Leeds Carnegie have announced that second row Jon Pendlebury has become the first player to commit to a new contract with the club after agreeing a new two year deal.…
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Exiles appoint Brian “Billy” Melrose Elite Player Performance Manager
London Irish has announced today that Brian “Billy” Melrose has been appointed as the Club’s new Elite Player Performance Manager on a permanent contract. Joining Toby Booth’s coaching team in…
Eddie’s Eagles ready to take flight
Despite having led Ireland to three Triple Crowns and up to third in the IRB world rankings, USA Head Coach Eddie O’Sullivan believes his wealth of experience plays no part…
Mils Muliaina to leave New Zealand after World Cup
New Zealand Rugby has today paid tribute to Waikato, Chiefs and All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina who has confirmed he is heading overseas at the end of the year. The…
Rebels leave out Cipriani against Stormers
Round sixteen of the Super Rugby season gets underway on Friday with the Stormers taking on the Rebels in Melbourne. This week, Nic Henderson returns to the side, replacing Greg…
DVD Review – Living with the Lions
PERHAPS, IN 1997, rugby players thought documentaries like this were simply part and parcel of professionalism. What is certain is that all players love watching this classic DVD and that…
Core Stability – Mark Cueto’s guide
England wing Mark Cueto on how to strengthen your core… Everyone should do exercises to strengthen their lower back, core, glutes and hamstrings. Rugby is stop-start and there are a…
Rugby book Review – Once We Were Lions
THE LATE Clem Thomas and his son Greg produced what most regard as the best Lions history yet published. But proving that you can’t have too much of a good…
Stephen Jones to win his 100th Wales cap
Ask Martyn Williams if he’s got any funny tales to tell about Stephen Jones and he chuckles in memory of one particular incident at the Millennium Stadium. It was back…
Gavin Henson picked again for Wales
Stephen Jones will reach the milestone of 100 caps for his country when he takes to the field at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday for the DHL Challenge clash with…