THE NEW and improved Super Rugby season has kicked off in the Southern hemishpere and here’s a quick catch up of the week’s tries. If they’re anything to go by,…
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Bloxwich and Cannock suffer big penalties after mass brawl
A RUGBY Football Union Disciplinary Hearing at the Stoke-on-Trent Holiday Inn tonight (February 22, 2011) ruled on two cases involving Staffordshire clubs Bloxwich RFC and Cannock RFC, who were both…
SWALEC Cup, Plate and Bowl quarter-finals draw
HAVING ACCOUNTED for Division One East leaders Newbridge and Premier outfit Glamorgan Wanderers in earlier rounds, Merthyr will be relishing the visit of high-flying Pontypridd to The Wern in the…
Wasps confirm new Director of Rugby – Leon Holden
LONDON WASPS has announced that Leon Holden, the clubs former forwards coach, will fill the role of Director of Rugby until the end of the current season. Holden, will lead…
This weekend’s Magners League previews – all six games
WITH RBS 6 Nations still in full swing, the Magners League once again kicks off on Thursday evening, with Scarlets hosting Edinburgh Rugby in Llanelli. A last minute defeat to…
Mike Schmid confident ahead of Esher’s clash with Nottingham
MIKE SCHMID is confident that Esher can avoid the drop and retain their Championship status for another season. Esher finished their regular league season with a resounding 34-13 win over…
Wales team v Italy – Hook at 13, Jones back at 10
WALES HAVE made one change to their starting line-up from the team who beat Scotland 24-6 for the RBS 6 Nations Round 3 clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday. Scarlets…
Shontayne Hape signs for London Irish
LONDON IRISH have secured the signing of Bath and England centre Shontayne Hape on a two year deal from Bath Rugby. Shontayne currently features in Martin Johnson’s England squad for…
France team to play England – Chabal & Yachvili are back, Medard out
SEBASTIEN CHABAL and Dimitri Yachvili have been recalled to the France side to take on England this Saturday at Twickenham, kick off 5pm, as France bulk up for the physical…
Video of the Day – Toby Flood and Tom Croft drop goal challenge
Toby Flood plays guest coach to fellow Tiger teammate Tom Croft during a drop goal challenge. Toby takes more pleasure in laughing at Tom’s attempts than giving coaching advance. Think…