Influential All Blacks centre Conrad Smith is out of the third Test against England in Hamilton this Saturday. Having played an influential role in New Zealand’s 28-27 win in the…
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Rugby Rant: Fund GB women’s sevens!
SEVENS’ admission into the Olympics is one of the most exciting developments in rugby in decades. In the women’s game it is probably the most transformational development ever. Here, at…
Championship final 2nd leg: Bristol v London Welsh
Aviva Premiership rugby will return to Oxford’s Kassam Stadium next season thanks to London Welsh’s 20-point aggregate win over promotion favourites Bristol
Championship Blog 1st Leg: London Welsh v Bristol
London Welsh take a 19-point lead to a sold out Memorial Stadium next Wednesday following a master-class of precision rugby in atrocious conditions at the Kassam on Wednesday night. Bristol…
All-Stars Schools Team of the Year
RW schools correspondent Huw S Thomas picks his top XV from 2013-14 – and his Player of the Year
Championship blog: Semi-finals second leg wrap
That the two top teams after the regular season should battle it out in the final is a validation of the tournament’s structure. Less so, are rules that permit Bristol’s…
Andy Farrell takes training at Manor Park
ON A fresh Thursday evening last week Manor Park of Nuneaton were going through some defensive drills. Their men’s team have been leaking valuable points in Midlands 3 West (South)…
Wheelchair rugby: first interview with new GB coach Paul Shaw
WHILE THE GB wheelchair players may have had a quiet few months, staff have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything is in place for their return.…
Nutrition: Importance of whey protein to training
DURING THE colder winter months it can feel like a struggle to train, but following a strict yet fulfilling training and diet regime can help you to retain your form,…
RC Delft Dames – Team of the Month (November 2011)
“It’s been hard to earn respect from our men’s teams,” says Astrid Huisman, a flanker with Dutch team RC Delft Dames. “But I’m proud of what we’ve been through and…