Italy’s Sergio Parisse will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Sunday. He leads a multi-national side that features Australia’s George Smith and Springbok Joe van Niekerk alongside him…
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Fergus Thomson to miss World Cup
Fergus Thomson, the 27-year-old Glasgow Warriors hooker, will miss this autumn’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand through the recurrence of a shoulder problem, which required surgery. Eight-times capped Thomson,…
Narraway to lead England v Barbarians – injuries delay team
England today confirmed that Gloucester No.8 Luke Narraway (with cup) will lead the side against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday but have delayed naming their team because of…
Video of the Day – Gloucester showing amazing tricks and skills
You’ve seen the All Blacks and the Wallabies show their skills, well now it is the turn of the boys from Kingsholm to demonstrate great tekkers! Enjoy – which one…
Connacht make Heineken Cup for the first time
Connacht Rugby will taste Heineken Cup action for the first time next season – courtesy of Leinster winning their second Heineken Cup crown with a sensational comeback that clinched a…
England Saxons to name Churchill squad on Monday
England Saxons will name the squad to defend their Churchill Cup title in next month’s games at Northampton, Gloucester and Worcester on Monday, May 30. The Saxons face the USA…
2010/11 Scottish Rugby Club Award winners
The Scottish Rugby Club awards took place tonight (Friday, 20 May) The evening celebrates the achievements of both teams and individuals in Scottish rugby and provides a perfect way to…
Bookies are confident Tuilagi will go to the World Cup
MANU TUILAGI is odds-on (1/2) to make the England World Cup squad according to Ladbrokes. He’s just evens to score a try at the World Cup and it’s 33/1 he…
Sir Clive Woodward will not be returning to the RFU
Sir Clive Woodward has ruled himself out of the Rugby Football Union’s Performance Director job. “Since the Rugby Football Union announced its restructuring plan late last year, there has been…
Dan Carter could still play in Europe
Dan Carter has signed a four-year contract to continue playing for the All Blacks, but left the door wide open for a move to a big French club but inserting…