While his team-mates were lying on a beach or enjoying some five-star luxury, the first thing England hooker Steve Thompson did at the end of last season was pack his…
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Japan aims to qualify for next World Cup despite hard times
JAPAN COACH John Kirwan talks us through what has been a tough year for the country… “This is a special season for Japanese rugby. After the earthquake and tsunami that…
Future Faces – Stuart Hogg and Luke Marshall
Stuart Hogg (Scotland U20) The 2010-11 season has taken Stuart Hogg from his Hawick home to Italy, as he’s playing for Scotland U20 in the Junior World Cup in Treviso…
Rugby in Wales in need of a restructure – Paul Turner
These are worrying times for the future of rugby in Wales. First, there is the threat from football that can’t be ignored. With Swansea playing in the Premier League next…
July Bargain Buys
When times are tough a bargain or two is just what you need to beat the financial blues. So Rugby World is coming to the rescue but scouring the web…
Shane Williams’ World Cup verdict
Shane Williams is back, ready and raring to go, but he admits he is taking nothing for granted in his bid to be selected for his third Rugby World Cup…
Rising star Beaumont joins Falcons
Josh Beaumont is the latest rising star to sign a deal with Newcastle Falcons, ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season. Son of rugby legend Bill Beaumont, the 19-year-old second…
Brazil head for Twickenham
Brazil will make their Twickenham debut on Saturday 9th July as part of a fresh line-up at the newly-sponsored Vauxhall Middlesex Charity Sevens, writes Lesleigh Mudaly. Brazil will join Esher…
Goldie Lookin’ Chain take On Wales Rugby Squad – Video
Rhys and Eggsy from Goldie Lookin’ Chain decided to take a drive around town and accidentally ended up at the Wales training base just outside Cardiff. They stumbled upon Sam…
Regional Shield and Bowl in Caledonia – Draw
The draw has been made for the RBS Regional Shield and Bowl in Caledonia. The draw will follow later this month for the same competitions in both East and West.…