London Wasps have snapped up two exciting young English props as the club strengthens the depth in its squad. Lewis Thiede joins the Wasps Academy from Doncaster, after an impressive…
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Eighty minute Miles as RFU Championship reaches climax
Deadly finisher Miles Benjamin will hope to mark his 100th appearance for Worcester with promotion to the Aviva Premiership. Benjamin’s tries – 25 in 29 appearances this season – have…
Pirates looking to cut the deficit
Trailing by nine points following their 21-12 loss at home to Worcester in the first match of the two-legged RFU Championship final, the Cornish Pirates are looking forward to Wednesday…
Johann Muller signs contract extension
Ulster Rugby today announced that second row forward Johann Muller has signed a one year contract extension. The South African arrived in Belfast last summer from the Natal Sharks on…
Vickerman signs for England Sevens
Rob Vickerman will join the England Sevens set-up from Newcastle Falcons next season. The centre has signed a two-year deal to become a full-time member of head coach Ben Ryan’s…
Life and times of Stephen Ferris
I’d encourage anyone who’s a late starter in rugby to believe they can make it. I didn’t pick up a rugby ball regularly until my mid-teens as I was more…
Behind the scenes with the Wallabies
EVER WONDERED what happens on an international rugby tour? Well now you can find out! Here Australia’s exciting young backs James O’Connor, Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale give you an…
Winner takes all as Herts meet Gloucestershire for Twickers final
Hertfordshire will play for a Bill Beaumont Cup final place at Twickenham Stadium when they host pool rivals Gloucestershire at Old Albanian RFC this Saturday (May 21, kick off 3pm).…
Pampas XV Crowned Vodacom Champions
The Pampas XV are Vodacom Cup champions for 2011 after they secured a clinical 14-9 victory over the Vodacom Blue Bulls at the Profert Olen Park stadium in Potchefstroom on…
Is the demand for success damaging the WRU?
Welsh rugby faces a tough couple of years. Regions are struggling financially but still the media and the WRU demand success, writes Paul Turner. It annoys me when I read…