The Scarlets travel to Ravenhill on Friday evening for a crucial Magners League fixture against third placed Ulster with just five points separating teams placed two to six. And having…
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Old hands lead Ulster to Scarlets
Brian McLaughlin has named an experienced team to face the Scarlets in tomorrow night’s vital Magners League game at Ravenhill. BJ Botha and Ian Humphreys are drafted straight into the…
Sharks staying with Friday Night Rugby
Sale Sharks announce that after an extensive piece of research involving season ticket holders, regular supporters, sponsors and corporate guests as well as the playing and coaching staff, Friday Nights…
Sale Shark fails drugs test and is banned for four months
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…
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…