Beatrice Asprey

Michael Lynagh’s World Cup verdict

I am delighted and I must say a little relieved that Australia have made it to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. It was a brutal game against South…

Saracens bound for Cape Town

Saracens will break new ground by playing their Heineken Cup Round 5 match against Biarritz Olympique in Cape Town on Saturday, January 14th, 2012. ERC, organisers of the Heineken Cup,…

wasps cooking

A handful of London Wasps started the week’s preparations for their Aviva Premiership match against Bath by showing off their culinary skills at Michelin-starred restaurant Auberge du Lac. Chef Phil…

Members crucial to Exeter development

Exeter Rugby Club chief executive Tony Rowe says he and his fellow directors were “highly encouraged” by the response of club members to proposals outlined in Monday night’s Members’ Forum…

Expansion plans for Franklin’s Gardens

At the club’s Annual General Meeting this evening, the Northampton Saints management confirmed the plans and timeline for the development of Franklin’s Gardens. The new North Stand would turn Franklin’s…

Waldrom flies out as England cover

LEICESTER TIGERS No 8 Thomas Waldrom will fly out from England tonight (Monday) as precautionary cover for Nick Easter who continues to have treatment on his back. Waldrom, part of…

Revised plans for Barnet Copthall

Saracens has revised its application to refurbish the Barnet Copthall stadium following a six-month consultation with residents, supporters, statutory bodies and other stakeholders. The improved proposals have been submitted to…

Wales to play Australia in December

Wales will face Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, 3 December, 2011 (kick-off 2.30pm) the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed today. The now customary post-Rugby World Cup fixture will come…

Flutey out but Simpson travels to World Cup

England Team Manager, Martin Johnson, has announced the 30-man squad that will travel to New Zealand for next month’s Rugby World Cup. Captain, Lewis Moody, will lead the side into…

Injury blow for Tom Rees

London Wasps back-row Tom Rees suffered an ACL rupture in a pre-season game against Agen. He has had surgery on the injury and is expected to be out of the…