The defending champions – Vodacom Blue Bulls – conceded their second defeat in the 2011 Vodacom Cup after going down to the Boland Cavaliers at Loftus Versfeld. The defending champions conceded…
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Ayoola Erinle called-up by England Sevens
Former England centre Ayoola Erinle and record league try scorer Phil Chesters joined the England Sevens squad this week as they began the build-up to the next two legs of…
Ireland announce ticket prices for World Cup warm-ups
The Irish Rugby Football Union has today announced the ticket prices for the home international games against France and England this August with great value being offered across single tickets…
Rob Kearney re-signs for Leinster
The IRFU is pleased to announce that Ireland and Leinster fullback Rob Kearney has today agreed terms for a new two year contract that will see him playing rugby for…
South Africa rugby – Vodacom Cup preview
The Ford Pumas and the Toyota Free State Cheetahs be aiming to continue their great starts to the season when these teams meet up in their second Vodacom Cup match…
Cardiff team to play Edinburgh – Halfpenny back in Wales contention
Cardiff Blues backs Casey Laulala and Leigh Halfpenny both return from injury to face Edinburgh this Friday. Laulala has recovered from a hamstring injury suffered against Harlequins in early February…
Sheridan out of the rest of the Six Nations
England prop Andrew Sheridan is almost certain to miss the rest of the Six Nations after suffering a torn calf muscle in 17-9 win over France, and leaving Twickenham on…
England return to fourth in the world
England have reclaimed the mantle as the leading northern hemisphere nation in the latest IRB World Rankings after beating France 17-9 in the battle of the unbeaten teams in the…
O’Gara enjoying rugby more than ever – with video
RONAN O’GARA inspired Ireland to a 21-18 win over Scotland on Sunday, winning the Man of the Match award for his services. The fly-half has played second fiddle to Leinster’s…
Ireland sneak a win despite poor discipline
IRELAND HUNG on to claim a victory at Murrayfield on Sunday despite Scotland’s attempted comeback in the last quarter of the match. Jamie Heaslip, Eoin Reddan and Man of the Match…