Brian McLaughlin has named in a strong 32 man squad to face the Scarlets in the Magners League on Friday evening (KO 19.05). Ireland trio Andrew Trimble, Paddy Wallace and…
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Edinburgh to go back to basics against Munster
EDINBURGH INTERIM head coach Nick Scrivener today called for a “significant improvement” in how his team perform the fundamentals of their game as the capital club prepare to face Munster…
The identical twins behind Welsh’s promotion push
FRESH FROM his two try haul which inspired London Welsh to a late bonus point at Worcester last weekend, James Lewis has now set his sights on helping the Dragons…
Tony Buckley signs for Sale Sharks rugby
NEW Sale supremo Steve Diamond has made his first capture since taking up at the reins at Edgeley Park by swooping to capture Irish man mountain, Tony Buckley. Weighing in…
Tom Wood sings Delilah – better player than singer? You decide…
OUR VIDEO of the Day features England’s new star Tom Wood, the Northampton back-rower who was persuaded to take the microphone and sing Delilah in a post-match reception at the top…
Nicky Robinson citing dismissed – Griffiths & Willis banned
THE CITING of Gloucester Rugby’s Nicky Robinson for a dangerous tackle on London Irish’s Darren Allinson during the LV= Cup match on February 5 was tonight dismissed and he can continue playing. Robinson…
Leinster v Cardiff Blues Preview – Jono Gibbes
THE LEINSTER squad continued their preparations ahead of Saturday evening’s Magners League clash against the Cardiff Blues in Cardiff City Stadium (KO: 6.30pm) with a training session in University College…
Tom Varndell out for 12 weeks
TOM VARNDELL sustained an ankle ligament injury against Gloucester Rugby at Adams Park on Sunday. He will undergo surgery and then begin a rehab programme. He expected to be out…
Four-try Andy Short happy to emulate Chris Ashton
ON A weekend where England Seniors notched up eight tries, England U20 went three better, scoring 11 on the way to beating their Italian counterparts 74-3.Chris Ashton may have stolen…
Mike Schmid calls for final flourish
MIKE SCHMID has called for Esher to finish the season on a high against Moseley on Saturday despite being doomed to the Championship relegation play-offs. Esher were edged out in…