it’s always time for tee in new tryless Top 14

Welsh fly-half James Hook believes that the emphasis placed on defence by French clubs has placed more responsibility on kickers. The..

September 7, 2012 with 0 Comments
Top14 Round 3: Preview and Predictions

Top14 Round 3: Preview and Predictions

Bottom of the table Mont-de-Marsan face the daunting prospect of unbeaten big spending Toulon with Jonny Wilkinson in fine point scoring..

August 31, 2012 with 0 Comments
Maxime Mermoz joined with Jonny Wilkinson at Toulon to win titles

Maxime Mermoz joined with Jonny Wilkinson at Toulon to win titles

After four years at Perpignan, centre Maxime Mermoz says he switched to the other side of the Mediterranean coast to join Toulon with one..

August 31, 2012 with 0 Comments
Lock of ages? French turn back clock for Brits

Lock of ages? French turn back clock for Brits

The burgeoning British colony in France hurls itself into Top 14 action next weekend, an assault force headed by surely the oldest pair of..

August 15, 2012 with 0 Comments
Toby Booth’s snub made Guy Armitage turn his back on London Irish

Toby Booth’s snub made Guy Armitage turn his back on London Irish

Guy Armitage has opened the door to one day playing for France after revealing that Toby Booth’s snub at London Irish forced him to quit..

July 3, 2012 with 0 Comments
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  • Rob Stradling: The most naturally gifted Welsh fly-half it was ever my pleasure to watch. It's scandalous and sad how Thomas was treated by Wales, and some fans too. The parallels with James Hook's career are depressing, but at least Hook was occasionally given half a chance.
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