McGeechan’s blueprint for Lions success
Having masterminded series wins over Australia in 1989 and then world champions South Africa in 1997, Ian McGeechan was a welcome choice as head coach of the 2009 British and Irish Lions.
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Rugby Union News
All the latest Rugby Union news from the Permiership, Celtic League, Six Nations and Rugby World Cup.Archive for April, 2009
RFU’s cash concerns could kill 2015 bid
England may have been heavily backed to host the eighth World Cup in 2015 but, with precisely a week to go before the bid deadline, the Rugby Football Union has yet to decide whether to chase the prize. Francis Baron, the union's chief executive, said yesterday that Twickenham might abandon the idea because of the £80m financial guarantee demanded by the organisers. "No union will be able to commit to such a guarantee without government support," he said, before acknowledging that, in the current economic climate, governments are as broke as everyone else.
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Ospreys win, Munster champs
Munster have been confirmed as Magners League champions after the Ospreys failed to get a bonus point against the Dragons.Comments off
Munster seal Magners League title
Munster are crowned Magners League champions for 2008-09.Comments off
RFU ponder World Cup bid
The Rugby Football Union have yet to commit themselves to bidding for the 2015 World Cup.Comments off
Munster clinch celtic glory
Munster have been confirmed as Magners League champions after Ospreys failed to get a bonus point against the Dragons in their clash at the Liberty Stadium.Comments off
Munster champs after Ospreys win
Munster are crowned Magners League champions as the Ospreys beat the Dragons 27-18 but fail to claim a bonus point.Comments off
Slattery: Kearney a bluffer
Ex Ireland great John Fergus Slattery believes Leinster are better off without Rob Kearney against Munster.Comments off
Warning for France-based stars
Rob Andrew has warned France-bound players they will be dropped by England if they fail to guarantee their full availability.Comments off
England warn France-bound stars
England players who move to France must attend all training sessions with the national team in order to be selected, says elite rugby director Rob Andrew.Comments off