It’s important to keep on top of your speed for the end of the season, says Darren Grewcock… Quick feet into pass Working in small 5m grids, combine high-knee, quick-feet…

London Irish has signed Tom Smith from Ospreys on a two year deal the club can reveal this afternoon. Smith, who was born in Bristol, has made 60 appearances for…

Glasgow Warriors teenage full-back Stuart Hogg will make his first start for Scotland in Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against France at Murrayfield. Hogg, a product of the Hawick…

Treviso set for Scarlets

After losing against two Irish teams, Benetton Treviso continue their Celtic adventure in Wales for Round 16 of the RaboDirect PRO12. Treviso have been hit hard by injury and six…

Western Force name strong team for season opener

Eight internationals line up for Western Force in the 2012 Super Rugby season opener in Canberra this Friday against the Brumbies. Following 15 weeks of intensive pre-season preparations Coach Richard…

Blues coach Pat Lam has named a starting line-up of players who earned their jerseys through solid pre-season performances and are in optimum shape to play the Crusaders in the…

The Crusaders will open the Super Rugby season this Friday night when they meet the Blues in Auckland.  Coming off a successful pre-season where they knocked off the Highlanders, Hurricanes…

Hodgson leaves London Irish for Worcester

England Saxon and london Irish scrum-half Paul Hodgson has signed a three year contract with Worcester Warriors. Hodgson, who is currently part of the Saxons EPS squad and has made…