Archive for the ‘Rugby’ Category

Tom Smith to call it a day

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

After six British and Irish Lions caps, 61 Scotland caps and nearly 200 appearances for Northampton Saints, Tom Smith has announced his retirement from top-flight rugby at the end of the current season.”

Ulster sign up Kyriacou

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Ulster have moved to snap up one of the fifteen players culled by Saracens after hooker Andy Kyriacou agreed his second move to the Magners League.”

Azam cited for gouging

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Gloucester hooker Olivier Azam has been cited for allegedly making contact with the eyes or eye area of Cardiff Blues’ centre Jamie Roberts during the EDF Energy Cup final at Twickenham on April 18.”

No Lions blues for Welsh trio

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Three of the six Cardiff Blues players chosen for the British and Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa, have expressed their delight at being selected for the famous red jersey.”