Leicester are getting ready for the biggest game of their season this weekend, when they host Northampton in the Aviva Premiership top of the table clash. But recently Scott Quinnell…
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Meet Matthew Morgan, the next Wales fly-half
Katie Field meets exciting young Ospreys fly-half Matthew Morgan. There’s a feeling in some rugby circles that young players have the natural flair coached out of them, but Swansea coach…
Lee Byrne could be back for Heineken Cup – Ospreys
Lee Byrne will have the plaster removed from his fractured thumb this week ahead of a potential return to action in time for the crucial Heineken Cup fixtures against London…
RFU back John Steele’s review
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Board of Directors met today to review the recommendations of John Steele, its new Chief Executive, for changes to the organisation in preparation for the…
Romania completes World Cup line-up
England and Scotland now know their final pool opponents for next year’s World Cup with Romania the last team to qualify for the New Zealand tournament. Romania held Uruguay to…
Jerry Flannery set for more time on the sidelines
Jerry Flannery’s cruel run of luck with injuries has continued with confirmation that the Munster and Ireland hooker is facing a lay-off of between four to six weeks. Jerry Flannery…
Cian Healy signs new Ireland contract
The Irish Rugby Football Union is pleased to announce the signing of another international contract with Cian Healy signing a new deal that will seem him continue to play in…
Wasps to play Harlequins in Abu Dhabi
LONDON Wasps and Harlequins will break new ground on 30 January when their LV Cup match will be played in Abu Dhabi. With both clubs missing their key internationals as the…
Robert Jones on Wales, Dan Carter, Adam Jones and creativity
Former Wales and Lions scrum-half Robert Jones says it’s all about wins, not good performances in defeat, for Wales. “The main feeling I’m left with after the autumn is one…
Toby Booth on England, Jonny Wilkinson, Toulouse and physicality
London Irish head coach and former England Saxons coach Toby Booth gives Rugby World his England verdict following the autumn Tests. “I know some fans will have doubted England after…