The following cases will be heard by an RFU Disciplinary Panel on Tuesday, December 6: Phil Dowson (Northampton Saints) following his citing contrary to Law 10(4)(j) for a dangerous tackle…
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Win tickets for Harlequins v Saracens – With Hilton HHonours
During a relaxing festive season, getting back to the gym or playing your favourite sport might not be at the top of your to do list. For that reason, Hilton…
Topsy Ojo re-signs with London Irish
London Irish announced today that England winger Topsy Ojo has signed a new two year contract that will keep him at the Club until the end of the 2013/14 season.…
20 Books to get you through the festive season
Fancy a quiet read when The Sound of Music is on again? Get stuck into this pile of literature... (going left to right...) 1. Union, The Heart of Rugby, Stunning…
Canada claim first IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup
Canada’s women produced a display full of pace, power and commitment to beat England 26-7 and claim the first IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup, in Dubai. The eight-team tournament, played…
England win the Dubai Sevens
England are Dubai Sevens champions again after beating France 29-12 in the final of the second leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series. A superb second day performance saw Ben…
Steve Thompson retires from all rugby
London Wasps can today confirm that hooker Steve Thompson has been forced to retire from the game following a neck injury. Thompson sustained the injury training with his new club…
Rory Lamont returns to Glasgow
Having equalled their best ever run of victories in a single RaboDirect PRO12 season, Glasgow Warriors today delivered another significant signing coup, securing fans’ favourite Rory Lamont on a contract…
Rugby World’s Championship blog
Unquestionably the story of the week is the sudden departure of Graham Dawe from Plymouth Albion, writes Richard Grainger. Dawe, 51, had coached Albion for 12 years and only hung…
Scotland A to face the Saxons
Scotland A will face their English counterparts in the Borders on the eve of next February’s Calcutta Cup clash. It will be the first time Scotland have faced the team,…