From the start I loved rugby. I was four when I first headed to Middlesbrough RFC for mini rugby, following my older brother, Chris, there. In the garden I was…
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The life and times of Ross Ford
My mum was the rugby player in the family, but living in the Scottish Borders – a hotbed of the game – it was only a matter of time before…
Martyn Williams to play against Wales!
Wales’ most capped forward Martyn Williams will line up against Wales on Saturday 4 June (2.30pm) as part of a star-studded Barbarians side. Martyn Williams said, “It sounds strange to be…
Tom Shanklin forced to retire
Cardiff Blues can confirm that Blues, Wales and Lions centre Tom Shanklin will retire due to a knee injury. “My knee isn’t too bad, it’s ok to walk and cycle and…
Barbarians v Aussies confirmed for November
Australian Rugby Union today confirmed the Qantas Wallabies will head to the Northern Hemisphere after the Rugby World Cup to take on the Barbarians at Twickenham. The Barbarians will be out…
Henson to play for Wales again? Want a bet on it?
GAVIN HENSON may never play for Wales again according to Ladbrokes. The firm have opened a book on his future and make him 8/11 to never represent Wales at full international…
Tom Palmer – Naked Truth
Quick-Fire Profile… Name: Tom Palmer Position: Lock Age: 31 (27 Mar 1979) Born: Haringey, London Big – that’s how I was as a five-year-old, so it was only a matter…
Watch Digby Ioane’s incredible celebration! With video
We’ve had the Ash Splash but Digby Ioane took try celebrations to a new high with his “Caterpillar” in the Reds 39-30 victory over the Bulls. Great try anyway, followed…
Moffat to take on new Scotland role
One of Scotland’s most experienced rugby coaches is to take on a new role with Scottish Rugby. Rob Moffat, who stood down as Edinburgh head coach on 31 January, is…
Neath’s Tom James is Principality Player of the Month
Neath’s Tom James has won the Principality Player of the Month award for March. The 21 year old scrum half has been an influential member of the Welsh All Blacks…