Doug Howlett is the latest All Black to be added to the Barbarians squad to face Wales in the ‘DHL Challenge’ match at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, 4 June…
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Martin Halsall forced to retire
Nottingham Rugby have confirmed the retirement of Martin Halsall from front row rugby due to the recurrence of a neck injury. Blackpool born Halsall joined the Green and Whites from…
Johann Muller signs contract extension
Ulster Rugby today announced that second row forward Johann Muller has signed a one year contract extension. The South African arrived in Belfast last summer from the Natal Sharks on…
Munster v Ospreys teams announced
The Munster side announced today for the Magners League semi-final shows nine changes, two of those positional, from the side selected for the game against Connacht last time out. The…
SA rugby’s thoughts are with Joost van der Westhuizen
Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union, offered rugby’s support and prayers to Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen on Friday, after it was announced that the…
Borthwick will lead Saracens in semi-final clash
Saracens are in Aviva Premiership semi-final action against Gloucester at Vicarage Road on Sunday, kick off 2.30pm, and welcome back England internationals Steve Borthwick and Richard Wigglesworth to the starting…
Crane and Mafi to help Tigers defend title
Jordan Crane and Steve Mafi return to the Leicester Tigers team for the Aviva Premiership semi-final against Northampton Saints at Welford Road tomorrow. After last Saturday’s bonus-point win over London…
Saints ready for east midlands decider
The Northampton Saints team has been named for tomorrow afternoon’s East Midlands Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-final derby at Leicester’s Welford Road. The Aviva Premiership Rugby honours have been split between…
Gloucester not phased by ‘underdogs’ tag
Gloucester Rugby make three changes to the side that started against Sale Sharks last weekend for the Aviva Premiership play off semi final against Saracens at Vicarage Road on Sunday.…
Brian O’Driscoll to make 150th Leinster appearance
Brian O’Driscoll will make his 150th appearance for Leinster when they take on Ulster in the Magners League semi-final on Friday night. He will partner Gordon D’Arcy in the centre,…