By Charity Knight THE START of this year’s Tri-Nations will be marred by controversy, as South Africa have withdrawn 21 players from their World Cup training squad for the away…
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Middlesex Sevens Preview
By Charity Knight. TWICKENHAM COMES alive this weekend, as it plays host to the oldest sevens tournament in the world – the Vauxhall Middlesex Charity Sevens. Last years victors, Samurai,…
Aly Muldowney loving life as a Chief
ALY MULDOWNEY is already feeling at home with Exeter Chiefs after just a week of pre-season training. As one of nine signings brought to Sandy Park by head coach Rob…
Injury blow for Ospreys’ Gareth Owen
GARETH OWEN could miss the entire 2011-12 campaign after suffering “a substantial injury” in training. The 22-year old, who can play at full-back, fly-half and centre, already has 50 appearances…
The Road to Hell – Steve Thompson and Neil Back in Afghanistan
While his team-mates were lying on a beach or enjoying some five-star luxury, the first thing England hooker Steve Thompson did at the end of last season was pack his…
David Barnes joins Baa-Baas committee
DAVID BARNES has joined the 12-man committee of the Barbarian Football Club. The former Bath prop, who played 266 games for the West Country club before retiring two months ago,…
Japan aims to qualify for next World Cup despite hard times
JAPAN COACH John Kirwan talks us through what has been a tough year for the country… “This is a special season for Japanese rugby. After the earthquake and tsunami that…
Super 15 Final Preview – Reds v Crusaders
By Charity Knight RIVALRIES REACH their peak this weekend as the Queensland Reds take on the Canterbury Crusaders in an epic battle to become the victors of the 2011 Super…
Saracens wins community award
Saracens were announced as winners of the prestigious Aviva Club of the Year award at last night’s (Wednesday 6th July) sixth Annual Premiership Rugby Parliamentary Rugby Community Awards at Portcullis…
Adrian Jarvis signs for London Irish
London Irish is pleased to announce the signing of fly half Adrian Jarvis on a one year contract. The former England Saxon has joined up with the rest of the…