Telegraph Sport | Rugby UnionRugby Union news and match reports from telegraph.co.ukJim Mallinder extends contract at Northampton- June 27, 2008 Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder has extended his contract by a further three years, effectively keeping him with the Saints until 2011.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/27/srnort127.xml All Blacks will miss Greg Somerville, says Steve Hansen- June 26, 2008 All Blacks forwards coach Steve Hansen has admitted Greg Somerville's move to Gloucester is a key loss for New Zealand.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/26/ursom126.xml Leinster go south to sign Wallabies' Rocky Elsom and Springbok CJ van der Linde- June 26, 2008 Magners League champions Leinster have boosted their squad significantly for next season by acquiring southern hemisphere stars Rocky Elsom and CJ Van Der Linde.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/26/urlein126.xml RFU dig deep over England sex claim- June 26, 2008 Jeff Blackett, the Rugby Football Union's disciplinary officer, insisted that he would take "as long as it takes" to discover the truth into allegations of sexual misconduct in New Zealand, by Brendan Gallagher.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/26/srengl126.xml Sex allegations against four England rugby players is shabby, distasteful - and stupid- June 26, 2008 If you would decry footballers for the behaviour that might have occured last week in an Auckland hotel, you cannot excuse it just because those involved happen to play another sport, writes Brian Moore.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/26/srmoor126.xml Birmingham & Solihull fail with points appeal- June 26, 2008 Birmingham & Solihull's relegation from National One has been confirmed after their attempt to claim three points from their defeat by Cornish Pirates in January was rejected by a Rugby Football Union competitions appeal panel.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/26/srnews126.xml Red tape strangling Scottish rugby- June 26, 2008 Volunteers being driven away by stringent checks, writes Alasdair Reid.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/26/srscot126.xml Gloucester sign All Blacks prop Greg Somerville- June 25, 2008 All Blacks prop Greg Somerville will join the exodus of New Zealand's premier rugby players to Europe after agreeing to join Gloucester.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/25/urgloucs125.xml Jeff Probyn's soft stance on England players- June 25, 2008 Former England prop Jeff Probyn thinks strict player policy is not needed, says Brendan Gallagher.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/25/srgall125.xml Rugby says farewell to Gareth Jones- June 24, 2008 The rugby clubs of Beddau, Pontypridd and Neath closed their offices early Monday morning to celebrate the life and achievements of Gareth Jones.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/24/srjones124.xml |