LONDON Wasps and Harlequins will break new ground on 30 January when their LV Cup match will be played in Abu Dhabi. With both clubs missing their key internationals as the…
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Robert Jones on Wales, Dan Carter, Adam Jones and creativity
Former Wales and Lions scrum-half Robert Jones says it’s all about wins, not good performances in defeat, for Wales. “The main feeling I’m left with after the autumn is one…
Toby Booth on England, Jonny Wilkinson, Toulouse and physicality
London Irish head coach and former England Saxons coach Toby Booth gives Rugby World his England verdict following the autumn Tests. “I know some fans will have doubted England after…
Claassens commits to Bath
Bath Rugby is pleased to announce that scrum-half Michael Claassens has signed a contract extension which will see him stay with us for another two years. Claassens joined Bath Rugby…
Iran becomes IRB member
The global rugby family has a new member, with Iran being welcomed as the IRB’s 118th member union. The Iranian union joins heavyweights England, New Zealand, Wales and the rest after progressing through…
Ospreys sign teenage South African scrum-half
The Ospreys have confirmed the signing of 18-year old South African born, Welsh qualified, scrum-half Matthew Torrance on a development contract. Torrance hails from Durban, but qualifies for Wales through his…
Gareth Thomas on the Ellen Degeneres Show – Video
Former Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas has been in Los Angeles this week, as a guest on one of America’s biggest chat shows with Ellen Degeneres. A year after…
Magners League previews for this weekend
With the half way stage of the season now passed, teams will now concentrate on their push for a top four placing to secure a spot in the Magners League…
Wales East v West the Under-20 trial
Wales Under 20 assistant coach Richard Webster is looking for players to stand up and be counted in the East v West trial match at Cross Keys tomorrow (Wednesday) evening…
London Irish 24 Bath 25 – The Verdict
By Paul Morgan, editor of Rugby World Magazine Well, something had to give here at the Madejski Stadium as two of the sides with the worst recent record in the…