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…
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Counties close clean sweep tour with Test win in Spain
England Counties completed their fifth successive summer tour clean sweep when they claimed another international Test scalpby beating Spain in Valladolid. The Counties scored seven tries and keep their lines…
Non Evans made MBE
One of Wales’ brightest sporting talents, Non Evans, has been awarded the title of Member of the British Empire (MBE) by the Queen, in her 2011 Birthday Honours list. Recognised…
England Saxons team to play Tonga on Sunday
England Saxons have made four changes to their starting line-up for Sunday’s Churchill Cup clash with Tonga at Gloucester (2.30pm). Full back Alex Goode (Saracens), wing Charlie Sharples (Gloucester Rugby),…
Crane backs Johnson to climb England ranks
England Saxons captain Jordan Crane is backing Exeter’s Tom Johnson to continue his climb up the international ranks. A superb first season in the Aviva Premiership with the Chiefs saw…
John Steele leaves the RFU
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Board of Directors can confirm that John Steele has left the Union with immediate effect. Current RFU chairman and now acting Chief Executive Martyn Thomas…
George Ford beats Owen Farrell to England No 10 shirt
England U20 have named their side to face Ireland in the opening Pool C match of the 2011 Junior World Championship in Treviso, Italy (KO 5.10pm UK time, live on…
Wales Under 20 look to start strongly
Wales Under 20 head coach Richard Webster has named his side to take on Argentina in their opening IRB Junior World Championship game, in Padua on Friday (17.10 UK time).…
ARU pays tribute to retiring Al Baxter
Australian Rugby Union managing director and chief executive John O’Neill and Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans have today both paid tribute to the contribution to the game made by Al…
Joe Ford signs for Leeds
Leeds Carnegie have announced the signing of fly half Joe Ford, 21, on a two year contract from Heineken Cup finalists Northampton Saints. Ford returns to Headingley Carnegie after a…