ENGLAND’S PLANS for the Six Nations have been hit by a serious injury to captain Lewis Moody, who will definitely miss the games against Wales and Italy. Moody twisted his…
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Exeter swoop for giant Fijian
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter hopes to finalise the signing of giant Fijian international Nemani Nadolo in the next few days from French Top 14 strugglers Bourgoin. The 22-year-old…
Phil Dowson signs new contract with Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints have confirmed that Phil Dowson has renewed his commitment to the club by signing a new contract. Dowson, 29, has been at Franklin’s Gardens since the summer of…
Sale Sharks appoint Steve Diamond – he leaves Russia team
Sale Sharks have announced that former player and coach Steve Diamond will join the club as Executive Director of Sport from 1 February. Steve will be responsible for all rugby-related…
Thomas Waldrom named Aviva Premiership Player of the Month
Thomas Waldrom has been voted the Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month. The Leicester Tigers number 8 was picked for December by a panel made up of rugby media…
Courtney Lawes out of the Six Nations – Jim Mallinder
England’s chances of their first Six Nations title in eight years received a blow with confirmation that key second row Courtney Lawes is out of the Championship. Lawes limped out…
Chris Ashton – Northampton and England
Not only has Chris, a Rugby League convert, made a seamless transition to Union, he has done so with vigour and made sure everyone took notice of his first International…
Sisa Koyamaibole cited
SISA KOYAMAIBOLE of Sale Sharks has been cited for kicking Saracens’ Richard Wigglesworth during the Aviva Premiership match at Edgeley Park on January 2. Koyamaibole has been summoned to appear…
Charlie Hodgson signs for Saracens
Charlie Hodgson has signed a long-term contract to join Saracens from the start of next season. The flyhalf said: “I am excited to be joining a club now recognised as the…
Saracens 12 London Irish 6 – The Verdict
By Paul Morgan, editor of Rugby World Magazine One thing’s for sure Saracens are in far better shape than the were before Brendan Venter walked through the door at Vicarage…