Richie McCaw to win 100th Test cap

All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have announced the All Blacks team for their third match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup…

Scotland name side to take on Argentina

Scotland have made five changes in their starting team for Sunday’s crucial Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Argentina in Wellington. Scotland are unbeaten in this year’s competition to…

Wales injury update on Hook, Lydiate and Jones

Dan Lydiate is suffering from ankle ligament damage and Wales’ team medics are waiting for the injury to settle over the next few days before determining the length of time…

Members crucial to Exeter development

Exeter Rugby Club chief executive Tony Rowe says he and his fellow directors were “highly encouraged” by the response of club members to proposals outlined in Monday night’s Members’ Forum…

Expansion plans for Franklin’s Gardens

At the club’s Annual General Meeting this evening, the Northampton Saints management confirmed the plans and timeline for the development of Franklin’s Gardens. The new North Stand would turn Franklin’s…

Italy 53 Russia 17 – match report

Two tries apiece for Tommaso Benvenuti and Giulio Toniolatti plus a towering performance from Sergio Parisse saw Italy notch a resounding 53-17 win over Russia on Tuesday. The Azzurri secured…