Long-serving back row Kai Horstmann will captain Warriors in his final game for the club at Sixways Stadium as Worcester welcome London Irish in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday afternoon…
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Wasps team filled with young talent for Bath trip
London Wasps head to Bath this weekend seeking a vital away Aviva Premiership win. Wasps are looking to do the double over their West Country counterparts having beaten Bath 27-24…
Western Force and Coach Graham part ways
The Western Force will see out the remainder of the 2012 season under a new coaching structure after the RugbyWA Board today informed Richard Graham he would be stood down…
French focus: Top 14
An end of an era is approaching in Perpignan and the fans are getting teary at the prospect. After nine seasons loosehead prop Perry Freshwater is retiring at the end…
Buchanan re-signs with Harlequins
Rob Buchanan, who is ranked among the most talented and exciting of England’s young hookers, has committed his future to Harlequins. The 20-year-old has signed a two year contract that…
Falcons unchanged for Sarries showdown
Newcastle Falcons chief Gary Gold has named an unchanged side for this Friday’s Aviva Premiership showdown with Saracens at Kingston Park (kick-off 7.45pm). Gold, who has guided his resurgent Falcons…
Leinster name strong team to play Ulster
In all there are 13 Ireland qualified players in the starting Leinster XV including scrum-half Eoin Reddan – making his 60th Leinster appearance – who links up with Jonathan Sexton…
Luke Braid to captain Blues in place of injured Mealamu
Flanker Luke Braid has been given the captaincy duties in the absence of Keven Mealamu for this weekend’s match against the Highlanders in Dunedin. “Luke was selected by his team-mates…
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Champagne rugby – plenty of fizz but no pop. This pretty much sums up London Welsh’s efforts in the first half of the clash with promotion favourites Bristol, at the…
Wasps training with Mixed Martial Arts experts
“We invited the BAMMA guys down because we’re always looking at new ways of improving our skill-sets,” says lock Marco Wentzel, “and it’s been a big success.” The Wasps vice-captain…