Friday 17th September Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby (Franklin’s Gardens7.45pm). Live on ESPN Something has to give in this top of the table Aviva Premiership Rugby clash between the only…
Tournaments
Every Magners League match previewed – give your verdict!
Magners League Round Three opens this Friday (17 September) in Glasgow where Connacht are the visitors. Warriors have a proud home record at Firhill, having lost just once in their last…
Butch James injury
Bath Rugby can confirm that Butch James has undergone surgery to stabilise his right shoulder, and is expected to be back in November. Head coach, Steve Meehan, said “It is…
Big Debate: Is the foreign influx bad for European rugby?
In this month’s Rugby World Big Debate, we asked Jérôme Riondet, a TV commentator and former France A centre, and London Irish backs coach Richard Whiffin whether the influx of…
Devin Toner – Leinster and Ireland
The Leinster lock showed he has a head for heights during Ireland’s Autumn Tests. It was a glum day on the Emerald Isle when it was confirmed that Paul O’Connell…
Joe Ansbro – Northampton and Scotland
Reward comes to those who wait, as Scotland’s first black international player is proving. Three seasons of battling for selection at club level and a desire to impress Scotland’s coaches…