Waratahs and Wallaby back Berrick Barnes will take an extended break from Rugby commencing immediately. Barnes has been suffering from footballers’ migraines in recent weeks and has spent a number…
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Nucifora makes ten changes for Fiji clash
Coach David Nucifora has made 10 changes for the Australian Under 20s clash with Fiji in their second match of the pool stages at the IRB Junior World Championships in…
Owen Farrell in, George Ford out for England
England U20 have made nine changes to the side that started the 33-25 win against Ireland in their Junior World Championship opener for the game against Scotland in Treviso on…
Wright names young Scots to face auld enemy
Scotland under-20 have made three personnel changes to the starting side ahead of their IRB Junior World Championship match against England at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso tomorrow night…
Christchurch fund raiser organised in London
New Zealand’s rugby and cricket greats are teaming together to assist in raising money for Christchurch, New Zealand and support the New Zealand Gala Fundraiser which features a special performance…
Woodward 25-1 to be named new RFU Chief Executive
MALCOLM WALL is the 7/4 favourite with Ladbrokes to take over as the next RFU Chief Executive Officer. Nigel Melville is just behind at 2/1 with World Cup winning coach Clive…
Wales name U20 team to take on New Zealand
Wales U20 team v New Zealand (Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo, Tuesday 14 June, 5.10pm UK time, Live on S4C) The Wales Under 20 coaching team has made seven changes and…
Saxons book final place in trying times for Tonga
England Saxons booked their place in the Churchill Cup final against Canada by destroying the Tonga pack in the Kingsholm rain. Stuart Lancaster’s side were awarded a hat-trick of penalty…
Hardy boys take charge at scrum and lineout
Simon Hardy watched England Saxons overwhelm Tonga at the scrum and lineout and admitted: “As a forwards coach you couldn’t ask for any more.” The Saxons booked their place in…
Italy A blast into Churchill Cup Plate final
Italy A survived a second half Russian fightback to book their place in the Churchill Cup Plate final. The Azzurri led 18-6 at the break but they held on by…