Jerry Flannery’s cruel run of luck with injuries has continued with confirmation that the Munster and Ireland hooker is facing a lay-off of between four to six weeks. Jerry Flannery…
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Cian Healy signs new Ireland contract
The Irish Rugby Football Union is pleased to announce the signing of another international contract with Cian Healy signing a new deal that will seem him continue to play in…
Meet Mark Cueto and Pete Anglesea
Don’t miss your chance to rub shoulders with Mark Cueto at the Sale Sharks supporters’ forum on Tuesday 18 January. Sale Sharks, in conjunction with the Supporters Club, will be…
Championship Round 18 preview
The battle to fill the last two places in the promotion play- offs is shaping up to be a fascinating one between Rotherham, Bristol, Plymouth and Esher who are separated in…
Robert Jones on Wales, Dan Carter, Adam Jones and creativity
Former Wales and Lions scrum-half Robert Jones says it’s all about wins, not good performances in defeat, for Wales. “The main feeling I’m left with after the autumn is one…
Toby Booth on England, Jonny Wilkinson, Toulouse and physicality
London Irish head coach and former England Saxons coach Toby Booth gives Rugby World his England verdict following the autumn Tests. “I know some fans will have doubted England after…
Claassens commits to Bath
Bath Rugby is pleased to announce that scrum-half Michael Claassens has signed a contract extension which will see him stay with us for another two years. Claassens joined Bath Rugby…
Iran becomes IRB member
The global rugby family has a new member, with Iran being welcomed as the IRB’s 118th member union. The Iranian union joins heavyweights England, New Zealand, Wales and the rest after progressing through…
Rugby World – February 2011 edition contents
Want to see what’s in the May 2011 edition, out now – click here The first edition of 2011, The February issue of Rugby World reviews rugby in 2010. We…
National League 1 round 16 review
Barking head into 2011 in pole position to win a second successive promotion. The Essex outfit, who overcame financial worries to win National Two South last season, hold a seven-…