Fergus Thomson, the 27-year-old Glasgow Warriors hooker, will miss this autumn’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand through the recurrence of a shoulder problem, which required surgery. Eight-times capped Thomson,…
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Narraway to lead England v Barbarians – injuries delay team
England today confirmed that Gloucester No.8 Luke Narraway (with cup) will lead the side against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday but have delayed naming their team because of…
The Rugby Week in Review: May 16-22
To call the week gone by eventful would be like calling Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu discreet (feel free to insert creative word here). Leinster were the favourites to win the Heineken cup,…
European rugby Player of the Year named
Sean O’Brien has been named as the ERC European Player of the Year for 2011. The award crowns a magnificent season for the Leinster back row player, who started every…
Magners League Grand Final preview
Munster earned the right to host the Magners League Grand Final at their home venue after finishing as the top team in the regular season and then beating the Ospreys…
Video of the Day – Gloucester showing amazing tricks and skills
You’ve seen the All Blacks and the Wallabies show their skills, well now it is the turn of the boys from Kingsholm to demonstrate great tekkers! Enjoy – which one…
Connacht make Heineken Cup for the first time
Connacht Rugby will taste Heineken Cup action for the first time next season – courtesy of Leinster winning their second Heineken Cup crown with a sensational comeback that clinched a…
Leinster make greatest Heineken Cup final comeback – ever!
Was it the greatest Heineken Cup Final of all time? Certainly the 16th ERC showpiece, and the sixth staged in Cardiff, featured the greatest tournament comeback of all time. Leinster…
England Saxons to name Churchill squad on Monday
England Saxons will name the squad to defend their Churchill Cup title in next month’s games at Northampton, Gloucester and Worcester on Monday, May 30. The Saxons face the USA…
Henson released by Toulon – but not because of fight!
Gavin Henson will not be playing his rugby at Toulon next season, but the fight he had with team mates after a recent match isn’t the main reason for his…