An end of an era is approaching in Perpignan and the fans are getting teary at the prospect. After nine seasons loosehead prop Perry Freshwater is retiring at the end…
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Buchanan re-signs with Harlequins
Rob Buchanan, who is ranked among the most talented and exciting of England’s young hookers, has committed his future to Harlequins. The 20-year-old has signed a two year contract that…
Falcons unchanged for Sarries showdown
Newcastle Falcons chief Gary Gold has named an unchanged side for this Friday’s Aviva Premiership showdown with Saracens at Kingston Park (kick-off 7.45pm). Gold, who has guided his resurgent Falcons…
Leinster name strong team to play Ulster
In all there are 13 Ireland qualified players in the starting Leinster XV including scrum-half Eoin Reddan – making his 60th Leinster appearance – who links up with Jonathan Sexton…
Luke Braid to captain Blues in place of injured Mealamu
Flanker Luke Braid has been given the captaincy duties in the absence of Keven Mealamu for this weekend’s match against the Highlanders in Dunedin. “Luke was selected by his team-mates…
Rugby World’s Championship Blog
Champagne rugby – plenty of fizz but no pop. This pretty much sums up London Welsh’s efforts in the first half of the clash with promotion favourites Bristol, at the…
Wasps training with Mixed Martial Arts experts
“We invited the BAMMA guys down because we’re always looking at new ways of improving our skill-sets,” says lock Marco Wentzel, “and it’s been a big success.” The Wasps vice-captain…
French focus: Top 14
NO DOUBT about it, Shane Geraghty’s stint in Brive has been eventful, writes Gavin Mortimer. The 25-year-old was to the fore again on Sunday, steering the unfashionable French club into…
Blair to leave Edinburgh
Edinburgh Rugby can confirm that scrum-half Mike Blair, in his tenth year with the club, will leave at the end of the season. A former pupil of Edinburgh Academy, Blair…
Braid brothers return for Sharks visit
The Braid brothers make a very welcome return to the Blues starting line up this week, with the loose forward duo pairing up for the first time in a month.…