The 2011/12 Magners League season will kick-off on the first weekend of September this year and will be played over six of the eight weeks set aside for the Rugby…
Rugby World
Rugby World – May 2011 edition contents
[imagebrowser id=5] The new edition of Rugby World Magazine goes on sale today with a host of exclusives from some of the biggest names in rugby including England captain Lewis…
Danny Care, Richard Hill and Ben Ryan interviews
ENGLAND and Harlequins scrum half Danny Care says that the disappointment felt by the England squad after their RBS 6 Nations loss against Ireland in Dublin should stand Martin Johnson’s…
Heineken Cup dates for 2011-12.. starts in November
The 2011 / 2012 Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup tournaments will kick-off in November 2011, less than three weeks after the Rugby World Cup reaches its climax with the…
South African player accused of killing is named
A former South African rugby player has been appeared in court in the Republic accused of hacking three men to death with an axe has been named as Joseph Ntshongwana. Ntshongwana,…
Connacht’s Keith Matthews to win 100th cap
Keith Matthews will celebrate his 100th cap when he lines out for Connacht this Friday against Edingburgh (The Sportsground – ko 19.45 01/04/11) The 28 year old centre joined Connacht…
Scarlets team v Ulster – Rees & Jones play
The Scarlets travel to Ravenhill on Friday evening for a crucial Magners League fixture against third placed Ulster with just five points separating teams placed two to six. And having…
Old hands lead Ulster to Scarlets
Brian McLaughlin has named an experienced team to face the Scarlets in tomorrow night’s vital Magners League game at Ravenhill. BJ Botha and Ian Humphreys are drafted straight into the…
Sharks staying with Friday Night Rugby
Sale Sharks announce that after an extensive piece of research involving season ticket holders, regular supporters, sponsors and corporate guests as well as the playing and coaching staff, Friday Nights…
Sale Shark fails drugs test and is banned for four months
KARENA WIHONGI of Sale Sharks has been suspended from participating in rugby union for four months for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation after testing positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine. The suspension by a…