Barking came close to surrendering their unbeaten start to the season after being pushed all the way by Rosslyn Park at Goresbrook. Park led from the moment Ross Laidlaw struck…
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Leinster to win the Heineken Cup
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…
Leinster 43 Saracens 20 – The Verdict
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…
Sean O’Brien steps into Heaslip’s boots for Saracens clash
Sean O’Brien will step into the No 8 shirt vacated by the injured Jamie Heaslip when Leinster entertain Saracens in Saturday’s round 5 Heineken Cup clash. Having missed last weekend’s…
Ugo Monye to make 150th appearance for Harlequins
Powerful, quick, London born-and-bred and Quins through and through, Ugo Monye is a real crowd favourite, and tomorrow when Quins take on Prato, he will make his 150th appearance for…
Newport Gwent Dragons team to take on Toulouse
Newport Gwent Dragons have named their team to take on European champions Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Cup this Saturday at the Stade Ernest Wallon. There is a re-shuffle in…
Stephen Ferris to start for Ulster v Biarritz
The Ulster team and replacements to face Biarritz tomorrow in the crucial Round 5 Heineken Cup pool game at Ravenhill (ko 3.30pm) has been named. There are just two changes…
Phil Dowson signs new contract with Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints have confirmed that Phil Dowson has renewed his commitment to the club by signing a new contract. Dowson, 29, has been at Franklin’s Gardens since the summer of…
Cardiff Blues won’t appeal Richie Rees ban
Having received the written submission from the ERC regarding the 12-week ban imposed on Blues ccrum-half Richie Rees, Cardiff Blues will not be appealing against the decision. An independent Disciplinary…
Last Scotland v Wales tickets on sale!
The last release of tickets for public sale for Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales at Murrayfield next month is now underway. Scotland, currently ranked seventh in the…