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Jeff Probyn: Cuthbert’s knee-drop was as bad as Horwill’s ‘stamp’
The IRB’s decision to call for a re-trial of Australian captain James Horwill re the stamping charge he was cleared of last Sunday is unprecedented […]
JP Morgan Premiership 7s fixtures
Bath and Gloucester will kick off the 2013 JP Morgan Premiership Sevens on Thursday August 1 as Premiership Rugby confirmed the full fixtures list today. […]
2013-2014 Aviva Premiership fixtures revealed
Premiership Rugby today confirmed that Aviva Premiership Rugby champions Leicester Tigers will start the defence of their title at home to Dean Ryan’s Worcester Warriors. […]
Wallabies call on George Smith for decider
Robbie Deans has called on George Smith as he named his Wallabies side to face the British & Irish Lions in the Sydney series decider […]
Lion Leigh Halfpenny ‘could be explosive like Israel Folau’
The man who gave George North his scything sidestep and Israel Folau his kangaroo kick believes Leigh Halfpenny combines the best both of both, claiming […]
Dream Team: Mark Robinson – former All Blacks, Saints and Wasps scrum-half
1. Christian Califano – He came to Auckland Blues from France for a season. He was very courageous and a typical Frenchman who loved food […]
Tigers ‘disappointed’ by Cockerill ban
Following the nine-game ban handed to Richard Cockerill for his rant to the Premiership final fourth official, Leicester Tigers released a statement saying the English […]
Jeremy Guscott: Lions must play Welsh way and look for tries
As much as we Lions supporters didn’t want it to go to the last game we really do have something special in store now and […]
Roberts returns but BOD dropped for Lions in Series decider
Warren Gatland has dropped Brian O’Driscoll from his British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of the Series decider against Australia on Saturday. The Irish […]
“I’ve lost all respect for Cockerill,” says Martin Castrogiovanni
Martin Castrogiovanni, shaggy-haired prop who has just joined Toulon, has delivered a scathing verdict on the Leicester bosses he left behind. He won a drawn-out […]
Olly Morgan gives his career one more shot
Olly Morgan is making a final attempt to save his career and avoid joining a long list of international players forced to quit over the […]
Nine-game ban for Richard Cockerill
Richard Cockerill has been banned for nine games for using ‘obscene and inappropriate’ language towards the fourth official in the last Premiership final. The Leicester […]
Horwill cleared to play in decider
Australia captain James Horwill is free to play in Saturday’s decider against the British & Irish Lions after the IRB appeal against him fell through. […]
Sam Warburton out of Series decider
British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton will miss the Series decider in Sydney on Saturday with a hamstring injury. The Welsh flanker limped off […]
Room 101: Neil Clark – Oyonnax and former Exeter hooker
1. Banks Not naming any names but the bank I’m dealing with at the moment is driving me nuts. I’m in the process of buying […]
Young Gun: Owen Jenkins, Wales U20s winger
The son of former Wales hooker Garin Jenkins and part of the Welsh U20s squad at the Junior World Championships – it would be easy […]
Australia beat British & Irish Lions to set up Sydney decider
Rookie Christian Lealiifano kicked a last-gasp conversion for Australia as they leveled the series against the British & Irish Lions with a 16-15 win in […]
20 Questions: Ross Moriarty – England U20s flanker
Enjoying the England U20s experience? Great, apart from losing narrowly to South Africa which was very disappointing. All the boys are getting on well and […]
British & Irish Cup fixtures announced
The 2013-14 British & Irish Cup fixtures have been announced today following confirmation of the Greene King IPA Championship season earlier this week. The cross-border competition […]
Marlan Yarde has re-written wingers’ handbook
Christian Wade‘s England form earned a shock Lions call but Marland Yarde is the country’s best, according to Brian Smith, who claims the London Irish […]
My Life in Rugby: Dewi Morris – Lions, England & Orwell scrum-half
The first name on my birth certificate is actually Colin – I’m sure if I’d have been called that all my life rather than Dewi […]
IRB to appeal James Horwill decision
The International Rugby Board has today confirmed it will appeal the James Horwill disciplinary decision following an extensive review of the case. Australia captain Horwill […]
Peter Jackson: Watch out England, Wales find new Cullen
Sean Fitzpatrick caught a glimpse of the slight figure slicing through the muscle-bound Springboks and a famous name sprang to mind: Christian Cullen. The object […]
Jeff Probyn: Now Gatland knows some players aren’t good enough
A disaster, a loss of momentum, overplaying in the conditions and a drop in standards were the words and phrases used to describe the Lions […]
Gloucester appoint Andrew Stanley
Gloucester Director of Rugby Nigel Davies today confirmed that current Academy Manager Andrew Stanley will take over as the Cherry and Whites new Forwards Coach […]
Rob Vickerman: We’re ready to emulate class of ’93
England skipper Rob Vickerman has called on his team to channel the spirit of the 1993 World Cup heroes and end a 20-year wait for […]
Dream Team: Adam Black – Former Wales, Sale & Wasps prop
1. Adam Black – I’ve gone for a team of guys I played with and knowing the rest of the lads in this team I’m […]
Two-year ban for National League One player
Sedgley Park prop Jack Warrington has been suspended for two years for an Anti Doping violation by the Rugby Football Union. The player tested positive for […]
Nick Cain: Lions tour? Aussies couldn’t give S***!
On the eve of the Brumbies game there was a Wallabies v Lions gala dinner held in the great hall of the Australian Parliament in […]
Jeremy Guscott: North and Folau made this a truly great Test
What a match, what an occasion. So many times these events don’t live up to the hype. But the entrance price was worth it just […]
‘Outstanding’ Steve Borthwick to be top coach says Eddie Jones
Saracens skipper Steve Borthwick will become an outstanding coach after his playing days are over, according to Japan head coach Eddie Jones. Borthwick, 33, has […]
RFU announce 2013-2014 Greene King IPA Championship fixtures
The Rugby Football Union today announced the fixtures for the upcoming 2013-2014 Championship season. The regular season has been extended from 22 to 23 rounds […]
Players watch: Lions v Rebels
The British and Irish Lions last midweek fixture on tour provided fringe players their final opportunity to put their hands up for Test match selection. […]
British & Irish Lions keep Melbourne Rebels scoreless
Despite an average performance, The British & Irish Lions have won their last midweek game on tour beating the Melbourne Rebels 35-0 at AAMI Park. […]
Nowell & Cowan Dickie, the Newlyn kids who took on the world
Jack Nowell and Luke Cowan-Dickie first clapped eyes on each other as five-year-olds playing mini rugby at Penzance & Newlyn and have been inseparable ever […]
BOD: “James Horwill is a lucky boy”
Brian O’Driscoll says Australia captain is a “lucky boy” after being cleared of stamping on Alun-Wyn Jones in the first Test on Saturday. The Queensland […]
Fractured arm rules Paul O’Connell out
British & Irish Lions lock Paul O’Connell will miss the rest of the series against Australia with a fractured arm. The 2009 tour captain suffered […]
England Under 20s crowned Junior World Champions
Jack Nowell and Sam Hill scored two late tries as England came from behind to be crowned Junior World Champions for the first time beating […]
Room 101: Sean Holley – Bristol’s head coach
1. Lateness I hate being late for anything and believe everyone else should feel the same. Sadly unpunctuality is a far too regular an occurrence […]
James Horwill cleared of stamping
Wallabies captain James Horwill has been cleared of stamping on British & Irish Lions lock Alun-Wyn Jones in the first Test in Brisbane yesterday. Jones […]
Tom Court answers Lions SOS call
Tom Court has been called up by the British & Irish Lions as injury cover for Alex Corbisiero. The England prop had to be replaced […]
20 Questions: Nathan Morris – England U20s & Wasps hooker
Enjoying the England U20s experience? Brilliant! We’ve got a great ethos and really good squad spirit. It’s more like being with a club side than […]
England U20s name side for JWC final
England U20s have named their side to take on Wales in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship in France tomorrow. Coaches Nick Walshe […]
British & Irish Lions win first Test against Wallabies
The British and Irish Lions beat Australia 23-21 in a brutal first Test in Brisbane to take a 1-0 advantage in the three-match series. Tries […]
Jeff Probyn: Lions must copy All Blacks hatred of complacency
As the Lions continue their winning ways Down Under putting virtual cricket scores on all they meet, there are still some who are not satisfied. […]
Nick Cain sizes up the task ahead of the Lions in Saturday’s first Test in Brisbane
Mike Phillips versus Will Genia is the one clash which seems to encapsulate better than any the differences between the Lions and Wallabies ahead of […]
England Men & Women squads named for 7s World Cup
England Sevens Head Coach Ben Ryan has today named his 12-man squad to compete in the Rugby World Cup Sevens next week in Moscow. Rob […]
Jack Clifford nominated for Young Player of the Year
England Under20 captain Jack Clifford has been nominated for the IRB Junior Player of the Year award alongside Wales fly-half Sam Davies and New Zealand […]
Richard Cockerill to face RFU hearing
Richard will appear before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel next Monday following incidents during the Avivia Premiership final between Leicester and Northampton. The Tigers director […]
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