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Argentina to take on the Wallabies at Twickenham

5 April 2016 0 comments

History will be made at Twickenham on October 8 when Argentina take on Australia in the Rugby Championship. The match marks the first in the […]

Peter Jackson column: Ravaged All Blacks offer hope to Wales

31 March 2016 0 comments

The striking similarities between Julian Savea and Nehe Milner-Skudder extend beyond the fact that each has scored eight tries in his last eight Tests for […]

Brendan Gallagher feature: Georgia have success at Japan 2019 on their mind

11 March 2016 0 comments

Georgia might have been mobbed at Tbilisi airport at some ungodly hour on their return from RWC2015 and, yes, a week of celebrations and partying […]

Peter Jackson column: Irish get set for Storm Gatland to blast Dublin

5 February 2016 0 comments

The deep depression hanging over Ireland has nothing to do with Storm Gertrude and everything to do with Wales landing in Dublin this coming weekend. […]

Jeff Probyn column: Sorry Eddie Jones, but just how honest a player is Dylan Hartley?

3 February 2016 0 comments

I suppose it was always on the cards and, the more people objected, the more likely it became: England’s first foreign coach has just appointed […]

England announce 2016 November schedule

2 December 2015 0 comments

England will kick off their 2016 autumn international with a clash against South Africa on November 12 it was announced today. Eddie Jones’ side will […]

Shane Williams World Cup XV

6 November 2015 0 comments

15. Ayumu Goromaru (Japan): The Brave Blossoms deserved more after three wins and he was key against South Africa. 14. Nehe Milner-Scudder (NZ): Habana got […]

HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa beat Argentina in World Cup bronze match

31 October 2015 0 comments

South Africa beat Argentina 24-13 at the Olympic Stadium last night to finish third of the World Cup. The Springboks never looked like losing the […]

Peter Jackson comment: Get ready to crown team for all seasons

28 October 2015 0 comments

And so it has almost come to pass, the All Black coronation of New Zealand as the supreme long-term rulers of Planet Rugby. One more […]

Ashley-Cooper hat-trick send Australia to World Cup final

26 October 2015 0 comments

A hat-trick from Adam Ashley-Cooper helped Australia beat Argentina 29-15 to book their place in the World Cup final against New Zealand. Rob Simmons kicked […]

Early blitz see Argentina beat Ireland to reach World Cup semi-finals

19 October 2015 0 comments

Two early tries laid the platform for Argentina to beat Ireland 43-20 and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals. The Irish were hoping […]

Joel Stransky asks: Do Springboks have variety to go all the way?

16 October 2015 0 comments

World Cup winner doubts South Africa can go all the way and lift a record third Webb Ellis Cup unless they can find a Plan B.

Argentina and Italy win last pool match over Namibia and Romania

12 October 2015 0 comments

Argentina ended their World Cup pool matches with a nine-try romp over Namibia ahead of their quart-final against Ireland. The Pumas, already qualified, secured the […]

Brendan Gallagher: This golden generation of Pumas WILL top the world

9 October 2015 0 comments

As befits a good Yorkshire man, Les Cusworth is not a betting man. But if he was he would invest heavily in Argentina winning the […]

Australia’s World Cup stars join Barbarians squad

6 October 2015 0 comments

Australia‘s star forwards will be lining up for the Barbarians side coached by Michael Cheika against Argentina and Gloucester next month. Captain Stephen Moore, […]

Tonga win send Pumas to quarter-finals

5 October 2015 0 comments

Argentina and New Zealand will be the two teams from Pool C in the World Cup in the quarter-finals after the Pumas recorded a 45-16 […]

All Blacks by far the best 31 says Sean Fitzpatrick

30 September 2015 0 comments

England have no world-class players according to All Black legend.

Argentina lock banned for eye gouging

23 September 2015 0 comments

Mariano Galarza’s World Cup is over after the Argentina lock was found guilty of eye-gouging against New Zealand on Sunday. The Gloucester lock was cited […]

HIGHLIGHTS: SBW helps New Zealand beat Argentina

21 September 2015 0 comments

New Zealand pulled away in the last 25 minutes to beat Argentina 26-16 in front of a record crowd at Wembley. A try from Guido […]

Agustin Pichot – Legacy of 2007 transcended world sport

19 September 2015 0 comments

Former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot has urged the Pumas’ current generation to forget the team’s heroics at Rugby World Cup 2007 and write their own […]

Brendan Gallagher pays tribute to Bakkies Botha

4 September 2015 0 comments

It’s all a bit rock’n’roll for Bakkies Botha at present. Farewell gigs in Cape Town, Tokyo and, most recently, at the Olympic Stadium in London, […]

Rugby Championship ‘unofficial round’ teams

13 August 2015 0 comments

Argentina v South Africa Argentina: Joaquín Tuculet; Santiago Cordero, Matías Moroni, Juan Martín Hernández, Juan Imhoff; Nicolás Sánchez, Martín Landajo; Marcos Ayerza, Agustín Creevy (Capt.), Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro; Benjamin Macome, Tomás […]

Rugby Championship round 3 teams

6 August 2015 1 comment

Australia v New Zealand Australia: Israel Folau; Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell; Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps; Scott Sio; Stephen Moore (Capt.), Sekope […]

Brendan Gallagher previews the Bledisloe Cup

5 August 2015 0 comments

This year’s quick-fire Rugby Championship seems to be hurtling to a conclusion almost before it began but the organisers couldn’t have hoped for a more […]

Jeff Probyn’s column: You’re right Steve, new maul is ‘bloody boring’

31 July 2015 0 comments

How unusual, a New Zealand coach bemoaning the opposition’s tactics despite winning the game. Steve Hansen’s complaint about the Argentinian driving maul that allowed their […]

Hooper banned but free to face New Zealand

30 July 2015 0 comments

Michael Hooper will be able to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship decider next week despite receiving a banned for striking Argentina fly-half Nicolas […]

Hooper cited for incident in Wallabies’ win over Argentina

26 July 2015 1 comment

Australia openside alleged to have struck opponent in the lead-up to Dean Mumm’s superb try

Brendan Gallagher’s Rugby Championship preview

16 July 2015 0 comments

In a World Cup year a short sharp Rugby Championship – each of the four teams plays each other just the once – may seemingly […]

Rugby Championship round 1 teams

16 July 2015 1 comment

New Zealand v Argentina New Zealand: Israel Dagg; Waisake Naholo, Ma’a Nonu, Sonny Bill Williams, Charles Piutau; Daniel Carter, TJ Perenara; Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, […]

Six Nations snub made David Strettle decide to go

15 July 2015 1 comment

David Strettle admits his decision to refuse a place in England‘s World Cup training squad might have been different had boss Stuart Lancaster included him […]

Giteau, Mitchell and Mumm called up by Australia

2 July 2015 0 comments

Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and Dean Mumm have all been included in Australia‘s 40-man training squad for the Rugby Championship. The Toulon pair, who have […]

My Life in Rugby: Jason Forster – former Wales, Dragons and Bedford flanker

26 May 2015 2 comments

It’s only when you look back on your career that you realise how special your time as a professional sportsman was; the camaraderie, banter and […]

Jeff Probyn’s column: World Cup wage cap would promote level playing field

22 May 2015 0 comments

With the domestic season more or less over and sights set firmly on the World Cup, we are once again forced to confront the realities […]

Alex Corbisiero set to miss World Cup – Trevor Woodman

16 May 2015 0 comments

Lions prop set for World Cup heartbreak according to former England prop who believes Joe Marler and Mako Vunipola will be picked by Stuart Lancaster.

Newcastle to host Georgia in RWC Warm Up

28 April 2015 2 comments

Newcastle Falcons confirmed they will be playing Georgia on August 28 at Kingston Park Stadium. The international challenge will form part of the Rugby World […]

Aaron Cruden to miss World Cup?

21 April 2015 0 comments

New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden could miss the Rugby World Cup after suffering a knee ligament injury. The 26-year-old, capped 37 times, tore his cruciate […]

Forget Steffon Armitage, Red Rose needs Matt Kvesic

17 April 2015 0 comments

Matt Kvesic is overdue an England call-up, according to Gloucester legend Andy Hazell, who believes the in-form openside has the potential to displace captain Chris […]

Sort out the scrum cheats blasts angry Marcos Ayerza

6 March 2015 1 comment

Leicester loosehead believes better education and TMOs would help referees eliminate scrum cheats and restore the set-piece to its former glory.

Jeff Probyn: Italy needs time to reach its full potential

26 February 2015 2 comments

Jeff PCan you believe it? After Italy scored three really good tries against the England team and Wales scored just the one, there have been […]

Tom May to retire at the end of the season

9 January 2015 1 comment

London Welsh captain Tom May has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. May, who turns 36 next month, […]

I’m here on merit, Dave Attwood warns his England rivals

18 December 2014 28 comments

England lock believes an impressive series of autumn displays has thrust him into pole position for a Six Nations starting spot.

Barbarians announce 2015 schedule

16 December 2014 0 comments

The Barbarians will take on Argentina at Twickenham next November as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations. The invitational side will also play Ireland at […]

Jonathan Joseph frustrated by lack of opportunity

11 December 2014 0 comments

Bath centre upset at being overlooked during the autumn but believes he is in a better place now than he was a year ago.

Burgess to make Bath debut

27 November 2014 0 comments

Convert superstar named on the bench as centre cover.

Scotland change four for Tonga Test

20 November 2014 0 comments

Head coach Vern Cotter has made four injury-enforced changes to the starting Scotland team that will play Tonga in this Saturday’s historic clash in Kilmarnock. […]

France name team for Argentina Test

19 November 2014 1 comment

Philippe Saint-Andre has made five changes to his France team to take on Argentina in Paris on Saturday. Clermont duo Benjamin Kayser and Sebastien Vahaamahina […]

Blues sign Tuculet

17 November 2014 0 comments

Cardiff Blues today confirmed the signing of Argentina international Joaquin Tuculet. The utility back, who can play centre, wing or full back, has put pen […]

Scotland v New Zealand teams

13 November 2014 2 comments

Scotland have named an unchanged team to face New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday. There are four changes on the bench however with Johnnie Beattie, […]

Two shades of Gray for Scotland against Argentina

6 November 2014 0 comments

Richie and Jonny Gray will start for Scotland together for the first time against Argentina at Murrayfield on Saturday. Mark Bennett, one of ten Glasgow […]