Rugby
OCallaghan: Dont write off England
Rugby story by
sport.co.uk,
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:51:57GMT
Ireland lock Donncha OCallaghan is expecting a physical encounter with England on Saturday after claiming Martin Johnsons side have been the victims of unfair criticism.England have been rounded on in the media following the nature of their uninspiring 17-12 victory over Italy two weeks ago.Their one-dimensional approach in Rome and the off-colour performance of fly-half Jonny Wilkinson have been widely criticised, but OCallaghan is still expecting to be fully tested at Twickenham."We can play England at any sport and everyone watching...
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Mercey agrees Saints switch
Rugby story by
sport.co.uk,
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:51:55GMT
Northampton Saints have agreed a deal to bring Saracens prop Tom Mercey to Franklins Gardens for the start of next season.The 22-year-old, who has made over 50 appearances for Sarries, has been a regular for England Saxons since the 2007 Churchill Cup.He said of his decision to join Northampton: "Ive enjoyed my five years at Saracens and learnt a lot, but Northampton is a great club thats going in the right direction."Theyre a team that plays a great style of rugby...
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Kear delighted with Wildcats win
Rugby story by
sport.co.uk,
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:59:02GMT
Wakefield coach John Kear was delighted following the magnificent 28-18 victory against reigning Super League champions Leeds Rhinos.The Wildcats have a 100 per cent record at the start of the new campaign with three victories to their name.Six penalties and a try from Danny Brough helped their cause and they sit two points ahead of Warrington, Wigan and Hull atop the league."The sweetest part of that was the performance, weve taken another step forward in these past two weeks," said a...
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Wolves duo face citing charges
Rugby story by
sport.co.uk,
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:59:00GMT
Warrington Wolves duo Adrian Morley and Garreth Carvell will face a RFL disciplinary committee on Tuesday following incidents during their Super League victory at Castleford Tigers on Saturday.Morley was deemed to have landed a high tackle on Brent Sherwin and this carries a possible one to two-match suspension as a grade B offence.Carvell has been charged with an illegal use of the forearm on Paul Jackson and, under a grade C category offence, it carries a potential two to three-match ban...
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Mixed suspension news for Wolves
Rugby story by
sport.co.uk,
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:58:58GMT
Garreth Carvell will miss Warrington Wolves derby clash against Wigan Warriors this weekend after being handed a one-match ban at a disciplinary hearing in Leeds on Tuesday.The forward was found guilty of an illegal use of the forearm on Castleford Tigers prop Paul Jackson during Warringtons 28-16 win at The Jungle on Saturday evening. Carvell was also fined £300 which he seems certain to appeal against.However, there was some good news for Tony Smiths side as club captain Adrian Morley was...
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Newton suspended after failed test
Rugby story by
sport.co.uk,
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:58:57GMT
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have confirmed that hooker Terry Newton has been suspended after failing a routine drugs test.
The 31-year-old former Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and Bradford Bulls forward failed the test late last year, during pre-season training with the Wildcats.
A club statement read: quot;Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have confirmed that Terry Newton has been provisionally suspended by the UK Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for a prohibited substance on 24th November 2009.
quot;Neither Wakefield Trinity Wildcats nor Terry Newton will be making any...
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Bradford grab much needed win
Rugby story by
sport.co.uk,
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:58:55GMT
Bradford Bulls finally got their Super League campaign underway with a 41-22 victory against Castleford Tigers at Odsal.Following defeats against Huddersfield Giants and St Helens, Steve McNamaras side had come in for criticism from the clubs fans but they gave them something to smile about on Friday evening.Brett Kearney helped himself to two tries and Matt Orford delivered a boost with his boot, adding 13 points in freezing temperatures in West Yorkshire.Dave Halley, Rikki Sheriffe, Nick Scruton, Elliott Whitehead and Paul...
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