MONTPELLIER COACH Fabien Galthié has been talking up Treviso this week, warning his players the Italians will pose a real threat when the two sides meet on Saturday in the…
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Stuart Lancaster at England’s kit launch
ENGLAND LAUNCHED their new home shirt in Leeds this week. Here coach Stuart Lancaster and wing Marland Yarde talk about the tradition of the jersey as well as the challenges…
New Salary Cap powers for Premiership Rugby
PREMIERSHIP RUGBY is set to take more of a critical view of its member clubs after it was announced yesterday that clubs may be subjected to more transparent salary cap…
A French guide to the Heineken Cup
By Gavin Mortimer Let’s for a while forget the future and enjoy the present. Yes, the Heineken Cup is upon us and though it may well be the last of…
Could Sonny Bill Williams return to Union?
Sonny Bill Williams has missed out on selection for New Zealand’s Rugby League World Cup squad having dithered over his desire to play for the team, saying he probably shouldn’t…
Referees named for the November Tests
THE IRB has announced their match official appointments for the upcoming Internationals. Find out who's been put in charge of the upcoming games for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Nigel Owens set to referee Racing v Clermont
FRESH FROM his exemplary performance during the match-for-the-ages between South Africa and New Zealand in the last round of the 2013 Rugby Championship, Nigel Owens has been handed another big…
The Championship Blog: Round Four
Week four of the Greene King IPA Championship leaves one side unbeaten and another three still winless, as the second tier of English rugby continues to provide more try value…
Buckle up for Munster v Leinster
ON SATURDAY several Irish rugby fans may feel compelled to abandon their other halves, lock themselves in the living room and turn on the telly. Partners may be left to…
Aviva Premiership: Round five preview
The next round is here - as are our predictions!