Saracens have today (Friday) submitted a planning application to the London Borough of Barnet to transform the Copthall Stadium into a multi-purpose community sports venue. The refurbished stadium will be used…
Tournaments
Crusaders 33 Waratahs 18 – an emotional day
EMOTION WAS running high in the first game of this weekend’s Super 15 as the Canterbury Crusaders played their first game since the terrible earthquake that rocked the Christchurch area.…
Waratahs v Crsusaders preview
The HSBC Waratahs will be looking to maintain an unbeaten start to season 2011 when they face the Crusaders in round three of Super Rugby at Trafalgar Park, Nelson. The…
Rob Kearney re-signs for Leinster
The IRFU is pleased to announce that Ireland and Leinster fullback Rob Kearney has today agreed terms for a new two year contract that will see him playing rugby for…
Edinburgh team v Cardiff – Simon Webster makes first start!
After three tough away Magners League games in the space of 12 days, Edinburgh aim to exploit home comforts to the full when they return to Murrayfield for the first…
Leinster team v Scarlets – 14,000 tickets sold! Sexton starts
The Leinster team to face the Scarlets in Friday night’s Magners League clash at the RDS (KO: 7.35pm) has been named. Leo Cullen, Fergus McFadden and Jonathan Sexton return to…
Falcons team to play Harlequins
NEWCASTLE FALCONS have released their squad list to play Harlequins on Friday’s Aviva Premiership clash(kick-off 8pm). Head coach Alan Tait has made two changes, including Scotland international Euan Murray in…
Cardiff team to play Edinburgh – Halfpenny back in Wales contention
Cardiff Blues backs Casey Laulala and Leigh Halfpenny both return from injury to face Edinburgh this Friday. Laulala has recovered from a hamstring injury suffered against Harlequins in early February…
Newcastle players step up Earthquake relief
Newcastle Falcons’ New Zealand contingent have joined forces to support the relief appeal following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. During today’s media session scheduled for 12.30pm, Jimmy Gopperth and Jeremy Manning…
Ceri Jones signs for Worcester
WORCESTER WARRIORS have today confirmed the signing of powerhouse prop Ceri Jones from Harlequins on a two-year deal. Former Wales international front row Jones, who has won two caps for his…