Springboks Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson (above) are returning home from South Africa’s tour of Britain and Ireland having returned positive samples for a banned stimulant following the Test against…
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Ireland 20 Samoa 10 – The Rugby World verdict
By Bea Asprey Ireland were happy to come away with a win from yesterday’s game and end their losing run, but they still have a lot to be worried about.…
England 35 Australia 18 – The Rugby World verdict
ENGLAND WENT careering towards the corner and flew round it against Australia. I have seen many false dawns before, mostly from England, but they rarely come when a side has…
Wales 25 South Africa 29 – The Rugby World verdict
By Sarah Mockford Warren Gatland was so frustrated with this result that he admitted to kicking over a few tables in the Wales dressing room after the game. It was…
RBS Six Nations 2011 Fixtures
The fixture list for the 2011 RBS 6 Nations has been announced with another tantalising finale is in store for rugby fans. On March 19, Grand Slam holders France host…
England v Australia Preview – Back England with eight point start!
England manager Martin Johnson always laughs when a journalist asks him about ‘must win’ games. Well he would wouldn’t he as what coach would paint himself in a corner, admitting…
Melamu ban cut to two weeks
Keven Mealamu, the New Zealand hooker, appeared before an independent IRB Appeal Committee, chaired by Peter Ingwersen (South Africa) and also comprising Robert Williams (Wales) and Jean-Noel Couraud (France). The…
Donncha signs new Ireland contract
The Irish Rugby Football Union is pleased to announce that Donncha O’Callaghan has signed a new Ireland international contract that will see him remain in Ireland to play his rugby…
Wales v South Africa – Preview
Prince William Cup Venue: Millennium Stadium Date: Saturday, 13 November Kick-off: 1430 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC One; listen on Radio Wales, Radio Cymru and BBC Radio 5 live; text commentary…
Under-20s World Cup draw (Italy)
England Under 20 have been drawn against South Africa, Scotland and Ireland in Pool C of the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in Italy. Head Coach Rob Hunter has said that…