Tom Varndell finished last season as the joint top try-scorer in the Aviva Premiership, sharing the honour with his team-mate Christian Wade. He ran in 13 tries in 20 league…
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Rugby Championship: Here comes Round Three
New Zealand versus Argentina; Australia versus South Africa. It can only be Round Three of the Rugby Championship. Here's a short preview of the teams involved.
Five things we’ll learn about Welsh rugby this season
Paul Williams looks at what we will learn about Welsh rugby this season, from 4G pitches to new-look Dragons and young pretenders. Will the regions have to burn and start…
Former players offer Premiership and Pro12 predictions
BOTH THE Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12 are about to burst back in to life this Friday. Newcastle and Bath kick off the Premiership and Scarlets and Leinster kick of…
Premiership and Pro12 opening day upsets
Shocks happen every season and sometimes the big boys fall on opening day...
Aviva Premiership: Five players to watch
The Aviva Premiership starts with Newcastle Falcons hosting Bath at Kingston Park on Friday. Here is a summary of five key players to look out for throughout the season.
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30 minutes with… Freddie Burns
RUGBY WORLD: Any nicknames? FREDDIE BURNS: It used to be Rubber Face because I pull horrendous faces when I’m playing; I can’t help but gurn. Then Tom Voyce started calling…
Rugby statistics: History won’t repeat in Premiership or Pro12
The stats from last season are impressive, with big players beating defenders and kickers clinging to ridiculous conversion percentages. But does this show who should win the league next season…
RaboDirect Pro12: Five players to watch
By James Tennant The thirteenth instalment of the RaboDirect Pro12 season is about to get underway as provinces, clubs and regions from the Celtic nations and Italy battle it out…