Playing England on a Friday night in Cardiff is going to be a bit of a novelty. It’s going to be a big night, especially because it’s England, and it’s…

Northampton v Ulster switched to Milton Keynes

As predicted Northampton’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Ulster has been switched to Stadium:mk in Milton Keynes. The Saints sought special dispensation from European Rugby Cup organisers to keep the game…

Andrew Trimble out of Ireland v Italy

Andrew Trimble has been ruled out of Ireland’s opening game in the RBS 6 Nations Championship against Italy after breaking a bone in his right hand. Trimble picked up the injury…

This time last season it looked like Dan Parks’s Test career was doomed. A full year since he had won a cap and 17 months since he had started a…

sean cronin

Leinster Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Ireland hooker Sean Cronin who will join the province in the summer on a two year deal. Cronin, 24, was educated…

Leinster v Leicester switched to Aviva Stadium

Leinster have agreed to switch their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Leicester Tigers on 8-10 April to the Aviva Stadium. It means the re-run of the 2009 Heineken Cup final will be…

Dallaglio’s England verdict

Between them, Martin Johnson and Jonny Wilkinson have a massive call to make over Jonny’s England future. Jonny missed the autumn Tests and, given his return to form and fitness…

England women’s team to play Wales

The England Women’s team to take on Wales in the opening round of the RBS 6 Nations on February 6th at Cross Keys RFC, kick off 230pm, has been announced. Darlington…

Since retiring Austin Healey finally had time to spend with his family, however when the opportunity to get back into rugby came knocking, how could he turn it down? Along…