Huw Evans, Chairman of the Scarlets region for the past 14 years has announced he will step down, handing over to leading Welsh businessman, entrepreneur and passionate Scarlet Nigel Short.…
Rugby World
Double Scotch for Sale Sharks in pre season matches
Sale Sharks have announced a two-game pre-season programme for 2011-12, with Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors visiting Edgeley Park in August. The new-look Sharks assembled by Steve Diamond will take…
England first team removed from “Woodward job” at the RFU
The likelihood of Sir Clive Woodward returning to the RFU as the union’s Performance Director receeded dramatically today with the news that the England Senior team has been removed from…
Owen and Clancy to ref Magners League play-off semi-finals
Nigel Owens and George Clancy – who are both among the elite panel of 10 officials named for refereeing duty at the World Cup in New Zealand later in the…
England name training squad for Emirates Airline London Sevens
England have named their 14-man training group for the final stages of the build-up to this month’s Emirates Airline London Sevens. England trail series leaders New Zealand by 13 points…
Parisse inspired by legendary Barbarians of the past
Italy and Stade Francais back row talisman Sergio Parisse says his selection for the Barbarians squad which will face Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday 4th June, is ‘a…
Wood re-commits to Saints cause
Northampton Saints today announced that Tom Wood has signed a new contract with the club. Wood has had a sensational first season at Franklin’s Gardens. Being named man of the…
Knights Director of Rugby continues squad building
Only a day after the announcement of Mike Whitehead’s return to South Yorkshire, Davey announces another experienced player winging his way into Castle Park. 24 year old Ben Toft, a…
Andress returns to Chiefs
Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says he looking forward to welcoming prop John Andress back into the Exeter ranks after two seasons away with Aviva Premiership rivals Harlequins. The Irish…
Neil Back quits as Leeds coach
Leeds Carnegie have today confirmed that Head Coach Neil Back has resigned from his position as Head Coach with immediate effect. The decision follows the club’s relegation from the Aviva…