KARENA WIHONGI of Sale Sharks has been suspended from participating in rugby union for four months for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation after testing positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine. The suspension by a…
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Exeter sign Samoan star Josh Tatupu
Exeter’s squad strengthening for next season is gathering pace after the Chiefs today confirmed the arrival of Samoan international Josh Tatupu to Sandy Park. The 24-year-old centre has penned a…
England Under-18 squad announced
FREDDIE GABBITASS has been named as England Under 18 Clubs and Schools captain ahead of their warm up game against Worcester Warriors’ Academy Under 19 this Sunday. The fixture, originally…
Five Scotland stars banned from club rugby
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has taken the controversial decision to put five of his key players in cotton wool before the World Cup. Captain Alastair Kellock, Richie Gray, John Barclay,…
Edinburgh team to take on Connacht – Geoff Cross back
Edinburgh will seek to build on last Saturday’s fine 23-16 win over Ospreys when they head to Galway on Friday night to take on Connacht in the club’s penultimate away…
History backs Vodacom Bulls to win tour opener
Opening Vodacom Super Rugby tour matches have traditionally suited the Vodacom Bulls as they depart South Africa for New Zealand or Australia. The defending champions have won four of the…
Dean Mumm and Wycliff Palu re-sign with the ARU
Second rower Dean Mumm and No. 8 Wycliff Palu have re-signed with both Australian Rugby and the NSW Waratahs for another season. The pair have recommitted until the end of…
Waratahs charity strip to be auctioned off
Fans can start their bidding on their favourite HSBC Waratah’s unique charity jersey which will be worn in the round seven clash with the Chiefs at the Sydney Football Stadium…
Huge blow for Ulster – Ferris misses quarter-final with Northampton
Having undergone a period of treatment and rehabilitation for the left knee injury sustained during Ulster’s match against Aironi in January, Stephen Ferris was reassessed by his surgeon today (Tuesday)…
World Cup changes confirmed
Tournament Organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) today announced the revised match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) following the decision to reallocate all matches from Christchurch…