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…
Tournaments
Exeter sign Samoan star Josh Tatupu
Exeter’s squad strengthening for next season is gathering pace after the Chiefs today confirmed the arrival of Samoan international Josh Tatupu to Sandy Park. The 24-year-old centre has penned a…
Five Scotland stars banned from club rugby
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has taken the controversial decision to put five of his key players in cotton wool before the World Cup. Captain Alastair Kellock, Richie Gray, John Barclay,…
Edinburgh team to take on Connacht – Geoff Cross back
Edinburgh will seek to build on last Saturday’s fine 23-16 win over Ospreys when they head to Galway on Friday night to take on Connacht in the club’s penultimate away…
History backs Vodacom Bulls to win tour opener
Opening Vodacom Super Rugby tour matches have traditionally suited the Vodacom Bulls as they depart South Africa for New Zealand or Australia. The defending champions have won four of the…
Waratahs charity strip to be auctioned off
Fans can start their bidding on their favourite HSBC Waratah’s unique charity jersey which will be worn in the round seven clash with the Chiefs at the Sydney Football Stadium…
Huge blow for Ulster – Ferris misses quarter-final with Northampton
Having undergone a period of treatment and rehabilitation for the left knee injury sustained during Ulster’s match against Aironi in January, Stephen Ferris was reassessed by his surgeon today (Tuesday)…
World Cup changes confirmed
Tournament Organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) today announced the revised match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) following the decision to reallocate all matches from Christchurch…
Sale sign Charlie Amesbury
SALE have announced that Newcastle wing Charlie Amesbury will move to Edgeley Park in the summer. The 25-year-old former Harlequins star’s progress at Kingston Park has been hampered by injury…
Richie McCaw turns down Royal Wedding invite
David Beckham will be there, Martyn Williams is keen (but the Blues play the Dragons that night) and Brian O’Driscoll is on list but All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has…