IT'S THE half-way stage of the Heineken Cup and for the French clubs things are looking good. With three of the six pool matches gone, only Biarritz of the seven…
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The Championship Blog — B & I Cup Week 3 round-up
IT WAS a good weekend for the Championship clubs in the British & Irish Cup, with wins for eight out of the twelve sides from the division, six now lead…
How to – Reduce body fat
WITH WINTER approaching and the temptation for comfort food rising, it’s important to keep tabs on your body fat, writes Harlequins’ head of strength and conditioning John Dams. If you’re…
Code-hopper Israel Folau joins the Waratahs
THE WARATAHS announced the signing of league international Israel Folau on a one-year deal for the 2013 Super Rugby season. A talented rugby league player, Israel played 52 games, including…
The Championship Blog – Week 11 round-up
AS EXPECTED, Newcastle Falcons dominate the Championship at the half-way mark of Stage One after their 31-15 win over Plymouth at Kingston Park on Friday night.
Rugby World – January 2013 edition contents
THE FESTIVE season is a time to take stock, to assess the fortunes of the autumn and plan for the renewed battles ahead. The January issue of Rugby World reflects…
England drawn with Wales and Australia in 2015 World Cup
HOSTS ENGLAND have been drawn with Australia and Wales in Pool A of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. With just over 1000 days to go till England 2015, the rugby…
The Championship Blog – Week 10 round-up
A MERE 320 hardy souls braved atrocious conditions at the Athletic Ground on Saturday to watch London Scottish win their Championship basement battle against Moseley. The 28-13 victory mean Scottish…
High-flying France still a threat to their own success
“MISSION ACCOMPLISHED," declared Philippe Saint Andre in the wake of France’s dogged 22-14 defeat of Samoa on Saturday evening. "Today is the victory of courage, restraint, solidarity. We did not…
Ireland 46-24 Argentina: The Verdict
IRELAND WERE superior up front and absolutely ruthless about taking their scoring chances. This record win against the Pumas guarantees Ireland a top-eight seeding for the 2015 World Cup when…