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Mike Phillips Signs New 4 Year Deal With The Ospreys
The Ospreys have announced that prize asset scrum-half Mike Phillips had signed a four-year contract with the region. It is thought that the Ospreys had to fight off interest from Several French and English Clubs aswell as the Stormers in South Africa.
The news brings an end to speculation surrounding the future of a player who has been at the Ospreys since joining in the summer of 2007, making his debut in a 13-13 Magners League draw against Edinburgh at Murrayfield in October that year, following his delayed arrival at the Liberty Stadium due to his involvement in the Rugby World Cup.
Capped 38 times by Wales and three times by the Lions, 27-year old Phillips (who wears Adidas Predator X rugby boots) has recently returned from an injury lay-off after suffering ligament damage in the win over Clermont Auvergne at the Liberty Stadium last October, coming off the bench in the recent Magners League game against Connacht.
Tags: Mike Phillips Rugby, Ospreys Rugby, Wales Rugby
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Cipriani Set To Join Melbourne Rebels
Wasps have confirmed that Danny Cipriani has agreed terms with new Australian Super 15 franchise the Melbourne Rebels for next year.
Cipriani’s ties with Wasps will be cut at the end of the season, although a return is likely and discussions on that subject are ongoing.
“Obviously we are disappointed that Danny is leaving, especially as he has worked hard on a return to form on the back of a couple of nasty injuries,” said Wasps coach Tony Hanks.
“However, knowing his reasons are based on rugby and personal development, we as a Club support his decision.
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Invictus- Lovell Rugby Review
It is Unusual for us in the Office at Lovell Rugby to review a film rather than new products or a match. So when we heard about Invictus and the story of Nelson Mandella and the Springboks World Cup Win in 1995 at the Rugby World Cup in South Africa, we thought we would share our thoughts and as ever like to hear your thoughts.
Tags: Invictus Film, Lovell Rugby News, Matt Damon, New Zealand All Blacks, South Africa Rugby
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George Smith Retires From International Rugby While Tuquiri To Return To Rugby League
Australia flanker George Smith has announced his retirement from international rugby at the age of 29.
The Brumbies star has won 110 caps for his country - one of only four Wallabies, and 10 players in total, to reach three figures - since his debut against France in 2000, scoring nine tries in that time and captaining the side on seven occasions.
But he has now requested an early end to his Australian Rugby Union contract to explore other options and will be released by club and country when the Super 14 season finishes at the end of May - a year ahead of the scheduled conclusion of his deal, which was to run until the 2011 World Cup.
Smith (who wears Puma V- Konstruct Rugby Boots) said: “Throughout these 10 years I have always held a deep respect and honour for the Wallabies jersey and for what it means to be a Wallaby. I have considered it a privilege to wear the gold jersey.
Tags: Australia Rugby, Super 14 Rugby, Wallabies
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RBS Six Nations 2010 Ready To Commence
Saturday 6th Feb 2010
Ireland Vs Italy- 2.30 pm
England Vs Wales- 5pm
Sunday 7th Feb 2010
Scotland Vs France- 3 pm
Saturday 13th Feb 2010
Wales Vs Scotland- 2 pm
France Vs Ireland- 4.30 pm
Tags: England Rugby, France Rugby, Ireland Rugby, Italy Rugby, Scotland Rugby, Six Nations, Wales Rugby
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Wilkinson Extends French Stay At Toulon
England international fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has extended his contract with French side Toulon by one year, the Top 14 club announced on Thursday without providing further details.
Wilkinson, whose contract was set to expire at the end of the current campaign, arrived at the club last summer from Newcastle, where he had played since making his professional debut in 1997.
The 30-year-old, a World Cup winner in 2003 and finalist four years later, is the leading scorer in the Top 14 with 177 points.
Tags: England Rugby, Jonny Wilkinson, Toulon Rugby
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Lovell Rugby Sponsors Torquay Athletic Under 16’s Rugby Team
Grass roots Rugby is a massive part of the game not just in the UK but worldwide providing not only a constant flow of players but more importantly a chance for kids to play rugby.
Most players would have played on Sunday morning up to under 16’s when after that they then join their club ‘colts’ and then hopefully carry on to Senior Rugby.
Here at Lovell Rugby we get lots of Offers for sponsorship which we unfortunately cannot always fulfill. However, here is one we have for our local Torquay Athletic Under 16’s.
Tags: Lovell Rugby News, Teamwear
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King Carlos To Return To The Super 14 For The Lions
It has been five years since he played Super Rugby, but Carlos Spencer has joined South African side, the Lions.
The former All Black has joined the capital side for this year’s Super 14 in what is reportedly one of the biggest ever contracts in South African rugby.
Supersport website believes Spencer will earn more money than Argentina’s Juan Martin Hernandez will receive for playing for the Sharks.
Tags: Carlos Spencer, Gloucester Rugby, Super 14 Rugby
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Lovell Rugby Team Of The Year 2009
Here in the office, much debate has gone into picking the Lovell Rugby World Team Of The Year 2009. It really has been a great year for Rugby. After much deliberation, here is our team of the year:
15- Rob Kearney- Ireland
The Leinster Full Back (who wears Nike Laser 3 Rugby Boots) with a siege gun left boot. He helped Ireland win the Grand Slam, Leinster win their first Heineken cup and played outstanding for the Lions in South Africa.
14- Corey Jane- New Zealand
The Hurricanes man is more happy at Fullback, although has had a great year on the wing. He played the majority of games for the All Blacks this season and scored some really important tries. Is as good going forward as is going back, which is vital in the modern game.
Tags: Lovell Rugby News, New Zealand All Blacks, Tour to South Afirca 2009, Wales Rugby
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Hernandez to Return to Paris But To Racing Metro?
Former Stade Français playmaker Juan Martin Hernandez is said to have agreed to a deal with Racing-Métro 92. The Puma’s star in one of the top players in the world with his great skills from either fly half or Full Back. Nicknamed el Magico in his homeland because of his array of Skills Leicester Tigers were thought to have tried for two seasons to get his signature.
The Pumas fly-half moved to South Africa to play for the Sharks in July, but according to French newspaper Midi Olympique he is on the verge of signing with Stade’s Parisian rivals.
Tags: Argentina Rugby, Juan Martin Hernandez, Racing Club Metro
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