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John Bentley previews the relegation decider – Newcastle v Leeds
Former Newcastle Falcons winger John Bentley says he fears for the future of Rugby Union at the highest level of English club rugby ahead of this Saturday’s massive clash between…
Scarlets ‘deeply-shocked’ over WRU’s Gavin Quinnell decision
Scarlets and Llanelli RFC player, Gavin Quinnell has been forced to end his professional rugby career after the serious eye injury sustained in the game against Cross Keys caused him…
Verdicts on Marler, Ayerza and Briggs
Joe Marler of Harlequins and Marcos Ayerza of Leicester both banned for two weeks after their fight in the Harlequins v Leicester match on Saturday. Both can play again on…
Force Matt Hodgson avoids shoulder surgery
Tough Emirates Western Force loose forward Matt Hodgson has escaped the need for surgery after injuring his left shoulder in the club’s match against the Rebels on Saturday night but…
Errors prove costly for Exeter
Disappointed Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter blamed his side for making a series of “dumb” errors as they slipped to a 27-22 defeat against Leeds Carnegie in the Aviva…
Tristan Roberts signs for Bristol
Bristol Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of fly half Tristan Roberts from Doncaster Knights. The 24-year old successfully passed a medical this morning and will join the Club…
Western Force will sport one-off jersey for charity
Emirates Western Force players will suit up in a unique ‘one-off’ jersey this Saturday night when they tackle the Waratahs in Perth. The custom designed jersey will not only look…
Sonny Bill Williams talks about the Christchurch earthquake
US RUGBY players think of ourselves as entertainers and, after the two big earthquakes in New Zealand, that’s what I think we go back to when we try to lift…
Ryan Jones – Man on a mission
Things change quickly in rugby, just ask Ryan Jones. Back in November he had “the worst 20 minutes of my rugby career”. First he was responsible for conceding the late…