New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named four new caps in his 2012 national contracted squad of 15 who are preparing for next weekend’s Hertz Sevens tournament in Wellington.…
Tournaments
Waratahs pre-season dates against Samoa and Tonga
The HSBC Waratahs will follow up their opening trial against Samoa, February 10th in Tamworth, with a second match against Pacific Island opposition when they take on Tonga at the…
Date set for Edinburgh v Toulouse Heineken Quarter-Finals
Edinburgh Rugby will open the 2011/12 Heineken Cup quarter-finals on Saturday 7 April against Toulouse at Murrayfield Stadium with a 3pm kick-off it was confirmed today. The club became the…
Yarde and Sisi extend Exile contracts
Marland Yarde and David Sisi have committed their foreseeable futures to London Irish, signing new contracts. Marland has signed a two year deal whilst David has signed a one year…
The RFU Championship Blog – The B&I cup round-up
This week’s Championship round-up takes a look at the British & Irish Cup as all but two of the division’s sides had a welcome day off, writes Richard Grainger. The…
Ford named Scotland captain
Ross Ford, the 27-year-old Edinburgh Rugby hooker, was today appointed Scotland captain for the opening match of the RBS 6 Nations Championship – against England at Murrayfield on Saturday week.…
Skivington headed to London Irish
London Irish is delighted to announce that George Skivington has signed a three year deal to join the club from next season. Standing 6’6” and weighing over 18 stones, the…
Laidlaw pays tribute to record breaking fans
Captain Greig Laidlaw today hailed Edinburgh Rugby’s double record-breaking support after the club charged into the last eight of the Heineken Cup at Murrayfield last night. An impeccable kicking display…
England Women ready to defend their Six Nations crown
With just under two weeks until the RBS 6 Nations kicks off England Women are aiming high and setting their sights on a record breaking seventh consecutive championship crown. The…
Graham Rowntree – the proof is in the pudding
These exciting times for English rugby and I’m looking forward to the RBS 6 Nations hugely, writes the new England coach. And what a start we’ve been handed. Who wouldn’t…