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Warriors ‘lack consistency’, admits Lineen

October 9 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: General Sport, Rugby Union

Glasgow Warriors need to be more consistent if they are to progress from the pool stage of the Heineken Cup, according to coach Sean Lineen. The Warriors finished third in their pool last year despite picking up their first win on French soil by beating Toulouse 33-26. And this season, with an improved squad, Lineen [...]

Wasps deny Shaw rumours

October 8 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Business, General Sport, Rugby Union

Wasps director of rugby Tony Hanks has rejected rumours that experienced lock Simon Shaw will be leaving the club to join South African side Golden Lions. The 36-year-old second row, who is still involved with the England side despite his advanced years and also toured with the British and Irish Lions in the summer, has [...]

Irish eager to take on Europe’s elite

October 8 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Business, General Sport, Rugby Union

London Irish coach Toby Booth is relishing the challenge of taking on Europe’s top teams when the Heineken Cup kicks off this weekend. The fixtures come no tougher than an opening day trip to holders Leinster, but Booth insists his side are up to the test. "It is probably easier to predict the end of [...]