Eric Elwood – Connacht Rugby’s record points scorer – faces his first Amlin Challenge Cup contest as the province’s new coach accepting they know precious little about their Round 1…
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Bath v Biarritz Heineken Cup preview
Luke Watson will lead Bath Rugby out to face Biarritz Olympique at The Recreation Ground on Sunday as something of a Heineken Cup novice – but singing the praises of…
Ospreys head for Toulon
The Ospreys have qualified for the last three Heineken Cup quarter-finals – now new captain Alun Wyn Jones wants the club to go at least another step further towards the…
Toulouse target fifth Heineken title
The 16thseason of European club rugby’s elite tournament kicks-off on Friday and Toulouse will open the defence of their Heineken Cup crown in a “Clash of Champions” against London Wasps…
Toulouse going for back to back titles
TOULOUSE TARGET A FIFTH TITLE The 16thseason of European club rugby’s elite tournament kicks-off on Friday and Toulouse will open the defence of their Heineken Cup crown in a “Clash…
Connacht tickets
After a successful start to the season which included a record home attendance against Ulster, Connacht Rugby are offering fans a special offer on ticket prices for their two home…
Damian Hopley appoints new Commercial Manager
The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) today announced the appointment of Alex Anderson as its first Commercial Manager with immediate effect. In his new role Alex will be responsible for driving…
world cup story
Barking are now the only team with a 100% record after they won at home to Macclesfield and Blackheath went down 22-21 at Tynedale. Tynedale trailed Blackheath until the 54th-…
Aviva Premiership Round 5 Review
ROUND 6 FIXTURES Friday 22nd October Leeds Carnegie v Sale Sharks (Headingley Carnegie, 7.45pm). Live on Newcastle Falcons v Saracens (Kingston Park, 8pm) Saturday 23rd October Leicester Tigers v Bath…
Aviva Premiership Player of the Month
Jacques Burger was today named the Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for September, after some sensational performances for Saracens. “He’s the man,” said Panel chairman Paul Morgan. “He has…