News on James Hook

Ospreys offered Hook million pounds to stay in Wales

2011-04-22T16:30:17Z

Welsh international back James Hook turned down a million pounds to resist Perpignan's advances and stay with Ospreys, the Welsh club claimed on Friday.

Ospreys chief Mike Cuddy said that a three-year deal, worth one million pounds, was offered to the highly-rated Hook with a sponsor in place to finance the deal.

But Hook rejected the proposal, leaving Cu...

Hook to follow Henson in leaving Ospreys

2010-11-02T19:00:29Z

Last week Ospreys "reluctantly agreed" to allow Henson, who had been on unpaid leave from the Ospreys for 18 months, to leave for London club Saracens.

On what was the final deadline day for Hook to agree a new contract with the club, the versatile centre and fly-half formally informed Ospreys he would be looking to sign elsewhere.

Hook said he will make a decision on where his future lies in Febr...

Hook facing New Zealand KO

2010-04-28T11:16:38Z

Wales centre James Hook could miss the two-Test tour of New Zealand in June after learning he needs surgery to address a long-standing shoulder problem.

Wales boss Warren Gatland has to decide whether Hook should have his operation before the June tour or afterwards, which coul...

All Blacks bid to continue Welsh domination

2010-04-16T09:20:19Z

New Zealand will bid to extend a winning streak of 20 games spread over 56 years when they take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium here on Saturday.

The All Blacks have become the monkey on the Welsh side's back since that last win in 1953, but there is a glimmer of hop...

Moment of truth near for British Lions

2010-04-16T11:46:13Z

The agonising wait for the British and Irish Lions is almost over with the team for the first Test against South Africa to be named Thursday.

Head coach Ian McGeechan will reveal the starting 15 and seven replacements to his squad during morning training and inform the media at noon in a plush h...

Murray, Hook out of opening rugby test

2010-04-16T11:46:33Z

Scotland prop Euan Murray and Wales fly-half James Hook will both miss British and Irish Lions opening Test against South Africa in Captain Paul O'Connell is back in the team for the British and Irish Lions to play the Cheetahs here on Saturday.

The Munster and Ireland lock, who missed the midweek 74-10 mauling of the Go...

British and Irish run amok in clash of the Lions

2010-04-16T11:58:16Z

The British and Irish Lions ran in 10 tries to record a 74-10 win over Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Wednesday and claim another success in the second match of a South Africa tour.

The visitors, who struggled to subdue a Royal XV by 12 points...

Lions cruise to 10-try win

2010-10-21T10:40:49Z

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Wales' Hook called into Lions rugby squad

2010-04-16T12:09:24Z

Welsh playmaker James Hook has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to South Africa as a replacement for the injured Leigh Halfpenny.

Tour manager Gerald D...

Wales' Hook called into Lions squad

2010-04-16T12:09:24Z

Welsh playmaker James Hook has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to South Africa as a replacement for the injured Leigh Halfpenny.

Tour manager Gerald D...

Hook receives Lions call

2010-10-21T10:40:16Z

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Gatland rings changes for decider

2010-10-21T10:35:10Z

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Hook's fitness in the balance for Wales so Jones weighs up All Blacks

2010-04-16T14:19:47Z

Wales have struggled all year to decide whether James Hook or Stephen Jones is their leading outside-half but they are unlikely to have to make a choice for their match against Wales have beaten South Africa only once, in 1999 on the day the Millennium Stadium opened. But how close they came to making it twice. Five Welsh penalties against two converted tr...

Ospreys embarrass Irish visitors with star-studded display

2010-04-16T13:09:51Z

Describing the move from Ravenhill to the brighter lights of the Liberty Stadium, Tommy Bowe erred on the side of diplomacy, but he must be a relieved man. Bowe, playing at outside centre rather than wing, delivered his new employers the bonus point try in this alarmingly one-sided

Henson back as Ospreys trounce Ulster

2010-04-16T13:12:02Z

Wales centre Gavin Henson returned from a five-month injury lay-off to help his Ospreys side maintain their unbeaten Celtic League run with a 43-0 victory over Ulster.

Henson came on in the 63rd minute for his first appearance since injuring an ankle against Saracens in the...

Hook, line and stinker - Gatland rings the changes after Welsh humbling

2010-10-21T10:15:45Z

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Hook handed full-back role

2010-10-21T10:15:50Z

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Ospreys clinch final

2010-10-19T12:55:02Z

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Wales claim Grand Slam glory

2010-10-19T11:27:07Z

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Wales split over No10 as Hook loses 'toss'

2010-10-19T10:22:38Z

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Gatland wants Hook to speak up

2010-10-19T10:09:52Z

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Cocky England fall apart as Wales claim historic victory

2010-10-19T10:09:17Z

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Sloppy England gift Wales their first win at HQ for 20 years

2010-10-19T10:09:28Z

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Wounded Wales wilt under French force

2010-10-15T10:28:37Z

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Wales can surprise the world, insists Contepomi

2010-10-15T10:27:41Z

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Jenkins rides his luck to defy Welsh critics

2010-10-15T10:27:34Z

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Wales hold off Argentina rally to restore pride

2010-10-15T10:27:34Z

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Hook wary of Contepomi threat

2010-10-15T10:27:04Z

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Hook targets England win

2010-10-13T22:38:57Z

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Ospreys draw to keep Euro hopes alive

2010-10-15T10:17:53Z

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Hook boots Ospreys to win

2010-10-15T10:17:01Z

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Jenkins opts for Parker

2010-10-15T10:14:27Z

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Henson excited by new Hook up

2010-10-15T10:14:01Z

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Wales switch Hook

2010-10-15T10:13:29Z

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Rugby Union - London Irish v Neath

2010-04-11T05:47:23Z

Rugby Union - London Irish v Neath-Swansea Ospreys EDF Energy Cup Pool Stage Matchday Three Group C - Madejski Stadium - 2/11/08..Ospreys' James Hook kicks a penalty

Sports - February 02, 2008

2010-04-11T18:56:50Z

England v Wales...02/02/2008...Twickenham Stadium.Pic:Peter Tarry.Six Nations Rugby.PAUL SACKEY IS TACKLED BY JAMES HOOK (LEFT) AND RYAN JONES

Rugby Union - Gloucester Rugby v Neath

2010-04-17T02:36:43Z

Rugby Union - Gloucester Rugby v Neath-Swansea Ospreys EDF Energy Cup Semi Final - Ricoh Arena, Coventry - 28/3/09..James Hook of Ospreys (R) is tackled by

Rugby Union - Italy v Wales RBS Six Nations Championship 2009

2010-04-17T14:50:38Z

Rugby Union - Italy v Wales RBS Six Nations Championship 2009 - Stadio Flaminio, Rome, Italy - 14/3/09..Wales' James Hook (C) in action

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Rugby Union - Neath

2010-04-18T16:43:29Z

Rugby Union - Neath-Swansea Ospreys v Leicester Tigers 2008/09 Heineken European Cup Pool Three - Liberty Stadium - 24/1/09..James Hook of Ospreys