Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder says that all of the attention this week at Franklin’s Gardens has been given to achieving a positive result in Castres this weekend.…

Amlin Challenge cup ball scrum

The semi-final draws for both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup will be conducted after the completion of the Round 6 matches of the tournaments on Sunday, 23 January.…

Jerry Collins at home at Ospreys To celebrate his 30th birthday, Jerry Collins grabbed a bite to eat at Nando’s and received a cupcake. Given that the back-rower spent more…

Fabulous try from the Scarlets

THE SCARLETS have been delighting observers with their exciting brand of attacking rugby in recent seasons and here’s a typical example of how they can bring crowds to their feet……

gavin henson saracens

Following Saracens Heineken Cup match against Leinster on Saturday, a number of the squad were injured during the game. Gavin Henson (calf tear) and Michael Tagicakibau (hamstring tear) have both…

So London Irish ended their run of ten straight defeats – and the Ospreys ended their hopes of making it to the Heineken Cup quarter-finals, writes Rugby World Features Editor,…

Brian O'Driscoll Leinster

Leinster’s display against Saracens on Saturday makes them major contenders for this year’s Heineken Cup title. After a frustrating performance in the Magners League game against the Ospreys the previous…

johnny sexton leinster

Saracens left the RDS with their tails between their legs yesterday as Leinster sent them packing with a six tries to three victory in howling winds, writes Rugby World’s Bea…