On Friday the HSBC World Series starts up again. Normally we are winging our way to Dubai for the opening leg but this time it’s all the way across the…
Rugby World
Sevens Players hit the Surf on Gold Coast
Two days before the kick-off of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2011/12 at the Gold Coast Sevens, players from defending Series champions New Zealand, tournament hosts Australia and fellow challengers…
Ofisa Treviranus joins Exiles
London Irish has signed Samoan back rower Ofisa Treviranus to bolster their forward pack. The 27 year old Samoan, who has played 22 Tests for the Pacific Island nation joins…
Warriors seek slicker showing in Ulster clash
Glasgow Warriors will be out to avenge a double Irish disappointment when they take on Ulster at Firhill on Friday (kick-off 7.35pm, live on BBC ALBA). Sean Lineen’s team have…
James Haskell on life in Japan
JAMES HASKELL has been able to move on from England’s disappointing World Cup campaign by playing in Japan. The England back-rower has joined Ricoh Black Rams and will be playing…
Scots look to shine on Gold Coast
It’s now less than 48 hours until Scotland 7s open their 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series campaign on the Australian Gold Coast. The 12-man squad first face England, at 1.19pm…
Players Union devastated at report being leaked
Following today’s publication of the confidential PGB Rugby World Cup Review reports in The Times newspaper, RPA CEO Damian Hopley said: “I am absolutely devastated that our RPA members’ trust has…
Lewis Moody’s statement on the World Cup
Lewis Moody, who is represented by Big Red Management said: “I have seen the stories in today’s Times with their interpretation of the leaked post Rugby World Cup (RWC) reviews.…
John Kirwan joins the Northern Hemisphere
John Kirwan is going to switch hemispheres and join Dean Ryan on the coaching team for the Northern Hemisphere XV for the Heroes Rugby Challenge at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday,…
Onasai ‘Axe’ Auva’a Arrives At The Sharks
THE Axe-man has finally arrived at Sale Sharks – and boss Steve Diamond couldn’t be happier. After a frustrating wait, explosive Kiwi flanker Onasai Auva’a has at last linked up…