Catch up in the week that was – 2-8 May 2011 The Brumbies were in Durban this week to play the Sharks (and they lost by the way 34 –…
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Leeds £2m in debt plan for the Championship
Leeds Carnegie will begin immediate plans for next season and life in the Championship following relegation from the Aviva Premiership with defeat at Northampton. Leeds came within a try of…
Danny Cipriani dropped again
Danny Cipriani’s ill-fated stay in the Super 15 went from bad to worse with confirmation that he will stay in Australia when his team, the Melbourne Rebels travel to South…
Chris Cusiter joins Sydney club in World Cup bid
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Chris Cusiter is to play club rugby in Australia over the next month in a drive to improve his readiness for this autumn’s Rugby World…
Rugby stars of the future – Joe Robinson
Something all young players learn quickly is that injury is a big part of the game. It can rule you out of playing at the most inconvenient of times. But…
Rugby stars of the future – Mark Bennett
Scotland U20 coach Peter Wright believes 18-year-old Mark Bennett is one of the most exciting young talents he’s seen in years. The centre has recently returned from a short spell…
Bristol win British and Irish Cup
ANTHONY ELLIOTT was walking on air tonight as he lifted the British & Irish Cup less than 24 hours after the birth of his son, helping his side beat Bedford 17-14. The…
Bridgend Ravens secure return to Principality Premiership
Bridgend booked their place back in the Principality Premiership with a stunning second half display in the Principality Premiership promotion / relegation play-off final against Glamorgan Wanderers, winning 38-19. It…
London Scottish win promotion to The Championship
Following a 17-13 victory over second-placed Barking RUFC, London Scottish FC have been promoted from National League 1 to the Championship for the 2011/2012 season. A last-minute, 80-metre break away…
England A win European Trophy
England A Women were crowned European Trophy champions on Saturday, seeing off hosts Spain in a tight 5-3 victory in the final. Spain proved to be England’s toughest opponents of…