BACK IN April last year, Bath legend and former England prop Duncan Bell announced his retirement from rugby. Nothing special about that of course, tens of players hang up their…
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The Championship Blog – Festive round-up
THE HIGHLIGHT of the festive period was London Scottish’s performance at Kingston Park where they almost pulled off a shock win over Championship leaders Newcastle. In front of the Sky…
Top 14: Expat half-term report
JONNY WILKINSON brought down the curtain on 2012 in fine style, signing off with a 26-point haul as Toulon crushed Perpignan 46-13 and consolidated their position as the Top 14’s…
Rugby World – February 2013 edition contents
A NEW year means new hopes, and the latest issue of Rugby World throws the spotlight on a clutch of players aiming high for club and country. England flanker Tom…
Pro’s Playbook: Midfield Attacking Options
EVERY MONTH we rack the brains of the professionals to bring you the best tips to help you improve your game! We speak to John Fletcher, RFU Development Manager and…
Chill-out chat with Tim Visser
Scotland’s wing on Rees, roundabouts and revenge. By Sarah Mockford RUGBY WORLD: Who would play you in a film of your life? TIM VISSER: The guy from The Hangover. Bradley…
King’s School Macclesfield – School Team of the Month (November 2012)
KING’S SCHOOL, Macclesfield held off St Paul’s School, Eltham College, Ellesmere College and Rugby to claim this month’s award. After an unbeaten tour of Canada, the Cheshire school – led…
Future Faces: Jordi Murphy and Koree Britton
Jordi Murphy (Leinster) You were born in Barcelona. Is your family Irish? Yes. In the late 1980s my parents moved to Spain and my sister and I were born there,…
How to – Fight the Festive Flab
THE FESTIVE season always leads to an increased intake of food and drink. But try to keep your diet in check, maintain some sort of training routine and get rid…
Pershore – Team of the Month (October 2012)
TOMMY HAYES has been around the block but he never forgets the words of one of his first coaches, Waikato’s Kevin Greene. “He encouraged us to have the confidence to…