NICK EASTER leads the England side for the first time in a full international against Samoa at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (2.30pm). The Harlequins No.8 takes over from Lewis Moody…
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RFU financial results
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), has announced its annual results for the year ended June 30, 2010. In summary the highlights for the year were: – Retained loss £1.1m against retained…
England go to fourth in the world
South Africa, England and Argentina all rise one place in the latest IRB World Rankings after victories in their respective November internationals on Saturday, although it is Bulgaria who claim…
Springboks test positive for banned substances
Springboks Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson (above) are returning home from South Africa’s tour of Britain and Ireland having returned positive samples for a banned stimulant following the Test against…
Ireland 20 Samoa 10 – The Rugby World verdict
By Bea Asprey Ireland were happy to come away with a win from yesterday’s game and end their losing run, but they still have a lot to be worried about.…
England 35 Australia 18 – The Rugby World verdict
ENGLAND WENT careering towards the corner and flew round it against Australia. I have seen many false dawns before, mostly from England, but they rarely come when a side has…
Wales 25 South Africa 29 – The Rugby World verdict
By Sarah Mockford Warren Gatland was so frustrated with this result that he admitted to kicking over a few tables in the Wales dressing room after the game. It was…
RBS Six Nations 2011 Fixtures
The fixture list for the 2011 RBS 6 Nations has been announced with another tantalising finale is in store for rugby fans. On March 19, Grand Slam holders France host…
England v Australia Preview – Back England with eight point start!
England manager Martin Johnson always laughs when a journalist asks him about ‘must win’ games. Well he would wouldn’t he as what coach would paint himself in a corner, admitting…
Melamu ban cut to two weeks
Keven Mealamu, the New Zealand hooker, appeared before an independent IRB Appeal Committee, chaired by Peter Ingwersen (South Africa) and also comprising Robert Williams (Wales) and Jean-Noel Couraud (France). The…