ENGLAND Counties launched their three-match tour to Spain with an eight-try demolition of a Madrid XV, their 53-24 success containing some quality moments laced with the inevitable disjointed moments which…
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Wales name 45-man World Cup squad
Warren Gatland and his fellow selectors have named the 45-man preliminary Rugby World Cup training squad from which 30 players will be chosen to mount Wales’ tournament challenge in New…
Mike Phillips offered switch to rugby league
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips who is clubless after leaving the Ospreys has been offered a rugby lifeline by Gareth Thomas’ rugby league side, The Crusaders. With the salary cap in…
Italy “A” names team for Churchill Cup debut
Italy “A” coach Gianluca Guidi has revealed the team that will face Canada in the Churchill Cup opener on Saturday June 4 at Franklin’s Gardens. The Azzurri, who are making…
Strength and Conditioning of Young Players: Part I – Technique
When working with young rugby players it should be the aim of the coach to develop all round movement literacy. Young players will benefit from a strength and conditioning program…
Leicester Tigers top 10,000 season ticket sales
With the final whistle blown on the 2010/11 season only last Saturday, the Tigers ticket office reports brisk business with existing season ticket holders given until June 1 to guarantee…
IRB rejects Concussion Bin for rugby
The International Rugby Board has approved a revised set of protocols governing concussion, but has rejected the much-supported plan for a Concussion Bin at the top end of the game.…
Quins Season Ticket sales look to break records!
With the Season Ticket renewal deadline passing, Harlequins are delighted to announce that Season Ticket sales are up 24% at the same time last season! Season Tickets are now on…
Stalwart Pendlebury first to commit to Carnegie
Leeds Carnegie have announced that second row Jon Pendlebury has become the first player to commit to a new contract with the club after agreeing a new two year deal.…
Exiles appoint Brian “Billy” Melrose Elite Player Performance Manager
London Irish has announced today that Brian “Billy” Melrose has been appointed as the Club’s new Elite Player Performance Manager on a permanent contract. Joining Toby Booth’s coaching team in…