The Northern Echo | Rugby http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/ The Northern Echo /sport/rugby/ en-gb Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:33:23 +0100 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:33:23 +0100 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/850268/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Rugby http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/ Wilkinson replaces Cipriani in elite squad http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4480222.Wilkinson_replaces_Cipriani_in_elite_squad/?ref=rss DANNY CIPRIANI’S turbulent England career endured a fresh twist yesterday when he was replaced in the elite player squad by Jonny Wilkinson. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:41:03 +0100 3f746af8bbd3bdf5697c1dfcea509225 Newcastle learn the identity of their cup opponents http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4477237.Newcastle_learn_the_identity_of_their_cup_opponents/?ref=rss NEWCASTLE Falcons will open their Anglo-Welsh Cup account at Worcester Warriors. The Falcons will then face Harlequins at home, Cardiff Blues away and London Wasps at home, as they look to progress to the semi-finals. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:52:50 +0100 b76e060cfac3fc4de2f815475927ed07 Vickery believes Lions can still roar http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4476035.Vickery_believes_Lions_can_still_roar/?ref=rss South Africa 9 British and Irish Lions 28. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:16:18 +0100 1dd09e9a62312df80188f10363404646 Shaw gets ban http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4476060.Shaw_gets_ban/?ref=rss BRITISH and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has received a two-week ban after being cited for dangerous play during Saturday’s third Test victory over South Africa in Johannesburg, the South Africa Rugby Football Union have announced. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:25:15 +0100 d30d4332fe0dfd6a1253c48ba15d5492 Lawrence Dallaglio: Lions’ credibility very much intact http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4475227.Lawrence_Dallaglio__Lions____credibility_very_much_intact/?ref=rss The former England captain and British Lion, Lawrence Dallaglio, writes for The Northern Echo. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:37:37 +0100 b5ca734bd6054c8b5ba60ce04c62b6f0 Vickery determined to tame ‘The Beast’ http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4475212.Vickery_determined_to_tame____The_Beast___/?ref=rss PHIL Vickery is looking forward to today’s third Test against South Africa, his last appearance in a British and Irish Lions jersey, more than any other game of his career. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:23:33 +0100 91b197202ceb749e1f9109629ea687b6 Springboks unhappy with Botha decision http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4475209.Springboks_unhappy_with_Botha_decision/?ref=rss SOUTH Africa captain John Smit has slammed the ‘‘ludicrous’’ decision that means Springboks hard man Bakkies Botha will miss today’s final Lions showdown. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:22:57 +0100 c40c266a0902db484afdf282d13a1dae Bobo joins Falcons http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4475207.Bobo_joins_Falcons/?ref=rss SOUTH African centre Gcobani Bobo has agreed a two-year contract with Newcastle. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:22:00 +0100 a222af771a88bde179e7ebf2774b4d09 Worsley backing Vickery http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4473057.Worsley_backing_Vickery/?ref=rss JOE Worsley has backed his Wasps and England colleague Phil Vickery to recover from a first Test ‘beasting’ when the British and Irish Lions conclude their tour of South Africa tomorrow. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:05:17 +0100 099151b023a2f43148cc565309ef0965 Phillips blasts “disgusting” Boks http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/rugby/4463696.Phillips_blasts____disgusting____Boks/?ref=rss South Africa 28 British and Irish Lions 25 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:23:29 +0100 08ddd760aaaf799f9317bb6bdfd77c57