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Australia given little hope ahead of final Bledisloe Test
AFTER A tough summer, Australia are available at unprecedented odds of 8/1 ahead of this weekend's test against New Zealand at home in Brisbane. The odds reflect not only the…
French based players not an option for Stuart Lancaster
ENGLISH PLAYERS currently in France are unlikely to be selected for the upcoming November Internationals, according to Stuart Lancaster. The England head coach was speaking on the BBC 5 Live…
Door wide open in Lions hunt for attack coach
WARREN GATLAND'S feet have provided a tricky start to his career as coach of the British & Irish Lions, with news that the final make-up of his coaching staff would…
Bryce Lawrence blames political pressure for retirement
NEW ZEALAND referee Bryce Lawrence has retired, citing heavy criticism following the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between South Africa and Australia last year behind his decision. The 41 year-old is…
We turn guinea pig for Gatorade
WANT TO turn from out-of-shape losers to super-fit conquerors? Members from our Save Your Season competition-winning team will be whisked up to Loughborough to be tested by the experts from…
Why the hype over France’s Gael Fickou
LET'S NOT get carried away. Gael Fickou had a good game for Toulouse in their win over Leicester on Sunday, but was the 18-year-old’s try-scoring performance really that special? Sure,…
The Championship Blog — B & I Cup Week 1 round-up
THE BRITISH & Irish Cup kicked-off this weekend after a major makeover due to last season’s antics, which saw some clubs using it as an opportunity to rest key players…
Fickou one of eight uncapped players named in France squad
YOUNG TOULOUSE star Gaël Fickou has been named in France's squad for the upcoming November Internationals against Australia, Argentina and Samoa. The 18-year old centre impressed on his Heineken Cup…
Harlequins and Saracens pose strongest English threat in Europe
A BRIEF scan of the results from Round One of the Heineken Cup highlighted that English sides may not be as far off the pace when it comes to the…