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Patrick Phipps to stay with London Irish

25 February 2013 0 comments

London Irish have signed scrum half Patrick Phibbs on a two year deal. The Australian scrum-half joined the Exiles from Leicester Tigers as injury cover […]

Premiership round 16: teams

22 February 2013 2 comments

Exeter v London Welsh Exeter: L. Arscott; Nowell, Naqelevuki, Shoemark, Jess; Steenson, Thomas; Rimmer, Yeandle, Tui; Hayes (Capt.), Mumm; White, Scaysbrook, Baxter. Replacements: Clark, Moon, […]

Scotland v Ireland: teams

22 February 2013 0 comments

Geoff Cross has been named in Scotland‘s starting XV ahead of their clash with Ireland at Murrayfield on Sunday for the third round of the […]

Italy v Wales: teams

22 February 2013 1 comment

Sam Warburton and Alun-Wyn Jones have been named on Wales’ bench as they take on Italy in the Six Nations in Rome on Saturday. Captain […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 16: teams

22 February 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Connacht Blues: Czekaj; O. Williams, Smith, Evans (Capt.), Robinson; Patchell, Jones; Filise, Dacey, Bourrust; Cook, Down; Paterson, Watts-Jones, Copeland. Replacements: R. Williams, […]

Joe Carlisle joins London Wasps

22 February 2013 0 comments

As rumoured for a number of weeks now, Worcester Warriors fly-half Joe Carlisle will be wearing the London Wasps jersey next season. Rated as one […]

New contracts for Sharks Miller and Braid

22 February 2013 1 comment

Rob Miller and Dan Braid have signed new contracts with Premiership Sale Sharks, it was announced today. Last year Premiership top try scorer Miller joined […]

France make seven changes for England

21 February 2013 0 comments

Francois Trinh-Duc will make his first start for France in eight months after being named in the starting XV to face England at Twickenham on […]

Marshall and Jackson handed Test debut

20 February 2013 2 comments

Luke Marshall and Paddy Jackson will make their Test debuts for Ireland after being named in the XV for their match with Scotland on Sunday. […]

Stephen Myler remains a Saint

20 February 2013 1 comment

Stephen Myler has put pen to paper and will carry on with Northampton for the foreseeable future. Myler has been with the Saints for over […]

Kearnan Myall signs for London Wasps

19 February 2013 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler recently, London Wasps have secured the signing of Kearnan Myall for next season. Despite a difficult season, the highly-rated lock […]

Premiership Try of the Week: Round 15

19 February 2013 0 comments

After Jonny may last week, this week’s Premiership Try of the Week goes to another flyer and May’s opponent on Sunday Christian Wade. The London Wasps winger […]

Andrew Sheridan at Toulon until 2015

19 February 2013 0 comments

Andrew Sheridan has put pen to paper today signing a one-year contract extension with French heavyweights Toulon. The former England prop, 33, who crossed the […]

New Saracens deal for Jacques Burger

19 February 2013 0 comments

Jacques Burger has extended his contract with Saracens. The Namibian captain is raring to return to action following his recovery from a long-term knee injury […]

London Welsh v Sale: highlights

18 February 2013 1 comment

Sale secured a vital 26-25 win against London Welsh yesterday in Oxford in their battle to avoid relegation. Watch the highlights of this thrilling game […]

Andy Robinson joins Bristol as DoR

18 February 2013 0 comments

Former England and Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has been appointed director of rugby Bristol. The 48-year-old, who quit his job with Scotland in November, […]

England call up for Daly, Fraser and Tomkins

18 February 2013 0 comments

Elliot Daly, Will Fraser and Joel Tomkins have been called up by Stuart Lancaster as injury cover ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations game with France […]

Barbarians to play Fiji on November 30

15 February 2013 1 comment

The eagerly anticipated clash between the Barbarians and Fiji next season has been set for Saturday 30 November at Twickenham. In announcing the fixture today […]

When the ref speaks, you listen

15 February 2013 1 comment

England sponsor O2 have always offered their customers a unique experience at Twickenham for the last 11 years. From free pies to pints and programmes […]

Premiership Round 15: teams

15 February 2013 0 comments

Bath v London Irish Bath: Abendanon; Agulla, Banahan, Eastmond, Biggs; Donald, Stringer; James, Webber, Wilson; Day, Attwood; Louw (Capt.), Fearns, Skirving. Replacements: Batty, Catt, Perenise, […]

One-year extension for Tom Johnson

15 February 2013 0 comments

Tom Johnson has today put pen to paper to sign a one-year contract extension with the Exeter Chiefs. With 153 appearances and 30 tries to […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 15: teams

14 February 2013 0 comments

Connacht v Ospreys Connacht: Henshaw; O’Halloran, Griffin, Tonetti, Poolman; Parks, Marmion; Wilkinson, Harris-Wright, White (Capt.); Swift, Kearney; Muldoon, Faloon, McKeon. Replacements: Reynecke, Ah You, Loughney, […]

Cian Healey hit by three-week ban

14 February 2013 0 comments

Cian Healy will miss the next two Six Nations games after being banned for three weeks for stamping in Sunday’s defeat by England. The Ireland prop […]

Exeter signs Gloucester’s Dave Lewis

14 February 2013 2 comments

Dave Lewis will be donning the colours of Exeter Chiefs next season after he agreed a move from Aviva Premiership rivals Gloucester. The former England […]

Season over for Jimmy Cowan

13 February 2013 0 comments

Jimmy Cowan will not play for the remainder of the season after it was revealed the Gloucester scrum-half damaged his ligament on Saturday. The All […]

Gatland will pick Lions on form not nationality

13 February 2013 1 comment

British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland is adamant he will make his selection for the up-coming tour to Australia purely on form and not […]

James Scaysbrook remains a Chief

12 February 2013 1 comment

James Scaysbrook has ended rumours about a move to Leicester by agreeing a new two-year deal with Exeter. The openside flanker has been outstanding for […]

Legend Pete Buxton to quit Gloucester

12 February 2013 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Gloucester legend Peter Buxton will call time on his playing career at Kingsholm at […]

Scotland v Italy: highlights

11 February 2013 1 comment

Relive Scotland‘s 34-10 triumph over Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.

France v Wales: highlights

11 February 2013 0 comments

Wales ended a eight-match losing streak with a 16-6 win in Paris on Saturday night. Relive all the action below.

Premiership round 14: Try of the Week

11 February 2013 0 comments

Gloucester flyer Jonny May‘s stunning effort against Northampton on Saturday has been voted the Try of the Week.

France v Wales: teams

8 February 2013 1 comment

Justin Tipuric has been named at openside for Wales as they travel to Paris on Saturday in a crucial clash against France. The Ospreys flanker takes […]

Scotland v Italy: teams

8 February 2013 0 comments

Ross Ford has been recalled by Scotland to face Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday. The British and Irish Lion hooker replaces Glasgow‘s Dougie Hall who […]

Premiership round 14: teams

8 February 2013 0 comments

Bath v Worcester Bath: Abendanon; Agulla, Eastmond, Banahan, Biggs; Donald, Stringer; Beech, Webber, Perenise; Day, Attwood; Louw, Fearns, Skirving. Replacements: Batty, Catt, Palma-Newport, Spencer, Gilbert, […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 14: teams

8 February 2013 3 comments

Cardiff Blues v Leinster Cardiff Blues: Tovey; O. Williams, Evans (Capt.), Hewitt, Robinson; Patchell, Jones; Hobbs, R. Williams, Filise; Cook, Down; Paterson, Watts-Jones, Copeland. Replacements: […]

Ireland U20 v England U20: teams

7 February 2013 1 comment

England U20 have made four changes ahead of their clash with Ireland in Athlone on Friday. Sale Sharks Mark Jennings comes in at outside centre […]

Mathieu Bastareaud to start for France

7 February 2013 0 comments

Toulon powerhouse centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been named in France starting line-up for the first time in three years as France prepare to face Wales in Paris on […]

Three more years for Jebb Sinclair at Irish

6 February 2013 0 comments

Canadian International back row Jebb Sinclair has signed a three-year contract extension with London Irish. Sinclair has been in impressive form since his return to […]

Worcester sign Mieres and Creevy

6 February 2013 0 comments

Worcester have announced the capture of Argentinean duo Ignacio Mieres and Agustin Creevy from next season. 25-year-old fly-half Mieres had a year left on his contract […]

Matt Kvesic joins Gloucester

6 February 2013 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler nearly two weeks ago, Worcester Warriors flanker Matt Kvesic will be moving to Gloucester for the 2013-14 season. The 20-year-old, […]

Saints sign Wallaby prop Salesi Ma’afu

4 February 2013 0 comments

Northampton Saints today announced the capture of Australian international prop Salesi Ma’afu for next season. The 6ft, 126kg, tight-head Ma’afu, who has 14 Wallaby caps […]

All-English LV=Cup semi-finals as Harlequins beat Ospreys

4 February 2013 0 comments

Premiership Champions Harlequins claimed a 16-12 win over Pro12 champions Ospreys yesterday meaning there will be no Welsh representative in this year’s LV=Cup semi-finals. Harlequins, […]

O2 Inside Line Six Nations preview

4 February 2013 0 comments

In this week’s O2 Inside Line, the weekly behind the scenes show from O2 – proud sponsor of England rugby – and the RFU, Chris […]

Lead out Harlequins at The Stoop against Leicester

4 February 2013 0 comments

Etihad Airways, Harlequins Main Sponsor, are offering ONE lucky youngster the chance to lead out the AVIVA Premiership Champions when they take on rivals Leicester […]

Mad Dog set for world’s toughest ultra marathon

4 February 2013 2 comments

Former England captain Lewis Moody in what as been billed as the toughest Ultra Marathon in the world, the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Supported by Land Rover, […]

Dominant Italy claim French scalp again

4 February 2013 1 comment

Italy made a dream start to their RBS Six Nations campaign yesterday with a dominant 23-18 win over arch-rivals France at the Stadio Olimpico in […]

England v Scotland: Teams

1 February 2013 1 comment

Billy Twelvetrees will make his England Test debut tomorrow after the Gloucester centre was named at inside centre to face Scotland in the RBS Six […]

LV=Cup Round 4: teams

1 February 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v London Irish Cardiff Blues: Tovey; O. Williams, Evans (Capt.), Hewitt, Robinson; Patchell, Walker; Trevett, R. Williams, Bourrust; Hill, Down; Paterson, Young, Copeland. Replacements: Dacey, […]

Wales v Ireland: Teams

1 February 2013 0 comments

Dan Biggar will lead the Welsh attack tomorrow after the Ospreys‘ play-maker was named at fly-half to face Ireland. After a troublesome Summer and Autumn Test series, […]

Italy v France: Teams

1 February 2013 0 comments

Former captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named in the France starting line-up for the time since last March ahead of their clash with Italy on Sunday. […]

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