LEEDS CARNEGIE Head Coach Neil Back has made five changes to his side for this Friday’s Aviva Premiership clash with Sales Sharks at Edgeley Park. The majority of the changes…
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Rhys Ruddock and Eoin O’Malley sign new Leinster deals
Leinster Rugby are pleased to announce that Rhys Ruddock and Eoin O’Malley have each agreed new one and two year deals respectively with the province. The former Leinster Academy graduates…
Josh Lewsey signs for Wasps – as a player!
Josh Lewsey has today rejoined London Wasps on a short-term contract running to the end of the season. Lewsey has agreed to come out of retirement to help the club…
Samoan George Stowers heading to Ospreys
The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that Samoan international back-rower George Stowers has signed a two-year contract with the region. A powerful runner at 1.88m tall and weighing 112kg, he…
Mike Ross agrees new Ireland contract
Leinster’s Mike Ross is the latest international to commit his future to playing in Ireland. The prop has penned a deal to keep him firmly rooted until the end of…
Tom Catterick re-signs for Newcastle
Promising utility back Tom Catterick is the latest young gun to put pen to paper on a new contract with the Newcastle Falcons. The 20-year-old Darlington born player has progressed…
The Greatest Try of All Time – no argument!
Sorry to every other try scorer in the history of rugby union. There have been some classics by Campese, France generally, Lomu, Williams, Habana and the rest but this is…
Rugby Book Review – Lansdowne Road
In truth, Lansdowne Road’s history is rather more impressive than the dilapidated stadium that was demolished in 2006 to make way for the shiny new Aviva Stadium. Yet when the…
Dan Carter: We were the lucky ones!
THE world’s best fly-half Dan Carter has talked emotionally about how he had to flee for his safety during the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was forced to leave…
Andrea Masi confirmed as RBS 6 Nations Player of the Tournament
Andrea Masi, Italy’s powerful back, has today been announced as the official RBS Player of the Championship for the 2011 RBS 6 Nations. Over 17,000 votes were registered ensuring that the…