[imagebrowser id=13] Munster triumphed in the last Magners League Grand Final, beating their Irish rivals, Leinster, 19-9. Here Rugby World looks back on an epic match and we reveal exactly…
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Baber, Burnell and Tito to lead the Blues
Cardiff Blues today confirm that Backs Coach, Gareth Baber and Forwards Coach, Justin Burnell will together take the team forward into the coming season following the departure of Director of…
Eric Elwood relishes season in Europe
Last month Leinster had to use all their resolve to come back from a 16-point deficit to beat Northampton 33-22 and win the Heineken Cup. The goods they produced in…
Cardiff’s position on Dai Young softens as he heads for Wasps
Dai Young’s much-touted move to Wasps moved ever close with Cardiff Blues owner Peter Thomas admitting he could leave the region. “If the approach came from Wasps we would listen…
Cardiff Blues say Dai Young is going nowhere
Speculation is rife this morning in the rugby world that Dai Young is about to be unveiled as the new Director of Rugby at Wasps. But that’s no how the…
Appleyard joins the Dragons
Newport Gwent Dragons have signed up former WRU Academy Skills Coach Rob Appleyard as Assistant Coach for the region. Appleyard, currently working with the Wales Under 20 side at the…
Young fly-half gets Ospreys chance
The Ospreys have signed 21-year old Australian born, Welsh qualified, fly-half, Pete Smith, on a short term contract. Sydney born Smith, who is Welsh qualified through his father who hails…
Mike Phillips’ search for a club looks to be over
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips three-month search for a new club looks to be over as he is on the verge of joining Top 14 side, Bayonne. From the moment Byron…
Edinburgh seek stronger relationship with their fans – Jim Calder
It’s only two short years since Edinburgh finished second in the Magners League and there is a great belief that we can return to those great days of top-four finishes…
Magners League becomes the RaboDirect PRO12
It was announced today that RaboDirect, the online banking arm of Rabobank, will become the new sponsor of Rugby’s premier professional club competition in Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. From…