YOUNG TOULOUSE star Gaël Fickou has been named in France's squad for the upcoming November Internationals against Australia, Argentina and Samoa. The 18-year old centre impressed on his Heineken Cup…
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Football grounds will make the Rugby World Cup a great success
I HAVE spent most of this week swimming against the tide of public opinion over England Rugby 2015's decision to scrap Welford Road as a World Cup venue. I think…
The Rugby Championship Review: New Zealand
ALL HAIL the All Blacks. Six wins out of six and a 14 point gap between the champions and second placed Australia show just how far ahead of the rest…
The Rugby Championship Review: Australia
CONSIDERING THE enormous amount of criticism poured on Australia throughout The Rugby Championship, the fact that they finished the tournament in second place is somewhat of a surprise. Factor in…
The Rugby Championship Review: South Africa
A TESTING tournament for Heyneke Meyer's new Springboks saw them ultimately finish in third spot, their draw with Argentina earlier in the tournament keeping them out of second place. It…
The Rugby Championship Review: Argentina
SIX MATCHES with no victories is a harsh conclusion to Argentina's inaugural tournament with the established Tri-Nations giants. Against South Africa in Mendoza they were the dominant side for the…
Battered Australia ring the changes for Test with Argentina
REELING FROM an injury list that has deprived them of David Pocock, Will Genia and James Horwill to name just a few, Australia have been forced to select an inexperienced…
Jonny Wilkinson eager to tour Australia with the Lions
JONNY WILKINSON has declared himself available for selection for the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia in 2013, if Warren Gatland comes calling. The Toulon fly-half retired from international…
Scotland unveil new change strip for EMC Tests
SCOTLAND HAVE unveiled their new change strip for the upcoming EMC Tests against New Zealand, South Africa and Tonga. The new strip will be used for the first time when…
Wales in focus: Five lessons we’ve learnt
By Paul Williams A month is a long time in Welsh rugby, so let’s take a deep breath and look at the highs and lows of the opening weeks in…