As reported in the March edition of Rugby World, Brian O’Driscoll is within touching distance of yet another remarkable milestone – the Championship try-scoring record that has stood since 1933.…
Tournaments
This weekend in the RFU Championship
Moseley are resigned to a second consecutive relegation battle regardless of how they fare in the final two games of the ‘regular se ason’. Even bonus point wins against Rotherham and…
Magners League previews for this weekend – all six games
Round 14 of the Magners League kicks off in Dublin on Thursday evening when Leinster welcome Italian outfit, Aironi, to the RDS for the first time. Leinster are the only…
Stoddart could still make Scotland game say Wales
Wales and Scarlets wing Morgan Stoddart has been handed a boost in his bid to be fit to face Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday. Orthopaedic…
Ireland – Ferris, Heaslip & Trimble could be fit to play v France
Eleven additional players have been called into the Ireland squad to supplement the match 22 that was on duty last weekend against Italy. Forwards Brett Wilkinson, Mick O’Driscoll, Donnacha Ryan, Stephen…
Mike Phillips previews Scotland v Wales
Mike Phillips has urged the Wales team to believe in themselves ‘even if nobody else does’. Phillips admitted to being devastated by the 26-19 defeat by England in Cardiff on Friday…
Jonny Wilkinson on Gavin Henson
JONNY WILKINSON has labelled Gavin Henson a ‘unique talent’ calling on the Wales star to embrace the French culture after his big money move to Toulon. Wilkinson, who was a late…
Italian citings from last weekend
One Italy “A” and one under 20 player, have been cited for alleged foul play in matches at the weekend. Francesco Minto, Italy “A” openside wing forward, has been cited…
Nick Mallett – Why Italy fans are the best
Big crowds turned out last November to see Italy’s autumn Internationals. Passionate people who never fail to cheer us on. I want to start by saying this because I think…
Northampton sign Tom May
Northampton Saints today announced the signing of Tom May ahead of the 2011/12 season. May, 31, has a wealth of experience at international, European, Premiership and Top 14 levels from his…