These moments from Stage 1 of the Munster Rugby Cycle for Paul Darbyshire will make you laugh and cry. Some moving words from Darbyshire’s wife, Lyndsay, and a sneak peak…
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England’s oldest Test player hits 100!!
BRIAN POPE, England’s oldest living international rugby union player, celebrates his 100th birthday tomorrow (June 29), and the Rugby Football Union is marking the occasion by presenting him with an…
New Scotland kit unveiled
Scottish Rugby and its kit supplier, Canterbury of New Zealand, are today launching the revolutionary new jersey that will be worn by Andy Robinson’s Scotland team at the Rugby World…
Hayes primed and ready
Exeter captain Tom Hayes says there is a real buzz of excitement around Sandy Park as the Chiefs ready themselves for the start of pre-season. Head coach Rob Baxter will…
Junior World Cup highlights – on video
Did you miss the 2011 Junior World Cup Final where New Zealand retained their title by beating England 33-22. Did the score reflect the game? How good are the Baby…
Schalk Brits to play in Super 15 semi – for the Stormers
An extraordinary chain of events will almost certainly put Saracens hooker Schalk Brits on the bench in the this weekend’s Super 15 semi-final for the Stormers…as a back row player,…
Junior World Cup – Who Finished 3rd-12th? All the details…
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF – FRANCE 17-30 AUSTRALIA Australia avenged a defeat to France in the Pool B decider with a 30-17 victory in an exciting IRB Junior World Championship third…
England beaten in Junior World Cup Final
New Zealand secured a fourth successive IRB Junior World Championship title after full back Beauden Barrett’s late try made certain of a 33-22 victory in an enthralling final at the Stadio Plebiscito…
Phil Waugh ends career with a loss
The HSBC Waratahs gallant 2011 campaign has come to a close after going down to the Blues 26-13 in their Super Rugby Qualifier at Eden Park, Auckland. In a season…
Strength and Conditioning of Youth Rugby Players: Part II
It was stated in Part I Emphasis on Technique, when working with youth rugby players there should be a real focus on developing multiple fitness components and athletic abilities. Training…