EUREKA! Declan Kidney finally got the new high-tempo Irish game clicking at the final hurdle of the Six Nations. The ball-in-hand game failed to click against Italy and though it…
Tournaments
Nottingham pushing for a top-four place
The Green and Whites are in a better position to make the semi-finals than they were last year, according to captain Craig Hammond. Having taken seven points from their opening…
Northampton on Ben Foden ‘arrest’ story
Northampton Saints has issued the following statement regarding the story in the Daily Telegraph (Tuesday, March 29th), which alleges that England and Northampton full-back Ben Foden was arrested in London…
Steve Meehan to leave Bath
Bath Rugby have announced that Steve Meehan will be leaving the Club at the end of the season, by mutual agreement. He has been instrumental in developing our style of…
Leigh Halfpenny, Bradley Davies and Chris Czekaj sign new deals
Cardiff Blues can confirm that they have retained a number of quality Welsh talents and have extended the contracts to some of the best young rugby players in the Country.…
Craig Mitchell leaves Ospreys for Exeter Chiefs
Welsh international Craig Mitchell admits he is relishing the opportunity of plying his trade in the Aviva Premiership next season after joining Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal. The 24-year-old prop,…
Josh Matavesi leaves Exeter for Racing Metro
An emotional Josh Matavesi has bid a fond farewell to Exeter Chiefs as he prepared for a new challenge across the Channel. The 20-year-old back brought to a close his two-and-half…
Over the Gain Line blog…Ring-fence the Premiership?
From Rugby World reader, Will Carpenter In any sport, promotion and relegation creates an exciting finale to the season, but in terms of top flight rugby in England, how beneficial…
One of Wales best young players, Ben Lewis, retires
One of the most promising young players in Wales, Ben Lewis, has been forced to retire at just 24. Ospreys flanker Lewis, who was set for a long career in…
Bees v Plymouth Albion preview
Bees face Plymouth Albion at home this Friday evening, 1st April, in what will be another crucial game in their Relegation Playoff Campaign. With three matches played in the six…