By Rugby World editor, Paul Morgan WHEN I WAS at Welford Road a couple of seasons ago the then Gloucester defence coach Dennis Betts said his side couldn’t control ‘the…
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Nick Mallett forced to apologise to referee Romain Poite
Nick Mallett, Head Coach of Italy, has clarified the position following comments made at a press conference before the match against Ireland in Rome on 5 February, which gave the…
IRB broker new deal with Fiji rugby and their Government
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has brokered an agreement between the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) and the Fiji Government which will see the Government’s commitment to significant investment in Fiji’s…
Hong Kong Sevens draw revealed
The Official Draw for the 24-team Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens was held today at Exchange Square in Hong Kong. Joint World Series leaders New Zealand and England top Pools…
Video of the Day – Richie McCaw
With the upcoming World Cup in his back yard, Richie McCaw will have even more pressure on him to lead out a successful team. Making his international debut before turning…
Duncan Bell cited for gouging
DUNCAN BELL of Bath Rugby has been cited for making contact with the eye/eye area of Sale Sharks’ Chris Jones during the Aviva Premiership match on February 11. Bell has…
Saracens team to play Leeds – Borthwick back
Captain Steve Borthwick returns from the shoulder injury that has ruled him out for the past four games in Saracens clash with Leeds while Richard Wigglesworth, Michael Tagicakibau and James…
Cipriani’s Rebels hammered on Day One of Super 15
The HSBC Waratahs have started the 2011 Super Rugby season in emphatic fashion, ruining the Melbourne Rebels’ inaugural match with a 43-0 whitewash at AAMI Park to be the first…
Harlequins team to play Leeds – Danny Care starts
Quins welcome back Harlequins and England’s Danny Care when they take on Sale Sharks at the Twickenham Stoop. Quins will be determined to right the wrongs from last week’s defeat against…
Leinster team to play Blues – Leo Cullen to set new record
The Leinster team to face the Cardiff Blues in Cardiff City Stadium in Saturday’s Magners League clash (KO: 6.30pm) has been named. Leo Cullen will enter the history books when he…