The only change to team manager Martin Johnson’s squad is on the bench where Hendre Fourie (Leeds Carnegie) takes over from Joe Worsley (London Wasps). Mike Tindall leads the side…
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All Blacks skills video – Part 2 (just launched)…and Part 1
The second in the amazing All Blacks skills videos takes us into the summer Down Under with All Blacks Ma’a Nonu, Cory Jane and Israel Dagg having a backyard barbecue with…
Book review – Bobby Windsor: The Iron Duke
Book review – Bobby Windsor: The Iron Duke Remember Blackadder’s description of the magnum opus he wrote under a pseudonym? “A giant roller coaster of a novel in 400 sizzling…
Scotland unchanged for Wales game
Head coach Andy Robinson has this afternoon named an unchanged starting XV for Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday (kick-off 5pm). The only change to…
Ireland team to play France – Heaslip back!
Venue: Stadio Flaminio Date: Sunday, 13 February 2011 Kick-off: 1500 GMT Coverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC HD channel, Red Button and BBC Sport website; full commentary on BBC 5 live sports…
Andy Robinson signs until 2015
Scottish Rugby announced today that it has reached agreement with Andy Robinson to extend his contract until 31 December 2015. This will keep Robinson at the helm of the national…
Twelve players who WON’T feature for England against Italy
England managed Martin Johnson has cut his squad for the Italy clash on Saturday sending home 12 players. Johnson is due to name his team for the Twickenham Test at noon…
Hendre Fourie – Leeds Carnegie and England
He’s always fun to talk to, is Hendre Fourie. Never short of a story or two, the Leeds flanker tells a good one about how he first found out he…
Wales team v Scotland – Byrne back, Hook at 10
Wales have made three changes, one positional, to the side defeated by England for their RBS 6 Nations Round 2 clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday (kick-off 5pm). Osprey James…
Paul James – Ospreys and Wales
Paul James is talking about the scrum. It’s not just his favourite facet of the game but the one he believes he’s best at; he loves the close quarters combat…