Sale Sharks are delighted to announce the signing of Tasesa Lavea from Clermont Auvergne on a two year deal. New Zealand born of Samoan descent Tasesa is a goal kicking…
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Newcastle Falcons sign Gloucester scrum-half Jordi Pasqualin
Newcastle Falcons are pleased to confirm the capture of 20-year-old Gloucester scrum-half Jordi Pasqualin. The Sheffield born half-back is a product of the Gloucester academy, and will move to Kingston…
Ireland team v Wales – O’Driscoll to win 117th cap!
The Ireland team to play Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship game at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, March 12th has been named. Ireland coach Declan Kidney has named an…
Ten players who won’t play for England v Scotland
Ten players have been released from England training this evening to return to their clubs and are available to play in this weekend’s Aviva Premiership and LV= Cup semi finals.…
Qegs Wakefield – School Team of the Month (April 2011 issue)
QEGS WAKEFIELD pick up our monthly award ahead of the Independent Schools Barbarians. The Wakefield school weren’t expected to stand out this year, so their performance in getting all the…
London Welsh match-day announcer heading to Broadway
London Welsh will have to make do without match-day announcer Alan David for the rest of the season, as he jets off to New York to star on Broadway. The…
Our thoughts go to Christchurch
Dear Reader… The world of rugby has been rocked by the recent earthquake in New Zealand, which resulted in so many lost lives in Christchurch.It’s therefore crucial that the game…
Hammersmith and Fulham – Team of the Month (April 2011 issue)
WHEN Bhomdat Mahraj joined White City’s Christopher Wren school in 1966, the PE master was a Welshman, John Powell. Pupils had to play rugby in the first year and it…
Rugby Book Review – After the Lemons
SEVEN YEARS after the part-one Bath history Before the Lemons, we have the glory years, embracing a ten-year period when this remarkable small- city club – rugby’s version of Clough’s…
Wales team v Ireland – Halfpenny & Davies back
Six Nations: WALES v IRELAND Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Date: Sat, 12 March Kick-off: 1700 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC One Wales, BBC One HD and online from 1635-1900; Listen on…