Magners League kicks off on 3 September

The 2011/12 Magners League season will kick-off on the first weekend of September this year and will be played over six of the eight weeks set aside for the Rugby…

South African player accused of killing is named

A former South African rugby player has been appeared in court in the Republic accused of  hacking three men to death with an axe has been named as Joseph Ntshongwana. Ntshongwana,…

keith matthews connacht

Keith Matthews will celebrate his 100th cap when he lines out for Connacht this Friday against Edingburgh (The Sportsground – ko 19.45 01/04/11) The 28 year old centre joined Connacht…

The Scarlets travel to Ravenhill on Friday evening for a crucial Magners League fixture against third placed Ulster with just five points separating teams placed two to six. And having…

andrew trimble ulster

Brian McLaughlin has named an experienced team to face the Scarlets in tomorrow night’s vital Magners League game at Ravenhill. BJ Botha and Ian Humphreys are drafted straight into the…

Sharks staying with Friday Night Rugby

Sale Sharks announce that after an extensive piece of research involving season ticket holders, regular supporters, sponsors and corporate guests as well as the playing and coaching staff,  Friday Nights…

karena wihongi sale sharks

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…

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,…