The Pampas XV, the only undefeated team in this year’s Vodacom Cup, will be hoping for one more victory in 2011 when they host the defending champions, the Vodacom Blue…
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Balshaw backs Williams to shine v Wales
Martyn Williams will line-up against his home country for the first time in his illustrious career when he takes to the field for the Barbarians at the Millennium Stadium on…
Aviva Premiership round-up – a blog
Aviva Premiership Round by Rugby World reader Alex Shaw. Saturday 7th May 2011 Bath vs. Newcastle Falcons Bath welcomde Newcastle to the South-West in the knowledge that if other results…
Rebel without a cause – a blog on Danny Cipriani
After only six months, it looks like Danny Cipriani’s Australian odyssey could already be over, writes Rugby World reader Dan Grose. Following the latest in a string of “discipline breaches”…
England first team removed from “Woodward job” at the RFU
The likelihood of Sir Clive Woodward returning to the RFU as the union’s Performance Director receeded dramatically today with the news that the England Senior team has been removed from…
Parisse inspired by legendary Barbarians of the past
Italy and Stade Francais back row talisman Sergio Parisse says his selection for the Barbarians squad which will face Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday 4th June, is ‘a…
Danny Cipriani dropped again
Danny Cipriani’s ill-fated stay in the Super 15 went from bad to worse with confirmation that he will stay in Australia when his team, the Melbourne Rebels travel to South…
Chris Cusiter joins Sydney club in World Cup bid
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Chris Cusiter is to play club rugby in Australia over the next month in a drive to improve his readiness for this autumn’s Rugby World…
Bridgend Ravens secure return to Principality Premiership
Bridgend booked their place back in the Principality Premiership with a stunning second half display in the Principality Premiership promotion / relegation play-off final against Glamorgan Wanderers, winning 38-19. It…
Gatland gives Wales a licence to thrill
Wales coach Warren Gatland has declared his players will be given a licence to thrill against the Barbarians their first World Cup warm-up match at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday…