SCHALK BRITS prepared for Saracens’ game against Sale the unconventional way last week – with hardly any sleep at all. The hooker’s first baby, son Christian, was born on Thursday,…
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Edinburgh back to full strength ahead of Scarlets visit
Edinburgh Rugby have welcomed the return of nine front-line Scotland internationalists for this Friday’s PRO12 clash with Scarlets at Murrayfield Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). The players returned to training at the…
Is Lancaster the right man for the job?
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…
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…