I WENT to Stuart Lancaster’s Six Nations debrief last week. He had put together an impressive presentation, complete with PowerPoint display, but what really stood out were the words of…
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Ben Cohen blasts England appointment
BEN COHEN has criticised the appointment of Stuart Lancaster as England head coach on a permanent basis. Cohen, who was part of England’s 2003 World Cup-winning squad, believes the RFU…
Force ready for Reds
Western Force is determined to make the most of a month long run at home starting with the reigning champion Reds on Saturday night (KO . Following four of their…
Samoan Treviranus extends Exiles stay until 2014
London Irish can confirm Samoan back rower Ofisa Treviranus will be at the club until 2014. The 27 year old Samoan, who has played 22 tests for the Pacific Island…
Waratahs unchanged for Chiefs
Michael Foley has backed the same team to come up with the goods for a second week running as the Waratahs prepare to travel to Hamilton ahead of Saturday’s round…
Rugby World’s Championship Blog
Three down and three to go! For the first time this season I can say with some certainty that two of the three play-off pools are virtually decided, writes Richard…
Journey through rugby – Simon Shaw
A three-time Lions tourist, Simon Shaw spent 14 years at Wasps and has represented England in 71 Tests and at three World Cups. Here are a few things you might…
Down returns for Blues against Scarlets
Cardiff Blues second row forward James Down has recovered from a fracture dislocation of his ankle to make his first start since Racing Metro in November. The Blues also welcome…
O’Driscoll and Cullen return for Ospreys clash
Brian O’Driscoll will make his first appearance for Leinster after making significant progress in recent weeks following injury and he will partner fellow Ireland international Fergus McFadden at centre for…
England Women hot favourites for Sevens crown
England Women are set to embark on their second ever assault on the IRB’s Women Sevens Challenge Cup in Hong Kong this weekend and they are looking to top the…