The England centre has an off-the-wall chat with Sarah Mockford RUGBY WORLD: Do you have any nicknames? BRAD BARRITT: My family call me ‘Dub’ as I was the double of…
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Moneyball: The Best backrowers in Europe
RUGBY IS a subjective old sport. When it comes to talk of who is top of the pile, it's hard to come to a definitive answer, with pub-know-it-alls basing opinions…
A memorable try for Freddie Burns
GLOUCESTER FLY-HALF Freddie Burns scored 17 points in Gloucester’s 27-21 victory over Leicester in the Aviva Premiership in October, including an impressive chip-and-chase try. That touchdown was the Premiership’s Try…
The music that makes Harlequins tick
HARLEQUINS WON their first Aviva Premiership title last season, beating Leicester in the final, and they are now going well on both the domestic and European fronts – but what…
Ashton’s expected suspension gives England selection dilemma
CHRIS ASHTON is set to attend an RFU disciplinary hearing this evening, where it is feared he will be handed a one-match suspension after picking up the equivalent of three…
Bryan Redpath removed as Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks
BRYAN REDPATH has been removed as Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks, with chief executive Steve Diamond taking charge of all coaching matters for the remainder of the season. John…
Aviva Premiership & RaboDirect Pro12: Winners and Losers
THE EUROPEAN break may have either been an unmitigated success or an unqualified nightmare for the UK's elite sides, but there was no time to pause and reflect as both…
Sale eager for first Premiership win against improving Worcester
EIGHT POINTS adrift at the bottom of the Aviva Premiership table, Sale Sharks travel to Worcester this evening knowing that another defeat will only widen the worrying gap between themselves…
London Irish look to turn the corner after stunning Northampton
IN A weekend of thrilling matches in Round 6 of the Aviva Premiership, London Irish stole the headlines by hammering league leaders Northampton Saints 39-17 at the Madejski Stadium. Before…
Sale’s poor start continues despite improvement against Tigers
SALE'S winless run in the new Aviva Premiership season stretched to six matches after defeat on Friday night to Leicester Tigers at the Salford City Stadium. The Sharks are yet…