SOUTH AFRICAN No.8 Josh Strauss has signed a three-year contract with Glasgow. Strauss has pledged his services to the Warriors until at least the end of May 2015, subject to…
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Kicking the coffee habit
FUNCTIONING WITHOUT the morning coffee hit may seem like a distant memory but is it really as difficult as it seems to feel human in the morning pre latte, cappuccino…
Future Faces: Samson Lee and Maro Itoje
Maro Itoje (Saracens) TELL US about your rugby background? I started at St George’s school in Harpenden where I was scouted by the Saracens Academy. I’m now at Harrow on…
London 2012: Wheelchair Rugby preview
By Alan Pearey, Rugby World Deputy Editor THE Great Summer of Sport is drawing to a close and they have saved the best till last. As the London 2012 wheelchair…
Saracens trio prepare for Tigers clash with zip wire across Wembley
THE SARACENS players may be used to stepping in the path of oncoming juggernauts and tackling concrete pillars but last week they faced a whole new test of their nerves…
Aled Brew enjoying French leave with Biarritz
HE'S GOT the Vespa, he’s learning French and Aled Brew has even been bodyboarding in the famous Biarritz surf. Yes, the former Dragons’ wing is enjoying his new life in…
London Irish sign Richard Palframan from the Sharks
LONDON IRISH have signed exciting 18-year-old tight head prop, Richard Palframan, from Durban-based Super Rugby side The Sharks. Palframan already has the physical attributes to compete with the best in…
Gatland named Lions coach for 2013 tour to Australia
SO THE worst-kept secret in rugby is out, Warren Gatland is the man entrusted by the Lions to bring a first Series win since South Africa in 1997. In truth,…
The Championship Blog – Week 1 round-up
THE REVAMPED Championship kicked off with a bonus point win for promotion favourites Newcastle Falcons over last season’s front-runners Bristol at the Memorial Stadium on Sunday, writes Richard Grainger. Falcons’…
Young gun Harry Robinson signs for Blues
TEENAGE WINGER Harry Robinson has signed a senior contract with Cardiff Blues. Robinson, 19, impressed Welsh selectors and was called up to the Wales 35 man senior squad for the…