Nathan Hines, the 77-times-capped Scotland forward, is retiring from international rugby after 11 years in the Test arena, he announced today. Hines, known affectionately as Wagga, only came to Scotland,…
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England Women’s squad announced for New Zealand test series
The England Women’s squad to take on world champions New Zealand over three international tests later this month has been announced and it includes 16 survivors from last year’s Rugby…
Delon Armitage banned for five weeks
DELON ARMITAGE of London Irish was this evening banned for five weeks for a dangerous tackle on Bath Rugby’s Tom Biggs during the Aviva Premiership match at the Madejski Stadium…
RFU make gaffe over citings
The charges against Darren Dawidiuk and Nick Wood of Gloucester Rugby for dangerous tackles on Saracens’ Brad Barritt and Owen Farrell respectively at Kingsholm on October 29 were this afternoon…
Eliota banned for three weeks…could get longer?
ELIOTA FUIMAONO-SAPOLU of Gloucester Rugby was tonight banned for three weeks after being found guilty of two charges of Conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Game contrary to Rule…
Dyce RFC – Team of the Month (September 2011)
ABERDEEN is football territory but the rugby players of Dyce RFC, a suburb six miles north of the city and home to the region’s airport, are flying this season after…
Graham Henry talks us through his World Cup emotions
To win the World Cup means everything to me and it has brought me some peace, especially after what happened in 2007. We really showed that All Blacks tenacity in…
Australia name strong squad for Wales and Baa Baas
A strong Qantas Wallabies touring party, collectively boasting 634 Test appearances, has been announced for the short tour of the United Kingdom starting later this month. The 26-man playing group…
Mark Evans – The impact of RWC on the Aviva Premiership
WHILST YOU were busy watching RWC 2011, it may have escaped your notice that the first six rounds of the Aviva Premiership took place. The biggest difference for the competition…
A Championship blog
Another pulsating weekend of Championship rugby leaves only 15 points between the leaders and the 9th placed team in the division, writes Richard Grainger. In a topsy-turvy round of matches,…