Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips three-month search for a new club looks to be over as he is on the verge of joining Top 14 side, Bayonne. From the moment Byron…
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Butch James could be banned for high tackle
Butch James’ Super 15 season at the Golden Lions could be ended by a ban after he was cited for a high tackle in Saturday’s 30-30 draw with the Sharks.…
Warriors announce pre-season fixtures
Worcester Warriors have today announced the club’s pre-season schedule ahead of the return to the Aviva Premiership – that includes a double header against West Country talent from the RFU…
Edinburgh seek stronger relationship with their fans – Jim Calder
It’s only two short years since Edinburgh finished second in the Magners League and there is a great belief that we can return to those great days of top-four finishes…
Half time in World Cup matches will be 12 minutes
The half time break in matches at this year’s World Cup will be extended from 10 to 12 minutes, organisers have confirmed so you have 120 more seconds to load…
Venue set for 2013 Heineken Cup final
Tournament organisers, ERC, have announced that the Heineken Cup final will be returning to Dublin in 2013 following the selection of the Aviva Stadium as the venue for European club…
New world record for a scrum…and the 197 who took part!!
On Wednesday 8 June, HSBC Waratahs fans joined with players and staff to set a new Guinness World Record for the biggest Rugby scrum. The old record was 68, while…
Saracens sign Joe Maddock
Saracens have further strengthened their squad by signing Joe Maddock. Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “Joe was universally admired as the leading try-scorer in the Premiership in 2009/10, and…
Leicester make three signings for the new season
Leicester Tigers have recruited three of England’s brightest young talents ahead of the 2011/12 season. The nine-times Premiership champions have agreed terms with Kieran Brookes, Graham Kitchener and Micky Young…
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt’s Heineken Cup verdict
Leinster will be up against Bath Rugby, Glasgow Warriors and “coming team” Montpellier in the Pool stages when they defend their Heineken Cup crown in the 17th tournament for the…