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Jury’s out on Mason experiment
Just when you thought messieurs Henson and Cipriani had cornered the market in bad boy behavior, a seasoned professional arrives to show them how it’s done, writes Rugby World reader…
George Ford beats Owen Farrell to England No 10 shirt
England U20 have named their side to face Ireland in the opening Pool C match of the 2011 Junior World Championship in Treviso, Italy (KO 5.10pm UK time, live on…
Venue set for 2013 Heineken Cup final
Tournament organisers, ERC, have announced that the Heineken Cup final will be returning to Dublin in 2013 following the selection of the Aviva Stadium as the venue for European club…
New world record for a scrum…and the 197 who took part!!
On Wednesday 8 June, HSBC Waratahs fans joined with players and staff to set a new Guinness World Record for the biggest Rugby scrum. The old record was 68, while…
Saracens sign Joe Maddock
Saracens have further strengthened their squad by signing Joe Maddock. Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “Joe was universally admired as the leading try-scorer in the Premiership in 2009/10, and…
Leicester make three signings for the new season
Leicester Tigers have recruited three of England’s brightest young talents ahead of the 2011/12 season. The nine-times Premiership champions have agreed terms with Kieran Brookes, Graham Kitchener and Micky Young…
Rugby World Awards 2011
These are the only awards that span the entire globe, taking in the season from September to May. We reveal our winners…
Five reasons why Leinster won the Heineken Cup
Saturday 21 May 2011, Millenium Stadium Leinster 33-22 Northampton [imagebrowser id=10] 5 Reasons why BOD & Co are champions… Battle-Hardened To reach the final Leinster had to get past Aviva…
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt’s Heineken Cup verdict
Leinster will be up against Bath Rugby, Glasgow Warriors and “coming team” Montpellier in the Pool stages when they defend their Heineken Cup crown in the 17th tournament for the…