THE RFU has launched a new performance academy, sponsored by BMW, that will provide 30 young players with tailor made support to help them progress onto the elite England team.…
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Magic Michalak on fire in France
“MICHALAK IS back” screams the headline in this week’s Midi Olympique, alongside a photograph of Toulon’s Freddie, a player for whom the word ‘mercurial’ could have been invented. Michalak played…
The Championship Blog – Week 4 round-up
HERE’S a bit of statistical analysis to kick-off this week’s Championship blog, writes Richard Grainger. In the Championship — which doesn’t have a sponsor — 355 points were scored in…
Develop in-season fitness
THE SEASON is here and the hard work isn’t over, writes John Dams. Don’t get stuck in the gym doing things you’re good at; get on the pitch and WORK…
Step-By-Step Guide: Jack-Knife Roll
IT’S VERY frustrating for a player to present the ball perfectly on the floor – only for an opponent to steal it before one of his own team-mates arrives on…
Chill-out chat with Alex Cuthbert
The Wales wing talks racing, rom-coms and Rosie with Sarah Mockford RUGBY WORLD: What are the happiest and saddest moments of your life to date? ALEX CUTHBERT: The happiest was…
Glasgow sign Tongan Test prop Fainga’anuku
TONGA INTERNATIONAL loose-head Ofa Fainga’anuku has signed with Glasgow Warriors on a short-term contract. Subject to medical, the former Waratahs player will ply his trade at Scotstoun Stadium until the…
The Championship Blog – Week 3 round-up
AFTER THREE weeks of Championship rugby it’s beginning to look as if the sides promoted and relegated to this division may have booked a return ticket back to where they…
Gold Coast Sevens draw sees England face Samoa, Kenya and Spain
ENGLAND WILL face Samoa, Kenya and Spain on the opening day of the HSBC Sevens World Series on October 13. The draw was made today for the Gold Coast Sevens…
Start for Weepu as Hansen makes four changes
DUNEDIN WILL play host to the first meeting in The Rugby Championship between the table-topping All Blacks and the traveling Springboks. The home side currently hold a three-from-three performance and…