The Green and Whites are in a better position to make the semi-finals than they were last year, according to captain Craig Hammond. Having taken seven points from their opening…
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Mike Ross agrees new Ireland contract
Leinster’s Mike Ross is the latest international to commit his future to playing in Ireland. The prop has penned a deal to keep him firmly rooted until the end of…
Tom Catterick re-signs for Newcastle
Promising utility back Tom Catterick is the latest young gun to put pen to paper on a new contract with the Newcastle Falcons. The 20-year-old Darlington born player has progressed…
Bristol sign 14 players
Bristol Rugby is delighted to announce that fourteen members of the current first-team squad have now signed new deals as the Club builds for the 2011/12 campaign. Props Mark Irish,…
Cian Healy – a man of many talents
Cian Healy has unveiled his latest works of art to help launch Adidas’s new all Adidas campaign. The Leinster and Ireland prop, who enjoys painting when he’s not on the…
Keith Barwell stands down as Saints chairman
Northampton Saints today announced that Keith Barwell will be standing down as the club’s chairman in September 2011. Mr Barwell has been synonymous with the Saints for over 20 years.…
Sexton recalled for Grand Slam decider
Jonathan Sexton has been recalled to Ireland’s starting line-up to take on England in the Grand Slam decider in Dublin on Saturday. He swaps places Ronan O’Gara, who returns to…
Geoff Cross to start for Scotland
Edinburgh’s Geoff Cross has been brought in to Scotland’s starting XV as they take on Italy in the last round of the Six Nations on Saturday at Murrayfield. The 28-year-old…
Gatland praises battle-hardened Wales
Wales coach Warren Gatland said his team had become “battle-hardened” thanks to facing the big three from the southern hemisphere on a regular basis. Wales have played South Africa twice,…
Ford commits to Edinburgh
Ross Ford today committed his long-term future to Edinburgh, signing a new two-year contract and underlining his intention to help the club fulfil its potential. The 46-cap hooker, whose career…