JAMIE HEASLIP will lead Ireland out against the Springboks for the first time, promising to ‘give the Irish people something to cheer about’. The big Leinsterman added for good measure.…
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QBE Internationals: Players to watch
THE AUTUMN Internationals start tomorrow, expect these players to make an impact in the coming weeks As a straight-running crash ball centre on the fringes of the Leicester squad three…
Michalak returns at No 10 to ignite Les Bleus
SO FREDDY'S back. For the first time since 2007, Michalak will start a home Test match for France and Les Bleus will be all the better for it. The 30-year-old…
RFU announces Lead up and Legacy plans for 2015 and beyond
THE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION (RFU) today announced its participation legacy plans with exactly three years to go until the Rugby World Cup final 2015. Chief Executive Ian Ritchie, alongside…
Ashton’s expected suspension gives England selection dilemma
CHRIS ASHTON is set to attend an RFU disciplinary hearing this evening, where it is feared he will be handed a one-match suspension after picking up the equivalent of three…
October – Wales in focus
A MONTH is a long time in Welsh rugby. Let’s take a look at look at the highs and lows of October: Damian Browne, Jamie Heaslip, Fionn Carr, Cian Healy,…
Bryan Redpath removed as Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks
BRYAN REDPATH has been removed as Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks, with chief executive Steve Diamond taking charge of all coaching matters for the remainder of the season. John…
Aviva Premiership & RaboDirect Pro12: Winners and Losers
THE EUROPEAN break may have either been an unmitigated success or an unqualified nightmare for the UK's elite sides, but there was no time to pause and reflect as both…
RFU considering the sale of naming rights for Twickenham Stadium
THE RFU are exploring the possibility of selling the naming rights to Twickenham Stadium to potential sponsors, in a bid to generate increased funding for upgrades to the stadium ahead…
Five Lions ‘bolters’ to tour Australia
EVERY FOUR years, a player not considered for the Lions tour suddenly finds themselves on the plane, regardless of Test experience or age. Ahead of the British & Irish Lions…