THE RFU has launched a new performance academy, sponsored by BMW, that will provide 30 young players with tailor made support to help them progress onto the elite England team.…
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Magic Michalak on fire in France
“MICHALAK IS back” screams the headline in this week’s Midi Olympique, alongside a photograph of Toulon’s Freddie, a player for whom the word ‘mercurial’ could have been invented. Michalak played…
The Championship Blog – Week 4 round-up
HERE’S a bit of statistical analysis to kick-off this week’s Championship blog, writes Richard Grainger. In the Championship — which doesn’t have a sponsor — 355 points were scored in…
Develop in-season fitness
THE SEASON is here and the hard work isn’t over, writes John Dams. Don’t get stuck in the gym doing things you’re good at; get on the pitch and WORK…
Sheridan’s fighting fit in Toulon
THEY SAY Lourdes is where you go in search of a miracle cure, but if you’re a thirty-something Englishman Toulon seems to be the place in France that has healing…
Step-By-Step Guide: Jack-Knife Roll
IT’S VERY frustrating for a player to present the ball perfectly on the floor – only for an opponent to steal it before one of his own team-mates arrives on…
Chill-out chat with Alex Cuthbert
The Wales wing talks racing, rom-coms and Rosie with Sarah Mockford RUGBY WORLD: What are the happiest and saddest moments of your life to date? ALEX CUTHBERT: The happiest was…
Video: Ben Youngs’s try against Australia
BEN YOUNGS scythed through the Australian defence from the back of a lineout to score a try in England’s 21-20 victory in Sydney in 2010. It was a memorable way…
Three years to RWC 2015
Today marks three years to the kick-off of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England and with that milestone, those tasked with bringing the tournament to the millions of rugby…
Glasgow sign Tongan Test prop Fainga’anuku
TONGA INTERNATIONAL loose-head Ofa Fainga’anuku has signed with Glasgow Warriors on a short-term contract. Subject to medical, the former Waratahs player will ply his trade at Scotstoun Stadium until the…