New Zealand secured a fourth successive IRB Junior World Championship title after full back Beauden Barrett’s late try made certain of a 33-22 victory in an enthralling final at the Stadio Plebiscito…
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Phil Waugh ends career with a loss
The HSBC Waratahs gallant 2011 campaign has come to a close after going down to the Blues 26-13 in their Super Rugby Qualifier at Eden Park, Auckland. In a season…
Strength and Conditioning of Youth Rugby Players: Part II
It was stated in Part I Emphasis on Technique, when working with youth rugby players there should be a real focus on developing multiple fitness components and athletic abilities. Training…
Hoani cooks up a storm
Life on the rugby pitch may be the key ingredient for all of Rob Baxter’s squad as they prepare for the new 2011/12 season, but off it Exeter Chiefs prop…
Rotherham capture lock Robin Copeland from Plymouth Albion
The 23 year old made a huge impact in his debut season for the South West outfit last term, scoring five tries in his twenty appearances. He is expected to…
Wales Sevens head for Moscow
Wales Sevens head to Moscow this weekend on the second leg of a series of summer FIRA Sevens tournaments. They have made five changes from last weekend’s Lyon tournament and…
Free Runners invade Twickenham – Video
Mike Tindall and Co challenge some crazy free runners to touch rugby, just in time for summer. Watch as the free runners leap on top of the crossbar and perform…
England U20 to play Baby Blacks in Junior Final
England stand between New Zealand and a fourth successive IRB Junior World Championship title after both sides came through tough battles with France and Australia respectively at the Stadio Comunale…
Wales lose again at Junior World Cup
Wales Under 20 suffered at the hands of Fiji with a 34-20 loss in the fifth place semi-final of the Junior World Championship in Italy. Wales are now set to…
Josh Holmes to start at scrum-half
Scrumhalf Josh Holmes will fill the boots of Luke Burgess in tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Qualifier against the Blues at Eden Park. Luke Burgess was ruled out of the team…