Warren Gatland has named his 30-man squad, and 22-year-old Sam Warburton as Wales captain for next month’s World Cup. Veteran flanker Martyn Williams will not travel to New Zealand, despite captaining…
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James O’Connor handed one match ban and fine
Australian Rugby Union has today suspended James O’Connor until Sunday 28 August after the Wallabies winger failed to appear at two official team functions on Thursday 18 August. O’Connor did…
Scotland World Cup squad confirmed
Head coach Andy Robinson has today named the 30-man Scotland squad for the IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. The squad will be captained by Alastair Kellock, the…
Television Match Official – when can they rule
The law states, in relation, to what happened in today’s New Zealand v South Africa game 6.A.6 REFEREE CONSULTING WITH OTHERS (a) The referee may consult with assistant referees in…
Wales 28 Argentina 13 – video of a great try!
Wales (14) 28 Tries: Powell, A W Jones, North Cons: Hook (2) Pens: Hook (3) Argentina (3) 13 Try: Scelzo Con: Contepomi Pens: Contepomi (2) For Alun Wyn Jones’ length…
Wales 80-1 to win RWC, Ireland 33-1
IRELAND are out to 33/1 for the Rugby World Cup with Ladbrokes after losing at home to France in their latest warm-up match. France are now into 12/1 (from 14s)…
Pat Sanderson retires
Worcester Warriors back row and former England international captain Pat Sanderson has today announced his retirement from professional rugby. The talismanic former Sixways skipper joined the club in 2004 and…
Wales v Argentina – buy 1 get 1 free tickets!
Welsh rugby fans can still take advantage of the buy one get one free offer to watch Wales take on the mighty Pumas at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow, with tickets…
Wallace to miss France clash
Shane Jennings has been included to start at openside on the Ireland team to play France tomorrow in the opening game of the Guinness Summer Series. Jennings comes into the…
Ireland v Connacht preview
In what is a busy week for the Ireland squad, two Irish teams will play games in the space of three days. An Ireland Select XV will take on Connacht…