SO HEINEKEN Cup rugby is pretty darn special, isn’t it? We may have lost sight of that fact at some point
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All Blacks: the haka through the years
That was the haka as it used to be. In December’s Rugby World, a study of the haka and how it is used by New Zealand turns up a few other…
From Heineken Cup to Guinness Champions Cup?
IF FRENCH publication Midi Olympique is to be believed, the union of Premiership Rugby and Ligue Nationale de Rugby could soon be joining forces with world-renowned brand Guinness.
Video: England Sevens Q&A
THE HSBC World Sevens Series is back! The speediest players in the game are off to the Gold Coast this weekend, where Fiji claimed the title for the second year…
Heineken Cup: Our predictions for Round 1
ROUND 1 of the Heineken Cup is here and we thought we would chuck out our predictions for the games and see if you agree with us. If you reckon…
Heineken Cup: 10 players to watch
The Heineken Cup is here, as are 10 players to watch. Will these fellas cut loose?
Montpellier’s Pelissie gears up for Heineken Cup
MONTPELLIER COACH Fabien Galthié has been talking up Treviso this week, warning his players the Italians will pose a real threat when the two sides meet on Saturday in the…
Stuart Lancaster at England’s kit launch
ENGLAND LAUNCHED their new home shirt in Leeds this week. Here coach Stuart Lancaster and wing Marland Yarde talk about the tradition of the jersey as well as the challenges…
New Salary Cap powers for Premiership Rugby
PREMIERSHIP RUGBY is set to take more of a critical view of its member clubs after it was announced yesterday that clubs may be subjected to more transparent salary cap…
A French guide to the Heineken Cup
By Gavin Mortimer Let’s for a while forget the future and enjoy the present. Yes, the Heineken Cup is upon us and though it may well be the last of…