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…
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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…
George Ford nominated for IRB Junior Player of the Year
The International Rugby Board has unveiled the shortlist of three nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2011 Award in association with Emirates Airline. The nominees were selected…
Future Faces – Stuart Hogg and Luke Marshall
Stuart Hogg (Scotland U20) The 2010-11 season has taken Stuart Hogg from his Hawick home to Italy, as he’s playing for Scotland U20 in the Junior World Cup in Treviso…
Rugby in Wales in need of a restructure – Paul Turner
These are worrying times for the future of rugby in Wales. First, there is the threat from football that can’t be ignored. With Swansea playing in the Premier League next…