THE EUROPEAN crisis has huge ramifications for Northern Hemisphere rugby. The quest for a fairer qualification system, which is fully justified, and the desire to control the game with the…
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The Championship Blog: Round Three
After Week Three, eight clubs are sandwiched between the two unbeaten sides and the two still looking for their first win in the Greene King IPA Championship. Few would have…
Aviva Premiership: Round four preview
THE FOURTH round of the Aviva Premiership is upon us and even at this early stage things are getting tight. After four games the big ‘C’ word can be blurted…
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Aviva Premiership One to Watch: David Strettle
David Strettle, the 30-year-old Saracens wing who is hoping to help his team maintain their 100% record in this season’s Aviva Premiership when they take on Harlequins at the Twickenham…
Wholesale changes at Cardiff Blues?
THE CARDIFF Blues are not exactly falling to pieces, but they are hardly enjoying bright skies and calm seas at the moment either. So when news comes in that Leigh…
International and club options in front of Jake White
Shock caught most of the Brumbies fans when Jake White finally pulled out of the Super Rugby franchise. He had two years left on his current contract and had recently…
French clubs not budging on Heineken Cup
AS LIKELY to budge as a bachelor who has taken a wrong turn and ended up backstage at a Victoria Secret show, Ligue National de Rugby (LNR) have joined Premiership…
The Championship Blog: Round Two
The Greene King IPA Championship’s newest side — Ealing Trailfinders, founded in 1871 — are also the longest established side in the division. However, this was of little consolation to…
Aviva Premiership: Round three preview
The stand-out game of round three may well come from Gloucester versus Northampton Saints