Northampton Saints have confirmed that Phil Dowson has renewed his commitment to the club by signing a new contract. Dowson, 29, has been at Franklin’s Gardens since the summer of…
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Cardiff Blues won’t appeal Richie Rees ban
Having received the written submission from the ERC regarding the 12-week ban imposed on Blues ccrum-half Richie Rees, Cardiff Blues will not be appealing against the decision. An independent Disciplinary…
Last Scotland v Wales tickets on sale!
The last release of tickets for public sale for Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales at Murrayfield next month is now underway. Scotland, currently ranked seventh in the…
Fans benefit from extra train services
Rugby fans heading to the city-centre for the first RBS 6 Nations clash of the championship against England will be boosted by the additional train services announced by Arriva Trains…
Andrew Sheridan extends his contract with Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks, England and British Lions International Andrew Sheridan has ended speculation about his future by extending his existing contract to stay at Sale Sharks for a further season. Andrew…
England 2/1 favourites to win Six Nations!
CHRIS ASHTON is the 2/1 favourite with Ladbrokes to be England’s top try scorer in the 2011 6 Nations. The Northampton winger heads up the market with Mark Cueto the 5/1…
Maidstone docked 50 points in gouging probe
MAIDSTONE FC have been deducted 50 league points and fined £2,000 after being found guilty of conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Union and/or the Game contrary to Rule…
Sale Sharks appoint Steve Diamond – he leaves Russia team
Sale Sharks have announced that former player and coach Steve Diamond will join the club as Executive Director of Sport from 1 February. Steve will be responsible for all rugby-related…
Date set for Ralepelle and Basson hearing
A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union will investigate the anti-doping case of Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle in Cape Town on January 25. The committee…
Andrew Trimble signs new Ireland contract
Andrew Trimble has become the latest player to commit his future to playing in Ireland with his home province Ulster by putting pen to paper on a new Ireland international…