Leeds Carnegie have announced that former player and Academy Manager Diccon Edwards, 38, has agreed to join the club as the Yorkshire side’s new Head Coach on a three year…
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Italy “A” names team for Churchill Cup debut
Italy “A” coach Gianluca Guidi has revealed the team that will face Canada in the Churchill Cup opener on Saturday June 4 at Franklin’s Gardens. The Azzurri, who are making…
Leicester Tigers top 10,000 season ticket sales
With the final whistle blown on the 2010/11 season only last Saturday, the Tigers ticket office reports brisk business with existing season ticket holders given until June 1 to guarantee…
IRB rejects Concussion Bin for rugby
The International Rugby Board has approved a revised set of protocols governing concussion, but has rejected the much-supported plan for a Concussion Bin at the top end of the game.…
Quins Season Ticket sales look to break records!
With the Season Ticket renewal deadline passing, Harlequins are delighted to announce that Season Ticket sales are up 24% at the same time last season! Season Tickets are now on…
Stalwart Pendlebury first to commit to Carnegie
Leeds Carnegie have announced that second row Jon Pendlebury has become the first player to commit to a new contract with the club after agreeing a new two year deal.…
Exiles appoint Brian “Billy” Melrose Elite Player Performance Manager
London Irish has announced today that Brian “Billy” Melrose has been appointed as the Club’s new Elite Player Performance Manager on a permanent contract. Joining Toby Booth’s coaching team in…
Rebels leave out Cipriani against Stormers
Round sixteen of the Super Rugby season gets underway on Friday with the Stormers taking on the Rebels in Melbourne. This week, Nic Henderson returns to the side, replacing Greg…
Four players from the London Irish AASE squad promoted
London Irish is delighted to announce that four players who were members of the London Irish AASE (Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence) team last year will be joining the Exiles…
Counties XV expect Hodgkinson to pack a punch
Halliford School in Shepperton has a reputation for punching above its weight in all departments, not least in its commitment to sport, so it is hardly surprising that the same…