Three down and three to go! For the first time this season I can say with some certainty that two of the three play-off pools are virtually decided, writes Richard…
Tournaments
Journey through rugby – Simon Shaw
A three-time Lions tourist, Simon Shaw spent 14 years at Wasps and has represented England in 71 Tests and at three World Cups. Here are a few things you might…
Down returns for Blues against Scarlets
Cardiff Blues second row forward James Down has recovered from a fracture dislocation of his ankle to make his first start since Racing Metro in November. The Blues also welcome…
O’Driscoll and Cullen return for Ospreys clash
Brian O’Driscoll will make his first appearance for Leinster after making significant progress in recent weeks following injury and he will partner fellow Ireland international Fergus McFadden at centre for…
England Women hot favourites for Sevens crown
England Women are set to embark on their second ever assault on the IRB’s Women Sevens Challenge Cup in Hong Kong this weekend and they are looking to top the…
Continue the St Patrick’s Day celebrations
St Patrick’s Day may have been and gone, but London Irish are giving you the perfect excuse to string out the celebrations, by inviting you to join in their own…
Mealamu added to Blues injury list ahead of Hurricanes clash
Having returned from South Africa and facing a short turnaround before their Friday night match against the Hurricanes, the Blues are forced to field a team without their captain, Keven…
Tomas O’Leary signs for London Irish
Munster & Ireland scrum half Tomás O’Leary is moving to London Irish on a three year contract. The 28-year-old will join the club for the 2012/13 season from Munster where…
Western Force make minor changes to team facing Rebels
Western Force Coach Richard Graham has made only minor adjustments to his 22 man squad for the club’s clash against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday night with dynamic winger…
Rugby World’s Championship Blog
With two games down and four to play, this division remains as hard to predict as the Stuart Lancaster saga, writes Richard Grainger. In Pool A Bristol, the clear post…