The All Blacks will spend five days training in Christchurch in the build up to their decisive Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool A encounter with France, a change of schedule…
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Ireland v England and France – kick off times confirmed
The IRFU have today confirmed the kick off times for the Guinness Summer Series games against France and England in Aviva Stadium in August. Ireland will play four games in…
Ospreys sign Crusaders and Samoa half-back Kahn Fotuali’i
The Ospreys are delighted to confirm the signing of Crusaders and Samoa half-back Kahn Fotuali’i. Auckland born Fotuali’i, 28, has penned a two-year deal with the Ospreys, and will link…
Vodacom Cup Preview
The current North Section log leaders, GWK Griquas, will try to inflict a first defeat of the 2011 Vodacom Cup on DHL Western Province when these teams collide at DHL…
Mike Ross agrees new Ireland contract
Leinster’s Mike Ross is the latest international to commit his future to playing in Ireland. The prop has penned a deal to keep him firmly rooted until the end of…
The Greatest Try of All Time – no argument!
Sorry to every other try scorer in the history of rugby union. There have been some classics by Campese, France generally, Lomu, Williams, Habana and the rest but this is…
Dan Carter: We were the lucky ones!
THE world’s best fly-half Dan Carter has talked emotionally about how he had to flee for his safety during the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was forced to leave…
Andrea Masi confirmed as RBS 6 Nations Player of the Tournament
Andrea Masi, Italy’s powerful back, has today been announced as the official RBS Player of the Championship for the 2011 RBS 6 Nations. Over 17,000 votes were registered ensuring that the…
RFU regrets Grand Slam video getting out – with video
The Rugby Football Union have expressed their regret at a video celebrating their ‘2011 Grand Slam’ has been published on You Tube. The video was produced by their official kit…
Martyn Williams stays at Cardiff Blues
Cardiff Blues are delighted to confirm that Blues, Wales and Lions flanker Martyn Williams has agreed a contract extension with the region Williams had been linked with a move to…