THE TOP 14 is soon to close down for three weeks allowing clubs to take stock of their early season form. For Racing Metro it’s been nothing short of disastrous.…
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Bryan Redpath removed as Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks
BRYAN REDPATH has been removed as Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks, with chief executive Steve Diamond taking charge of all coaching matters for the remainder of the season. John…
The Championship Blog – Week 7 round-up
AS PREDICTED in last week’s column, the pick of the round seven matches was Bristol’s clash with Bedford at the Memorial Ground on Sunday. Back-to-back wins in the British &…
An exclusive look at the new 2013 Lions kit
WHAT WILL Warren Gatland's British & Irish Lions squad be wearing in Australia next year? Rugby World exclusively revealed the new Lions shirt today and you can read all about…
Rugby World – December 2012 edition contents
Autumn Tests special! The new issue of Rugby World brings you an in-depth preview of the autumn Internationals as the world's best teams endeavour to achieve big wins and ensure…
Aviva Premiership & RaboDirect Pro12: Winners and Losers
THE EUROPEAN break may have either been an unmitigated success or an unqualified nightmare for the UK's elite sides, but there was no time to pause and reflect as both…
RFU considering the sale of naming rights for Twickenham Stadium
THE RFU are exploring the possibility of selling the naming rights to Twickenham Stadium to potential sponsors, in a bid to generate increased funding for upgrades to the stadium ahead…
Five Lions ‘bolters’ to tour Australia
EVERY FOUR years, a player not considered for the Lions tour suddenly finds themselves on the plane, regardless of Test experience or age. Ahead of the British & Irish Lions…
Scotland praying for success ahead of All Blacks visit
WE HAVE all seen Field of Dreams, right? An Iowa farmer takes a mower to his cornfields so he can carve out a baseball diamond. The voices in his head…
Sale eager for first Premiership win against improving Worcester
EIGHT POINTS adrift at the bottom of the Aviva Premiership table, Sale Sharks travel to Worcester this evening knowing that another defeat will only widen the worrying gap between themselves…