BRIAN O’DRISCOLL is one of rugby’s more articulate players, but after Ireland’s 21-11 defeat by New Zealand in Wellington in 2008 he wasn’t quite as comfortable speaking to the media.…
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Manu Tuilagi hearing set
Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi has been cited after punching Chris Ashton in Saturday’a Aviva Premiership semi-final against Northampton. Tuilagi will appear in London on Wednesday 18 May at 5pm, before…
Scotland centre Alex Grove starts in final encounter at Sixways
Scotland international centre Alex Grove is called into the starting line-up as Worcester Warriors prepare to face Cornish Pirates in the second leg of the RFU Championship at Sixways Stadium…
London Wasps add to their 2011/12 squad with three new signings
London Wasps have snapped up two exciting young English props as the club strengthens the depth in its squad. Lewis Thiede joins the Wasps Academy from Doncaster, after an impressive…
Eighty minute Miles as RFU Championship reaches climax
Deadly finisher Miles Benjamin will hope to mark his 100th appearance for Worcester with promotion to the Aviva Premiership. Benjamin’s tries – 25 in 29 appearances this season – have…
Pirates looking to cut the deficit
Trailing by nine points following their 21-12 loss at home to Worcester in the first match of the two-legged RFU Championship final, the Cornish Pirates are looking forward to Wednesday…
Johann Muller signs contract extension
Ulster Rugby today announced that second row forward Johann Muller has signed a one year contract extension. The South African arrived in Belfast last summer from the Natal Sharks on…
Vickerman signs for England Sevens
Rob Vickerman will join the England Sevens set-up from Newcastle Falcons next season. The centre has signed a two-year deal to become a full-time member of head coach Ben Ryan’s…
Life and times of Stephen Ferris
I’d encourage anyone who’s a late starter in rugby to believe they can make it. I didn’t pick up a rugby ball regularly until my mid-teens as I was more…
Behind the scenes with the Wallabies
EVER WONDERED what happens on an international rugby tour? Well now you can find out! Here Australia’s exciting young backs James O’Connor, Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale give you an…