Rugby Union Betting News - Jul 2009

Hobson to miss season start
Prop Jason Hobson has ruptured his achilles, an injury that means he is likely to be out for up to six months.

Published : 31/07/09 12:07 PM

Steyn in for Springboks
South Africa have replaced fly-half Ruan Pienaar with Morne Steyn for the starting line-up of the team's second Vodacom Tri-Nations rugby union Test against New Zealand this weekend.

Published : 29/07/09 14:07 PM

Henry concedes errors lost match for All Blacks
Graham Henry has lamented a number of errors that cost New Zealand a Tri-Nations series victory over South Africa this weekend.

Published : 27/07/09 17:07 PM

Carter a possibility for Tri-Nations
Dan Carter may be fit to play in the later stages of the Tri-Nations series after coming back from an achilles injury, it has been suggested.

Published : 24/07/09 17:07 PM

Springboks favourites in All Blacks clash
South Africa are currently favourites to defeat their upcoming Tri-Nations rugby union opponents New Zealand on Saturday.

Published : 22/07/09 12:07 PM

Johnson: Wilkinson may be at his peak
Martin Johnson has described Jonny Wilkinson as a "world-class player" after picking him for next season's 32-man elite team.

Published : 15/07/09 20:07 PM

Henson: I'm not ready to retire
Welsh Centre Gavin Henson has admitted he sometimes feels cursed by injuries, but denies rumours he is quitting the sport of rugby union.

Published : 14/07/09 14:07 PM

Wilkinson back in England squad
Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has been selected in the England elite squad after passing a fitness test.

Published : 08/07/09 14:07 PM

McGeechan: Injuries have had an impact
Coach Ian McGeechan has confirmed that injuries have played a part in his team selection for the final Test match of the South African tour on Saturday.

Published : 02/07/09 17:07 PM