Emirates Western Force players will suit up in a unique ‘one-off’ jersey this Saturday night when they tackle the Waratahs in Perth. The custom designed jersey will not only look…
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Sonny Bill Williams talks about the Christchurch earthquake
US RUGBY players think of ourselves as entertainers and, after the two big earthquakes in New Zealand, that’s what I think we go back to when we try to lift…
Ryan Jones – Man on a mission
Things change quickly in rugby, just ask Ryan Jones. Back in November he had “the worst 20 minutes of my rugby career”. First he was responsible for conceding the late…
Aviva Premiership Rugby blog
The round-up of the 19th round of Aviva Premiership action from Alex Shaw Saturday 2nd April 2011 – Northampton Saints vs. Sale Sharks Saints came into this game on the…
HSBC Adelaide Sevens – full report, all the results – with video
New Zealand broke through to win the International Rugby Sevens Adelaide in their fifth attempt, defeating South Africa 28-20 to claim the 2011 title at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Kiwi…
Rugby Book Review – Behind the Thistle
You always sensed that Scottish rugby was the most true-blue amateur of all, and this weighty book of nearly 500 pages does nothing to disaffirm that view. The authors interview…
Rugby Book Review – We Could Be Heroes
NOT MANY people know this but the inaugural World Ubogu Championships took place in a London pub last year. The competition involves saying the word ‘Ubogu’ – as in the…
Stewart’s Melville – School Team of the Month (May 2011 issue)
THE EDINBURGH school fended off challenges from far and wide to earn their first-ever Team of the Month award for their terrific run in the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Schools Cup.…
Heat too much for Leinster
Leinster threw away an 11-point half-time lead to lose 23-24 to Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday night. The visitors had looked the far more dangerous team in the first…
Paul O’Connell injured in Leinster clash
Munster and Ireland talisman Paul O’Connell was forced to leave the pitch early in the second half of the Magners League game against Leinster on Saturday night with an ankle…