Connacht Rugby have announced the starting XV that will face Aironi this Saturday at the Stadio Zaffanella (kick-off 4.30pm). Head Coach Eric Elwood has picked a similar side to the team…
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Brumbies v Waratahs preview
The HSBC Waratahs will be looking to keep their winning record going against Australian teams when they take on the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium tomorrow night. Phil Waugh returns to…
Ospreys sign Crusaders and Samoa half-back Kahn Fotuali’i
The Ospreys are delighted to confirm the signing of Crusaders and Samoa half-back Kahn Fotuali’i. Auckland born Fotuali’i, 28, has penned a two-year deal with the Ospreys, and will link…
Scarlets team v Treviso – Jones, Stoddart and North back in red!
The Scarlets will welcome back a host of their international players for a crucial home fixture against Benetton Treviso at Parc y Scarlets this Sunday (kick-off 5.35pm, Magners League). And…
Edinburgh team v Ospreys – Laidlaw moved to 10!
Following Scotland’s 21-8 RBS 6 Nations Championship success against Italy last weekend, Edinburgh will seek to secure another Murrayfield home win tomorrow when Ospreys swoop in for a Magners League…
Rugby Book Review – Rugby in the 19th Century
The Armchair Zone with Alan Pearey – Deputy Editor There have been some cracking rugby history books down the years, but never have we been treated to rugby writing by…
Rugby Book Review – The Rugby Coaching Manual
Even good coaching books can be heavy going for the reader, so how refreshing to discover something packed with sound advice yet as easy to digest as a forkful of…
Vodacom Cup Preview
The current North Section log leaders, GWK Griquas, will try to inflict a first defeat of the 2011 Vodacom Cup on DHL Western Province when these teams collide at DHL…
Munster team to take on Cardiff Blues – O’Connell returns
Conor Murray will lead the Munster back line when they resume their Magners League campaign with the game against Cardiff Blues at the City Stadium tomorrow evening (7.05pm). Tony McGahan…
Steve Diamond slams Kris Chesney as he stays in Toulon
Sale Sharks Executive Director of Sport Steve Diamond has revealed that Kris Chesney will not now be joining the club. Steve said, “ I was clearly told by the agent and…