Brian McLaughlin has been forced to make two changes from last week’s starting XV as his side travel to the RDS on Saturday to play Leinster in the Magners League.…
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Connacht virtually unchanged for Blues fixture
The side remains virtually unchanged from the team that earned a bonus point victory over Edinburgh 2 weeks ago. Connacht Academy star Mark Dolan retains his spot on the bench…
Czekaj and Yapp return for Blues against Connacht
Czekaj and Yapp return for Blues for another must win match Cardiff Blues travel to Galway on Friday to face an inform Connacht side who have won three of their…
Mike Phillips left out of Ospreys 23
Nikki Walker makes his 100th Ospreys appearance as they entertain Welsh rivals the Newport Gwent Dragons as the they leave want-away scrum-half Mike Phillips out of the 23 altogether for…
Dragons…Thomas back after breaking jaw
Darren Edwards has named his first team as Head Coach of the Dragons as the Men of Gwent take on the Ospreys at Rodney Parade on Friday (Rodney Parade, 7:05pm)…
The philosophy of Ospreys’ Scott Johnson – interview of the day!
Scott Johnson is known for his shall we say out-spoken views so this audio is a sensational insight into the world of the former Australia coach. Listen with interest as…
Alan Quinlan to retire at the end of the season
It was officially confirmed today that Munster’s Alan Quinlan will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season. Quinlan, who will shortly celebrate his 37th birthday, confirmed…
Exeter sign Aly Muldowney from Glasgow Warriors
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter believes he is adding a potent new weapon to his Chiefs pack for next season with the signing of Aly Muldowney from Magners League side…
Fetu’u Vainikolo to join Connacht
Connacht Rugby have completed the signing of winger Fetu’u Vainikolo from Super 15 franchise The Highlanders. The 26 year old Tongan born winger moved to New Zealand when he was…
Cardiff Blues release four players
The Blues can confirm that Ben White (above), Tom Davies, Bryn Griffiths and James Loxton will leave the region at the end of the season. Born in Gosford on the…