My mum was the rugby player in the family, but living in the Scottish Borders – a hotbed of the game – it was only a matter of time before…

Martyn Williams to play against Wales!

Wales’ most capped forward Martyn Williams will line up against Wales on Saturday 4 June (2.30pm) as part of a star-studded Barbarians side. Martyn Williams said, “It sounds strange to be…

Tom Shanklin forced to retire

Cardiff Blues can confirm that Blues, Wales and Lions centre Tom Shanklin will retire due to a knee injury. “My knee isn’t too bad, it’s ok to walk and cycle and…

Australian Rugby Union today confirmed the Qantas Wallabies will head to the Northern Hemisphere after the Rugby World Cup to take on the Barbarians at Twickenham. The Barbarians will be out…

GAVIN HENSON may never play for Wales again according to Ladbrokes. The firm have opened a book on his future and make him 8/11 to never represent Wales at full international…

Quick-Fire Profile… Name: Tom Palmer Position: Lock Age: 31 (27 Mar 1979) Born: Haringey, London Big – that’s how I was as a five-year-old, so it was only a matter…

rob moffat edinburgh

One of Scotland’s most experienced rugby coaches is to take on a new role with Scottish Rugby. Rob Moffat, who stood down as Edinburgh head coach on 31 January, is…