Wales Under 20 head coach Richard Webster has named his side to take on Argentina in their opening IRB Junior World Championship game, in Padua on Friday (17.10 UK time).…
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Magners League becomes the RaboDirect PRO12
It was announced today that RaboDirect, the online banking arm of Rabobank, will become the new sponsor of Rugby’s premier professional club competition in Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. From…
Cipriani included in Rebels side to face Brumbies
We are into the penultimate week of the Super Rugby season. On Friday the Rebels will head to ACT to play the Brumbies who are still on a high after…
ARU pays tribute to retiring Al Baxter
Australian Rugby Union managing director and chief executive John O’Neill and Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans have today both paid tribute to the contribution to the game made by Al…
Ross heads list of senior players to pledge futures to Welsh
Gordon Ross is among a number of experienced London Welsh players to commit to the Exiles for next season. The 33-year-old former Scotland international fly half has proved an inspired…
Kettle completes the Doncaster squad
Doncaster Knights Director of Rugby Brett Davey brings back Back Row player Adam Kettle after a season at Clifton Lane, completing his squad of 27 players. Liverpool born Kettle, who…
Leeds appoint Andy Titterrell as captain
Leeds Carnegie have announced that former England and British Lions hooker Andy Titterrell has agreed a new two year contract with the club and will become the side’s captain for…
Chiefs confirm pre-season plans
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says he is looking forward to his side’s pre-season programme after the Chiefs today confirmed their three warm-up fixtures ahead of the new Aviva Premiership…
MP kicked out of parliament for wearing rugby shirt – Video of Day
An MP who supports the Otago Highlanders was asked to leave the Parliament chamber for wearing a rugby shirt, in protest at team colour changes in Dunedin. What’s the world…
James Haskell leaves Stade Francais
England back-rower James Haskell is leaving Stade Francais and may now end up in the Super 15 with the Melbourne Rebels. Haskell is one of a raft of players on…