Wales’ back-up scrum-half Richie Rees is out of the Six Nations after having been banned until 31 March. Rees, the Cardiff Blues player, appeared before an independent Disciplinary Hearing in Dublin…
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Dave Attwood receives nine week suspension – with video
David Attwood, the Gloucester Rugby player appeared before an independent Disciplinary Hearing in Dublin on Thursday, 6 January s a result of the citing complaint arising from the Amlin Challenge…
RFU changes confirmed – Rob Andrew and Clive Woodward
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced a major organisational restructure following the arrival of John Steele as Chief Executive in September 2010. The changes, unanimously approved by the…
Thomas expects Gloucester backlash – Exeter Chiefs
Once roared on by the notorious Gloucester ‘Shed’ this weekend Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Haydn Thomas will return to Kingsholm aiming to inflict misery on his former club for the second…
Rob Moffat wants red hot Edinburgh against Scarlets
Head coach Rob Moffat has stressed the importance of Edinburgh continuing their flying start to 2011 with a win over Scarlets at Murrayfield on Saturday (kick-off 6.30pm) as the capital…
Glenn Delaney says best to come from Green and Whites
GLENN DELANEY has outlined his belief that the best is still yet to come from Nottingham Rugby this season. The Director of Rugby noted at the beginning of the season…
Leinster field all-Ireland backline v Ospreys – team confirmed!
The Leinster team to face the Ospreys in Friday night’s Magners League clash in the RDS (KO: 7.35pm) has been named. Luke Fitzgerald starts at full-back in an all-Ireland qualified…
Euan Murray returns to Premiership action
Big name signing, Euan Murray will make his debut against Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership on Friday (kick off 7.45pm). The 30-year-old Scotland international has been handed the No.…
Ulster v Treviso preview – Ferris on bench, Trimble returns
Friday 7 January – ULSTER v BENETTON TREVISO, At Ravenhill, 7.05pm. TV: Live on BBC Sport NI Referee: Leighton Hodges (WRU, 4th League game). Ulster have lost their last two…
Leicester Tigers do the crossbar challenge – Video
Leicester are getting ready for the biggest game of their season this weekend, when they host Northampton in the Aviva Premiership top of the table clash. But recently Scott Quinnell…