THE SARACENS players may be used to stepping in the path of oncoming juggernauts and tackling concrete pillars but last week they faced a whole new test of their nerves…
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London Irish sign Richard Palframan from the Sharks
LONDON IRISH have signed exciting 18-year-old tight head prop, Richard Palframan, from Durban-based Super Rugby side The Sharks. Palframan already has the physical attributes to compete with the best in…
Bryn Evans to captain Exiles against Saracens
New Zealand international, Bryn Evans, will captain London Irish tomorrow afternoon against Saracens in the Aviva Premiership’s London Double Header clash at Twickenham. Evans will form a second row partnership…
Ashton on debut for Saracens at London Double Header
Saracens begin their 2012/13 Aviva Premiership season at Twickenham on Saturday when they face London Irish as part of the London Double Header. In team news ahead of the game,…
Gloucester name side for season opener against Saints
Following a preseason campaign which saw Gloucester secure two victories from three outings, Director of Rugby Nigel Davies has named his first line up of the season, and it’s down…
Care signs three year extention with Quins
DANNY CARE has signed a three year contract extension with Harlequins that will keep him with the current Aviva Premiership champions until the end of the 2015-16 season. The 25-year-old…
Jonathan Mills confirmed as Exiles’ captain
JONATHAN MILLS has been confirmed as London Welsh captain for the 2012/13 season. Mills, 28, led Welsh to Championship success last season and is the Exiles’ longest serving player. He…
John Taylor on Henson’s lifeline
THE LEICESTER back row will be dusting off their tuxedos in anticipation of giving Gavin Henson a dancing lesson at the Kassam Stadium, come September 2, writes Richard Grainger. For…
Ryan Walkinshaw – reaching for the stars
By Katie Field, Rugby World writer RYAN WALKINSHAW is younger and slicker than your average Aviva Premiership chairman but don’t be fooled into thinking he is frivolous or in any…
London Welsh have everything to prove
LONDON WELSH have belatedly been confirmed as the new boys in England’s rugby master-class. But will they still be there this time next year, asks Richard Grainger. An old proverb…