With the international players returning, the Blues have made eleven changes ahead of Friday night’s match. The Blues make six changes in the backs, with only Casey Laulala remaining in…
Tournaments
England Sevens side unchanged for South African leg
England have named the same squad that lifted the Dubai Sevens title last weekend for the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth that kicks off tomorrow. Head coach Ben…
Next stop for England Sevens and Ben Ryan: Port Elizabeth
England face USA, Samoa and Argentina on Friday’s first day of the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth WELL, it certainly wasn’t a short trip across to Port Elizabeth!…
In the spotlight – Owen Farrell
For Colleen Farrell there is such a thing as too much rugby. She obviously knew what she was letting herself in for when she married Andy Farrell, the former Great…
Ashton cited after Leicester game
The following cases will be heard by an RFU Disciplinary Panel on Tuesday, December 6: Phil Dowson (Northampton Saints) following his citing contrary to Law 10(4)(j) for a dangerous tackle…
Win tickets for Harlequins v Saracens – With Hilton HHonours
During a relaxing festive season, getting back to the gym or playing your favourite sport might not be at the top of your to do list. For that reason, Hilton…
Topsy Ojo re-signs with London Irish
London Irish announced today that England winger Topsy Ojo has signed a new two year contract that will keep him at the Club until the end of the 2013/14 season.…
Steve Thompson retires from all rugby
London Wasps can today confirm that hooker Steve Thompson has been forced to retire from the game following a neck injury. Thompson sustained the injury training with his new club…
Rory Lamont returns to Glasgow
Having equalled their best ever run of victories in a single RaboDirect PRO12 season, Glasgow Warriors today delivered another significant signing coup, securing fans’ favourite Rory Lamont on a contract…
Rugby World’s Championship blog
Unquestionably the story of the week is the sudden departure of Graham Dawe from Plymouth Albion, writes Richard Grainger. Dawe, 51, had coached Albion for 12 years and only hung…





