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Baxter looks ahead despite defeat
Rob Baxter has promised that come Monday his side’s latest loss to Saracens will be “put to bed” and the focus will quickly switch to Exeter’s next away-day at Sale…
Journey through Rugby – Alex Corbisiero
The first thing my dad did on arriving in Kingston, Surrey, from America when I was five was settle me into a rugby club. I loved my time playing at…
Stairway to Sevens fitness
Sevens is a great way to stay rugby-fit over the summer, writes Brett Davison, England Sevens physio and strength & conditioning coach. A more specialised sort of fitness is required…
Waldouck on the spot
LONDON WASPS and England Saxons centre Dominic Waldouck was put on the spot on a visit to Twickenham. Check out the video to see if he prefers texting or…
Watch Digby Ioane’s incredible celebration! With video
We’ve had the Ash Splash but Digby Ioane took try celebrations to a new high with his “Caterpillar” in the Reds 39-30 victory over the Bulls. Great try anyway, followed…
The best British Rugby Books of 2010
The British Sports Book Awards, encompassing the best in British and Irish sports literature over the past 12 months, take place in London on 9 May. Six titles are competing…
Aaron Cruden – a man fighting two battles
AS SOON as he finds himself under pressure or when things just don’t seem to be working for his team, one glance at his left arm tells Aaron Cruden not…
Has the LV Cup lost its sheen?
Katie Field questions the future of a competition which has lost its focal point… THE victory celebrations were loud and long, but will Gloucester’s 34-7 win over Newcastle in this…
Moffat to take on new Scotland role
One of Scotland’s most experienced rugby coaches is to take on a new role with Scottish Rugby. Rob Moffat, who stood down as Edinburgh head coach on 31 January, is…