England U18 full back Anthony Watson was today shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2011 after a stellar year of rugby. Watson, 17, is the…
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Ofisa Treviranus joins Exiles
London Irish has signed Samoan back rower Ofisa Treviranus to bolster their forward pack. The 27 year old Samoan, who has played 22 Tests for the Pacific Island nation joins…
Onasai ‘Axe’ Auva’a Arrives At The Sharks
THE Axe-man has finally arrived at Sale Sharks – and boss Steve Diamond couldn’t be happier. After a frustrating wait, explosive Kiwi flanker Onasai Auva’a has at last linked up…
Shontayne Hape receives four-week ban
England and London Irish centre Shontayne Hape has received a four-week ban for a dangerous tackle on Edinburgh back-row David Denton, made during the Heineken Cup Round 1 match between…
Owen Farrell named Aviva Premiership Player of the Month
Owen Farrell has been voted the Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for October. The Saracens’ centre was chosen as the month’s stand out performer by a panel of…
Delon Armitage banned for five weeks
DELON ARMITAGE of London Irish was this evening banned for five weeks for a dangerous tackle on Bath Rugby’s Tom Biggs during the Aviva Premiership match at the Madejski Stadium…
RFU make gaffe over citings
The charges against Darren Dawidiuk and Nick Wood of Gloucester Rugby for dangerous tackles on Saracens’ Brad Barritt and Owen Farrell respectively at Kingsholm on October 29 were this afternoon…
Eliota banned for three weeks…could get longer?
ELIOTA FUIMAONO-SAPOLU of Gloucester Rugby was tonight banned for three weeks after being found guilty of two charges of Conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Game contrary to Rule…
Mark Evans – The impact of RWC on the Aviva Premiership
WHILST YOU were busy watching RWC 2011, it may have escaped your notice that the first six rounds of the Aviva Premiership took place. The biggest difference for the competition…
Six Aviva Premiership players charged with dangerous tackles
Following last weekend’s Aviva Premiership Round 7 fixtures the following disciplinary cases have arisen: Miles Benjamin of Worcester Warriors has been charged with a dangerous tackle on London Wasps’ Nicky…