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Scotland and Glasgow Flyer Thom Evans forced to retire
Scotland flyer Thom Evans will sadly not be able to make a fairy-tale comeback from the spinal injury suffered playing for Scotland last season.
Evans crashed into Lee Byrne during the Six Nations clash with Wales, damaging two vertebrae.
The 25-year-old was stretchered off the field in a neck brace and as the severity of his condition emerged it was reported that the on-field care by physios and Dr James Robson, the experienced Scottish medic, had played a significant role in ensuring he did not suffer permanent paralysis.
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Lovell Rugby’s 2010 Six Nations Team Of The Tournament
As ever the Six Nations again proved why it is so unpredictable. French coach Mark Lievromant’s young chargers did not have alot expected of them and how did they prove people wrong! (us included). In a way they also educated maybe a even a certain England coach that blooding the young players, is the way forward. Leaving them in a very healthy state with a World cup not far away.
Their were also lots of shock results this year with Italy beating a much improved Scotland at home and then Scotland defeating Ireland at the last game at Croke Park.
Overall It has been great championship. Here is our team of the Tournament- As ever feel free to leave yours and your thoughts
Six Nations: Team of the Tournament
15 Clément Poitrenaud (France) - A lot more hot than cold this year. His best outing came against Italy but throughout the championship he showed a lot more authority and solidity than in the past and was a big factor in France winning the Grand Slam. The Toulouse Full back (who wears Nike Laser 3 Rugby Boots) held off Ireland’s Geordan Murphy.
14 Tommy Bowe (Ireland) - Continuing on from the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa, the Irish winger was always a running option for either Ronan O’Gara or Jonathan Sexton this championship and finished joint top of the try-scoring table in 2010. The Ospreys winger (who wears Puma V-10 Rugby boots) is now really starting to establish himself a real world class finisher. Held off Scotland’s Sean Lamount who had a great championship after a few years out of the International scene.
13 James Hook (Wales) - Hook(Who wears Adidas Predator X Rugby Boots) had a fantastic tournament at a position that is still relatively new to him. His only slight blot was the intercept pass he threw against France. Tackled and kicked well and most importantly scored trys and made breaks for fun. Has always had a great step but has now added a powerfull hand off in aswell. Kept out Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll which is not easy.
Tags: England Rugby, France Rugby, Ireland Rugby, Italy Rugby, Scotland Rugby, Six Nations, 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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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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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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More Players join Exodus to French Top 14
Scottish internationals Hugo Southwell and Rory Lamont are the latest to have succumbed to the lure of the Euro and the ceilingless pay packets in France.
Full-back Southwell will join the growing British contingent at Stade Français, while Lamont, who has had a miserable season wrecked by injury, is on his way to Toulon .
Southwell, set to turn 29 in two week’s time, says he will always have fond memories of his time at Edinburgh.
Southwell said: “I’ve had an amazing time at Edinburgh - it has been the best six years of my life and I’ve made some really good friends. (more…)
Tags: Scotland Rugby, South Africa Rugby, Toulon
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Lovell Rugby RBS Six Nations Team Of The Tournament
Following a great Six Nations, all of use here at Lovell Rugby have been discussing our ‘Team of the Tournament’ made up of what we think to be the best players from this years Tournament. We have posted our team below:
15- Delon Armitage- England
Boots - Adidas Predator Powerswerve Rugby
A highly successful first championship for the London Irish full back, has looked safe under high ball and dangerous in attack with his pace and skill. Edges out Wales Lee Bryne as ankle injury held the Welshman back slightly.
Tags: England Rugby, France Rugby, Ireland Rugby, Italy Rugby, Scotland Rugby, Six Nations, Wales Rugby
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