Less than 24 hours after confirming the arrival of Bath lock Peter Short to Sandy Park, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has added another new addition to his playing…
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Back rower urging Waratahs fans to make a difference
Backrower Dave Dennis has called on HSBC Waratahs fans to turn out in their droves and create a formidable atmosphere for Saturday’s final round match at ANZ Stadium. With Wycliff…
James O’Connor to leave Western Force
The Emirates Western Force have withdrawn from talks with James O’Connor’s management after further intensive negotiations failed to find common ground on contract length and remuneration. RugbyWA was advised by…
Wales Under-20s lose 92-0 to New Zealand, yes 92-0!
Wales Under 20 suffered a crushing 92-0 defeat to New Zealand in Round 2 of the IRB Junior World Championship in Rovigo. The triple world champions were in destructive form,…
Wade stars as England U20 beat Scotland 39-18
London Wasps wing Christian Wade scored a hat-trick of tries as England Under 20 won their second Pool C match of this season’s IRB Junior World Championship, beating Scotland 39-18…
Ferns replaces injured Atwood in Churchill Final
Carl Fearns (Sale Sharks) has been called into the England Saxons squad as an injury replacement for Dave Attwood (Gloucester Rugby) ahead of this weekend’s Churchill Cup final against Canada.…
Chief Executives falling like flies – Gordon McKie leaves the SRU
Less than a week after RFU Chief Executive John Steele left Twickenham, Allan Munro, the Chairman of the Scottish Rugby Board today (14 June) announced that Chief Executive Gordon McKie…
Saints line up challenging pre-season schedule
Northampton Saints today announced a challenging pre-season programme ahead of the 2011/12 Aviva Premiership Rugby and Heineken Cup campaigns. During August the Saints will take on the reigning European champions,…
The Rugby Week in Review: June 6-12
Catch up in the Rugby week that was: June 6-12… It was announced earlier in the week that the new sponsors of the Magners League is to become the RaboDirect…
Schmid side boosted by Super 5
Mike Schmid has made five major signings to bolster Esher’s squad ahead of the new Championship campaign. The Molesey Road chief has added firepower up front by landing back rower…