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    The Rugby Blog

  • England v Australia – Live Updates

    James
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:54 am
    We’ll be at Twickenham to bring you live, real-time updates from England v Australia. We’ll also have a few photos and audio commentary, so follow all the action on The Rugby Blog. We promise to be fairly biased and one-eyed and we should be ahead of the updates on the BBC. You won’t need to refresh the page, so you can keep an eye on our updates whilst you watch the game, whilst you pretend to work, or even on your mobile. Feel free to leave a comment as well – they’ll be published immediately, and it would be great to get your feedback on the game. England v…

  • England v Australia predictions

    James
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:01 am
    Can England beat Australia at Twickenham tomorrow? I think they can, and here’s why. A lot has been said about the leadership qualities of Steve Borthwick, but there’s no denying the fact that his team are at the top of the Guinness Premiership, and the England captain has been performing well in club colours. He’s not the fastest lock in the loose, but he’ll do a job in the set-piece, and he could even be the hero if he can challenge the Australian lineout – Jonny kicking for territory and the English second rows demonstrating why they’ve been picked is a…

  • Wales v New Zealand predictions

    James
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:24 am
    It’s been 56 years since Wales last beat New Zealand, and with the All Blacks not quite at their best recently, there is optimism amongst the Welsh that they could cause an upset. However, England aren’t the only ones with injury problems – Wales have suffered too. Prop Adam Jones is a huge loss as he’s been a cornerstone of recent success, whilst full-back Lee Byrne will also be sorely missed. Byrne’s injury does mean that James Hook will start in a side that also features Stephen Jones, so for those that trumpet the ‘get your best 15 players on the…

  • Autumn Internationals coverage on The Rugby Blog

    James
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:16 am
    As you would expect, we are very excited here at The Rugby Blog about the new international season, despite mixed emotions. Concern at all the injuries, anticipation that we could see some talent emerging, dread that England might lose all three matches, fear that Johnno could be on the wrong end of criticism, delight that any Twickenham occasion is a good one…the list goes on, but rest assured that we’ll be here every step of the way. Live Updates For each England international, we’ll be bringing you live updates (from Twickenham hopefully), so you can follow the action all…

  • The Rugby Blog Podcast – Episode 10

    James
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:07 am
    In our tenth podcast this season, Nick Heath analyses England’s team and chances with Paul Ackford and talks to a panel of fans about what they’re looking forward to in the upcoming matches. Click here to listen, or subscribe via iTunes: Don’t forget that you can join The Rugby Blog prediction league for the Autumn Internationals to win some Front Up gear and some Lawrence Dallaglio books – www.sportguru.co.uk/therugbyblog.
 
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    Planet Rugby | Rugby Union

  • Canterbury retain Air NZ Cup title

    7 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am
    Canterbury survived a late fightback from Wellington to defend their Air New Zealand Cup crown with a thrilling 28-20 win in Christchurch on Saturday.

  • Kidney faces front row dilemma

    7 Nov 2009 | 7:39 am
    Ireland coach Declan Kidney is considering his front row options against Australia after Marcus Horan was ruled out of action until the New Year.

  • Jones fuming after Sale defeat

    7 Nov 2009 | 6:04 am
    Sale director of rugby Kingsley Jones says his side lost to the Dragons on Friday because they did not respect their opponents.

  • Muir laments Bok scrum collapse

    7 Nov 2009 | 5:57 am
    South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir admitted he had never seen a Springbok front five so comprehensively outmuscled as they were in the shock 22-17 defeat to Leicester on Friday.

  • Dragons off to a good start

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:45 pm
    The Dragons pushed themselves to the front of the field of the LV= Cup with a 20-9 win over Sale at Rodney Parade on Friday.
 
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    FOXSPORTS.com.au | Rugby Union

  • Lote led Leicester stun world champions

    6 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pm
    Lote Tuqiri enjoyed a memorable first game for Leicester Tigers after the English side stunned world champions South Africa 22-17.

  • England won't pay penalty again

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:22 am
    Manager Martin Johnson insists England have learnt from last year's defeat and won't give away so many 'soft' penalties against the Wallabies on Sunday morning (EDT).

  • Elsom wary of unknown Poms

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am
    Skipper Rocky Elsom has declared his history-chasing Wallabies primed and ready to kick off their Grand Slam tour with victory over England on Sunday morning (EDT).

  • Mortlock's Test career on the line

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock may have played his last Test after being ruled out of the Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland.

  • Chambers will be ready: Reds

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Melbourne Storm have declared they have no room for Will Chambers amid fresh speculation their NRL grand final centre was again seeking to bailout on his code switch to rugby union.
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    BBC Sport Player | Rugby Union

  • Rugby's injury jinx

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:57 am
    With England coach Martin Johnson facing the worst injury crisis he says he has ever known, BBC Sport's Andy Swiss reports on why more and more players are spending time on the treatment table.

  • Australia 'under no illusions' - Eales

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:34 am
    Former Wallabies captain John Eales reflects on Australia's recent form, and says that even an under strength England will prove a tough test for them at Twickenham.

  • Carter 'confident' over fitness

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:29 am
    New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter looks forward to an "awesome" game against Wales at the Millennium Stadium and says his calf injury has "improved each day".

  • England must believe - Johnson

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:28 am
    England coach Martin Johnson says Australia have an exciting backline and predicts his side will have to be "on top of their game" against the tourists on Saturday.

  • Thompson glad to be back

    4 Nov 2009 | 8:56 am
    Hooker Steve Thompson says he hopes to add some experience to a young England side as he prepares to win his first international cap in three years against Australia on Saturday.
 
 
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    nzherald.co.nz - Rugby

  • All Blacks to wear poppies in Welsh test

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm
    CARDIFF - The All Blacks will join their Welsh rivals in wearing poppies on their rugby jerseys here tomorrow as the teams mark Remembrance Day with a pre-test ceremony.All Blacks manager Darren Shand said the team had agreed...

  • Wheelchair rugby: New Zealand dump Japan

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:45 am
    The New Zealand wheelchair rugby team have maintained their unbeaten record at the Asia Oceania championships with a 52-46 win over Japan at Christchurch yesterday. New Zealand led 29-23 at halftime, before kicking away from Japan...

  • Rugby: 14-team NPC likely for 2010

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Putting the flop into flip-flop, it is increasingly likely the national provincial rugby championship will stay at 14 teams next year.Serious doubts are now being raised about the ability of two Heartland provinces to join the...

  • All Blacks: Leonard feeling confident

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    The last time All Blacks halfback Brendon Leonard set foot on Millennium Stadium, he trudged off with his teammates trying to comprehend how their rugby World Cup was over.Two years on, and it's been more tough times for the combative...

  • Rugby: Intrigue builds in Super horse trading

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    It is horse-trading time again. Having submitted their list of protected players, the five New Zealand franchises will spend Monday and Tuesday plugging holes in their squads in preparation for the Super 14.Some moves, most notably...
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    The Breakdown

  • International team of the week

    1 Nov 2009 | 1:08 am
    Every week in November Paul Cully and Stephen Samuelson will pick the best XV from the weekend internationals. New Zealand dominates this week's selection after their comprehensive win in Tokyo.

  • International power rankings

    22 Sep 2009 | 1:25 am
    The Tri Nations has come to the end and what have we learned? The Springboks are dominant, the All Blacks have gone backwards and the less said about the Wallabies, the better. Rankings will return in November.

  • International power rankings

    1 Sep 2009 | 9:20 pm
    There's been three matches since the last rankings and they have one thing in common - the Wallabies were the losing side.

  • The Bledisloe test made in heaven

    24 Aug 2009 | 8:03 pm
    Long standing Herald journalist Phil Wilkins has written a terrific series over the past month chronicling the rise of the Bledisloe Cup to one of the rugby world's most prestigious trophies. At the end he picked his best 22 from the past 50 years for both Australia and New Zealand. Do you agree? Who would you pick?

  • Share your Bledisloe memories

    16 Aug 2009 | 2:51 am
    There is no bigger week on Sydney's rugby calendar then when the Bledisloe Cup arrives in town.
 
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    Sky Sports | Rugby Union News

  • Sorry Springboks stun Muir

    7 Nov 2009 | 7:44 am
    South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir admitted the plan to blood several youngsters 'may have failed' as Leicester won 22-17.

  • Jones - We showed no respect

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:32 pm
    Sale director of rugby Kingsley Jones says his side lost to the Dragons on Friday because they did not respect their opponents.

  • Tigers bash the Boks

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:51 pm
    Leicester have scored an historic 22-17 victory against South Africa in the World Champions' first match of their autumn tour.

  • Dragons enjoy home comforts

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:27 pm
    Newport Gwent Dragons claimed a 20-9 victory over Sale Sharks to extend their unbeaten home streak to nine matches.

  • McCaw: Carter will play

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:13 pm
    Skipper Richie McCaw is confident that Dan Carter will be fit to play for New Zealand in Saturday's showdown against Wales.
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    FOXSPORTS.com.au | Super 14

  • Chambers will be ready: Reds

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Melbourne Storm have declared they have no room for Will Chambers amid fresh speculation their NRL grand final centre was again seeking to bailout on his code switch to rugby union.

  • Cummins to miss start of season

    5 Nov 2009 | 12:25 am
    Western Force winger Nick Cummins is set to miss more than half of the 2010 Super 14 season after receiving the worst birthday present of his life.

  • Barnes avoids ankle surgery

    1 Nov 2009 | 9:16 pm
    Wallabies star Berrick Barnes wants a New South Wales Waratahs debut against Queensland Reds in next season's Super 14 opener after dodging surgery on his injured ankle.

  • Hickey trusts in Barnes back-up

    30 Oct 2009 | 9:13 pm
    New South Wales Waratahs coach Chris Hickey feels he has the back-up to cover injured star Berrick Barnes if he's ruled out for the start of next year's Super 14.

  • Melbourne's future in Kiwi hands

    27 Oct 2009 | 10:52 pm
    Inaugural World Cup-winning skipper David Kirk is one of two New Zealanders who will determine whether Melbourne is admitted to an expanded Super 15 in 2011.
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  • Brian Ashton: Weaker Wallabies must rediscover killer instinct

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    It goes without saying that this afternoon's Twickenham international between England and Australia is an important one for both countries as they seek to build confidence and continuity ahead of the next World Cup, but I have to confess that it's more difficult than usual to take a firm view on how things will turn out. A big part of me struggles to see the Wallabies winning, for reasons I will explain. There again, there is always something perilous about writing off any Australian team ahead of the event.

  • James Lawton: England rugby may soon have to face hard truth that Johnson is not fit to rule

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Six years after achieving one of the most stunning moments in the history of English sport Jonny Wilkinson might have been wise to take his sainted, miraculously resurrected bones for a flying visit to Lourdes before coming home for today's assignment against Australia at Twickenham.

  • Recuperating Vickery to miss start of Six Nations

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Wasps prop Phil Vickery will miss the start of the Six Nations despite undergoing successful neck surgery. Vickery requires a minimum three months of rehabilitation from the injury sustained against Racing Metro last month.

  • All Blacks confirm Carter will start

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    New Zealand would like everyone to know, Warren Gatland in particular, that Dan Carter will most certainly, most definitely, most undeniably be starting at the Millennium Stadium today. "He's assured me all week he will be playing," said Richie McCaw. "And he better not be lying to me."

  • Roberts brings home Lions spirit

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Through all the mind games, reverse swipes and subtle putdowns that have characterised a build-up that at the very best could be described as tetchy, the Wales and New Zealand camps have at least managed to agree on one thing. Jamie Roberts will be a key man at the Millennium Stadium this evening - if not the key man.
 
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    Reuters: Rugby News

  • Rugby-Mortlock ruled out of Grand Slam tour

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:01 pm
    SYDNEY, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Former Australia captain Stirling Mortlock has been ruled out of the Wallabies' Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland after aggravating a leg injury, local media reported on Saturday.

  • Rugby-Leicester stun Springboks 22-17

    6 Nov 2009 | 2:59 pm
    LONDON, Nov. 6 (Reuters) - Premiership champions Leicester pulled off a stunning upset on Friday when they beat a South Africa XV 22-17 on a memorable night at Welford Road.

  • BRIEF-Rugby-England's Vickery undergoes successful neck surgery

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:05 am
    LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - England prop Phil Vickery has had successful neck surgery and now faces a rest period before rehabilitation which is expected to last more than three months, his club Wasps said in a statement on Friday.

  • BRIEF-Rugby-Ireland prop Horan ruled out of November tests

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:14 am
    DUBLIN, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Prop Marcus Horan will miss Ireland's matches against Australia, Fiji and South Africa this month because of a head injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said in a statement on Friday.

  • UPDATE 1-Rugby-Smith returns for Australia game against England

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Veteran flanker George Smith will return to the Australia pack for Saturday's international against England at Twickenham after missing last week's match against the New Zealand All Blacks.
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    AmericanRugbyNews.com

  • Gators shut out All-Stars

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:44 pm
    Florida kept its unblemished fall record intact by blanking the Navy All-Stars in an exhibition game.

  • Women's club playoffs

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:18 pm
    (Marvin Dangerfield photo) The opening rounds of the WPL and Women's DI playoffs are in the books.

  • Photo of the Year winner

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:11 am
    The Flying Samoan (Henry Browne photo) The IRB/Emirates Airline Rugby Photograph of the Year 2009 winner has been announced.

  • Jamaica boosted before Test

    5 Nov 2009 | 5:39 pm
    The upcoming rugby league international between the USA and Jamaica is getting a lot of attention in the Caribbean.

  • Gilbert balls in RWC

    5 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pm
    Gilbert has won the bidding war to provide balls for the Rugby World Cup.
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    Scottish Rugby Blog

  • Reader Offer – 20% Off At Front Up

    Rory
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:29 am
    Rugby Fashion brand Front Up continues to bring the high street to the club house with their latest range of rugby inspired t shirts, polos and hoodies and now we’ve teamed up with them to give you a look at their new Autumn/Winter range and an exclusive discount code for you, the wonderful Scottish Rugby Blog reader. Worn by an increasing number of premiership stars and endorsed by the likes of Rugby World, Loaded and Sport Magazine – Front Up has experienced fantastic growth and built a loyal base of fans who love this fresh and original rugby brand. If you’re a rugby fan…

  • Double Trouble

    Rory
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:08 am
    Andy Robinson has announced Scotland is to have two captains for the autumn internationals – incumbent Mike Blair and widely touted replacement Chris Cusiter who led the A team to victory in the IRB Nations Cup. Whoever is on the pitch leads the team, presumably with the usual switch around the 60 minute mark (though I’d hope not). This seems like a sensible compromise between picking a captain months ahead of any indication of form (cf Borthwick, Steve) and not picking a captain till the team announcement which gives us nothing to get excited about in advance. Based on current…

  • Glasgow Recover Their Strength, Blair Benched

    Rory
    29 Oct 2009 | 5:03 am
    Despite another virus rifling through the Glasgow team this week, Sean Lineen has named a team close to full strength for Friday in an attempt to pilfer some away points from an Ospreys team that will be shorn of some of its top line Welsh talent. Richie Gray seemed to impress the radio commentators last week and is back in again – good to see our youngsters getting blooded, despite what Stephen Jones might think about such things elsewhere. A good game for Cusiter on Friday could see him claim the Scotland 9 shirt for the first time in years, and the captaincy too perhaps? While Max…

  • Who’s Carrying the Ball?

    Rory
    26 Oct 2009 | 4:04 am
    Edinburgh got a well deserved if unspectacular win at home to Munster on Friday while Glasgow laboured in the second half but eventually secured the expected four-try bonus point against Connacht, putting the Scottish teams at third and fourth in the league table. Sean Lineen has been asserting everywhere he can that Thom Evans is “back”, and with two tries (including a strong tackle-busting effort off his favourite inside ball move) who can argue? Next weekend before a break going into the Autumn Internationals and Andy Robinson’s all important first match with Fiji,…

  • New Scotland Squad for Autumn

    Rory
    21 Oct 2009 | 8:36 am
    Scotland squad: John Barclay (Glasgow Warriors), Johnnie Beattie (Glasgow Warriors), Mike Blair (Edinburgh), Kelly Brown (Glasgow Warriors), Ben Cairns (Edinburgh), Geoff Cross (Edinburgh), Chris Cusiter (Glasgow Warriors), Simon Danielli (Ulster), Nick De Luca (Edinburgh), Alasdair Dickinson (Gloucester), Thom Evans (Glasgow Warriors), Ross Ford (Edinburgh), Phil Godman (Edinburgh), Alex Grove (Worcester Warriors), Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors), Nathan Hines (Leinster), Allan Jacobsen (Edinburgh), Alastair Kellock (Glasgow Warriors), Rory Lamont (Toulon), Sean Lamont (Scarlets), Rory Lawson…
 
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    SA Rugby Blog - Springboks - SA Rugby - Super 14

  • Bryan Habana a Stormer

    Charl
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:05 pm
    Habana a Stormer - at Newlands this am with Rassie and Rob Wagner Pic source: WP_Rugby

  • Bok conditioning will be carefully watched next year

    Storman
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:12 pm
    The Springboks might lose a few games next year in the run up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup, because the best team may not always be selected. Experts at a media workshop in Johannesburg agreed that a number of standout players will have to be carefully managed in the next two years. Springbok fitness and conditioning coach Neels Liebel and sports scientist Tim Noakes said this would be vital to ensure top players were are fit and in peak condition for the World Cup in New Zealand September 9 in 2011. Noakes showed a series of graphs on how players used excessively in a season tended to either…

  • Questions about Bok selection

    Storman
    3 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pm
    There will always be questions about Bok selection leaving some people happy and others unhappy and there was no exception on Saturday night when the squad was named. Springbok coach Peter de Villiers named ten uncapped players, which includes the nine newcomers and Earl Rose, the erratic Lions utility back that he has backed from the outset and was selected for last year’s tour of Britain as well as the series against the British and Irish Lions without earning a cap. De Villiers said afterwards that he had chosen on form which in many cases was true, but in other areas not. For the…

  • Naqelavuki remains in the picture

    Storman
    22 Oct 2009 | 11:14 pm
    Despite Bryan Habana’s move to Cape Town, the excellent form of Gio Aplon and the experience of Frikkie Welsh, Fijian International Sireli Naqelavuki still remains in the picture as Stormers wing. In fact Stormers head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted he has a “soft spot” for the Fijian, who cost Western Province dearly when a head-high tackle - the result of a lazy, stiff arm - handed Springbok star Morné Steyn and opportunity to win the Currie Cup semifinal for the Blue Bulls last Saturday. Steyn duly obliged and slotted a penalty from near 50 metres, at an angle, to see the…

  • Cheetahs want to neutralise Morne Steyn

    Storman
    22 Oct 2009 | 2:00 am
    According to statistics the Cheetahs have the recipe to take the excellent penalty kicking of Morne Steyn out of the equation - excellent discipline. The simple recipe, which none of the All Blacks, Wallabies, British and Irish Lions or other Currie Cup teams could come up with this year, is outstanding discipline. The Cheetahs have conceded only 129 penalties to date in this year’s Currie Cup, which is fewer than any other team. The Blue Bulls have been penalised 23 more times than the Free Staters. In fact, the Bulls have conceded the third most penalties in the competition. Western…
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    Green and Gold Rugby - THE Aussie Rugby Blog

  • Live Score: Gloucester vs Wallabies

    Gagger
    3 Nov 2009 | 10:59 am
    Gloucester vs Wallabies

  • G&GR reporting LIVE: Wallabies vs Gloucester

    Gagger
    2 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pm
    In what we believe might be a world exclusive, yours truly will be reporting LIVE from Kingsholm where the Wallabies will be playing Gloucester, Wednesday morning Aussie time. As far as I can tell, no-one else is covering it live. The action should start around 06.45 AEST, so check in between your sh*t, shower and shave to see how the dirt trackers are getting on, or perhaps over a skinny soya latte at the office. Hopefully we’ll be able to run our interactive service, so you’ll be able to fire questions (and sledges) in as well.

  • The tackle-shy Bledisloe

    Bruce Ross
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm
    The Tokyo Bledisloe match featured the clash of two backlines who basically can’t tackle to save themselves. Both the Wallabies and All Blacks backs fall off one in four tackles they attempt. Let’s look at the Wallabies first, using calculations derived from 2009 Super 14 stats compiled by Verusco Technologies. The first figure is the average number of tackles made per 80 minutes played, and the figure in brackets is the percentage of missed tackles: Wallabies backs Will Genia 7.5 (27.0) Matt Giteau 10.0 (15.6) Digby Ioane 7.3 (25.6) Adam Ashley-Cooper 7.2 (25.0) Ryan Cross 7.9…

  • Video: Wallabies v All Blacks Tokyo

    Gagger
    1 Nov 2009 | 1:40 pm
    Click here to view the embedded video.

  • Wallabies need a boost against Gloucester

    Lance Free
    1 Nov 2009 | 12:42 am
    Of volcanic proportions Update - Wallaby team named v Gloucester:       15. Kurtley Beale 14. Lachie Turner 13. Ryan Cross 12. Tyrone Smith 11. Drew Mitchell 10. Quade Cooper 9. Luke Burgess 8. Richard Brown 7. Matt Hodgson 6. Mitchell Chapman 5. Dean Mumm  (Capt) 4. Dave Dennis 3. Salesi Ma’afu 2. Tatafu Polota Nau 1. Sekope Kepu   Reserves: 16. Pek Cowan 17. Matt Dunning 18. Mark Chisholm 19. Wycliff Palu 20. Richard Kingi 21. Matt Toomua  22. James O’Connor        Gloucester Rugby: Freddie Burns; Charlie Sharples, Henry Trinder, Tim Molenaar, Tom Voyce;…
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    Guinness Premiership News

  • BBC London 94.9's The Scrum

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    In this week's edition of "The Scrum" on BBC London 94.9 (this evening: Thursday from 9pm) Andy Rowley and Sara Orchard are joined by Richard Cable and Stephen Cooper.

  • Allen steps up to Head of Strength & Conditioning

    4 Nov 2009 | 8:01 am
    Gloucester Rugby are delighted to announce that Barny Allen will step up to the role of Head of Strength and Conditioning following the announcement that Mark Bitcon is to join Wigan Warriors later this month.

  • Venter and Young win October awards

    3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Brendan Venter and Micky Young have claimed the Guinness Premiership Director of Rugby and Player of the Month awards respectively.

  • Leicester Tigers sign Lote Tuqiri

    2 Nov 2009 | 2:49 am
    Defending Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Australia international wing Lote Tuqiri.

  • Gloucester sign hooker Phillips

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:28 am
    Hooker Ben Phillips has joined Gloucester Rugby on a short term contract until the end of the year.
 
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    ERC General News

  • ERC 15 Reflections: English grow to love Europe

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:35 am
    The season is crammed full of significant rugby dates, but don't let a game in the Romanian capital of Bucharest next December creep under your rugby radar.

  • Brian Mujati decision

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:27 am
    The disciplinary hearing considering the citing complaint against Brian Mujati, the Northampton Saints replacement prop forward (No 18), which began in Dublin on Thursday, 22 October, 2009, reconvened in Glasgow on Monday, 2 November, 2009.

  • Mujati hearing to reconvene

    30 Oct 2009 | 4:50 am
    The disciplinary hearing considering the citing complaint against Brian Mujati, the Northampton Saints replacement prop forward (No 18), which began in Dublin on Thursday, 22 October, 2009, will be reconvened in Glasgow on Monday, 2 November.

  • Mujati hearing adjourned

    23 Oct 2009 | 9:33 am
    The disciplinary hearing before the independent Judicial Officer, Rod McKenzie (Scotland), whiched considered the citing complaint against Brian Mujati, the Northampton Saints replacement prop forward (No 18), in Dublin adjourned. on Thursday evening, 22 October, 2009.

  • Jennings Appeal Dismissed

    22 Oct 2009 | 5:55 am
    An independent Appeal Committee sitting in Dublin on Thursday, 22 October, 2009, dismissed the appeal brought by Shane Jennings, the Leinster back row forward (No 7), against the decision of an independent Judicial Officer.
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    Heineken Cup News

  • ERC 15 Reflections: English grow to love Europe

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:35 am
    The season is crammed full of significant rugby dates, but don't let a game in the Romanian capital of Bucharest next December creep under your rugby radar.

  • Brian Mujati decision

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:27 am
    The disciplinary hearing considering the citing complaint against Brian Mujati, the Northampton Saints replacement prop forward (No 18), which began in Dublin on Thursday, 22 October, 2009, reconvened in Glasgow on Monday, 2 November, 2009.

  • Australian international Tuqiri joins Tigers

    2 Nov 2009 | 5:06 am
    Two-time Heineken Cup champions Leicester Tigers have strengthened their squad with the signing of Australia international wing Lote Tuqiri.

  • Mujati hearing to reconvene

    30 Oct 2009 | 4:50 am
    The disciplinary hearing considering the citing complaint against Brian Mujati, the Northampton Saints replacement prop forward (No 18), which began in Dublin on Thursday, 22 October, 2009, will be reconvened in Glasgow on Monday, 2 November.

  • Belgium welcomes Heineken Cup rugby

    29 Oct 2009 | 9:35 am
    The Heineken Cup will continue to break new ground during its 15th anniversary season when Belgium's National Stadium - Stade Roi Baudouin - in Brussels becomes the 88th venue to host Heineken Cup action.
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    Guinness Premiership News

  • BBC London 94.9's The Scrum

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    In this week's edition of "The Scrum" on BBC London 94.9 (this evening: Thursday from 9pm) Andy Rowley and Sara Orchard are joined by Richard Cable and Stephen Cooper.

  • Allen steps up to Head of Strength & Conditioning

    4 Nov 2009 | 8:01 am
    Gloucester Rugby are delighted to announce that Barny Allen will step up to the role of Head of Strength and Conditioning following the announcement that Mark Bitcon is to join Wigan Warriors later this month.

  • Venter and Young win October awards

    3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Brendan Venter and Micky Young have claimed the Guinness Premiership Director of Rugby and Player of the Month awards respectively.

  • Leicester Tigers sign Lote Tuqiri

    2 Nov 2009 | 2:49 am
    Defending Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Australia international wing Lote Tuqiri.

  • Gloucester sign hooker Phillips

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:28 am
    Hooker Ben Phillips has joined Gloucester Rugby on a short term contract until the end of the year.
 
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    Latest All Blacks News

  • Live scoring on allblacks.com

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:57 pm
      Get all the live scoring for the All Blacks v Wales match and Air New Zealand Cup final.All Blacks v Wales - 6.15am Sunday 9 Nov NZT

  • McCaw demands end to sluggish starts

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:42 pm
      All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has implored his side to snap out of their poor run of test starts to nullify the deafening Welsh crowd in tomorrow's test (6.15am NZT) at Millennium Stadium.

  • All Blacks to mark Remembrance Sunday with poppy

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pm
      The All Blacks will mark Remembrance Sunday this weekend by wearing red poppies embroidered on their jerseys for the Test match against Wales at Millennium Stadium.

  • McCaw has no doubt about Carter

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:40 am
      New Zealand captain Richie McCaw expects Dan Carter to be alongside him when the All Blacks run out against Wales on Sunday (NZT).

  • Johnson: England over indiscipline

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:38 am
      Martin Johnson insists England has banished its disciplinary problems and is ready to show just how far it has advanced in the last 12 months against Australia on Sunday.
 
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  • Ireland Squads Named For Tonga And Australia

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:22 am
    The two Ireland squads for next weekend's internationals against Tonga and Australia have been named today. It has also been confirmed that Marcus Horan will not be available for selection for the GUINNESS Series.

  • Fitzgerald Relishing November Challenge

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:44 am
    Ireland winger Luke Fitzgerald spoke with IrishRugby.ie's Coilin Duffy this week about the upcoming GUINNESS Series, the competition for places in the Irish squad and the motivation to beat higher ranked sides like Australia and South Africa, as well as the staging of the Fiji game at his home ground, the RDS.

  • GUINNESS Series Launch: Press Conference Part 1

    5 Nov 2009 | 3:22 am
    Speaking at the press conference for the launch of the GUINNESS Series 2009, Ireland coach Declan Kidney discusses the reasons behind the decision to continue with Brian O'Driscoll for the series, the situation with injuries in the camp and Marcus Horan's medical tests, the options in the front row and expectation levels for the new international season.

  • GUINNESS Series Launch: Press Conference Part 2

    5 Nov 2009 | 3:19 am
    Speaking at the press conference to launch the GUINNESS Series 2009, Ireland coach Declan Kidney talks about confidence levels in the squad after the Grand Slam success, his views on team selection for the series and the plans for the 2011 World Cup. Backs coach Alan Gaffney and defence coach Les Kiss also give their opinions on the current Australian side.

  • Texaco Sportstars Award For O'Driscoll

    5 Nov 2009 | 2:33 am
    Brian O'Driscoll, who captained Ireland to Grand Slam glory earlier this year, has been announced as one of the Texaco Sportstars of the Year award winners for 2009.
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    Leicester Tigers News

  • Tigers lead South Africa at half-time

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:20 am
    Lucas Amorosino scored a thrilling try as Leicester Tigers held a 16-11 lead at half-time of tonight's game against South Africa at a sold-out Welford Road.

  • Souvenir programme

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am
    Don't forget your souvenir programme for tonight's historic match between Leicester Tigers and world champions South Africa, priced just £3.

  • Johne named in Ireland 'A' squad

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:34 am
    Tigers wing Johne Murphy has been named in the Ireland A squad ahead of an international against Tonga at Ravenhill in Belfast next Friday.

  • Leeds team for Sunday cup tie

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:54 am
    Double international Alex Moreno will line up against his former Leicester Tigers team-mates when he starts Sunday's LV= Cup tie in the Leeds Carnegie front row.

  • Springboks expecting tough test

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:46 am
    Chiliboy Ralepelle leads South Africa into tonight's game at Welford Road likening Leicester Tigers to an international side.
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  • Newport Gwent Dragons 20 Sale Sharks 9

    Sale Sharks plans to make progress in the LV=Cup were severely hampered with a 20-9 defeat in South Wales. Disaster struck in the second minute when SHAUN CONNOR scored under the posts and he was

  • Sale Sharks v Leeds Carnegie Special Offer!

    See Sale Sharks v Leeds Carnegie on Friday 13th November from Just £10*! Sale Sharks next home game is on Friday 13th November 2009, kick Off 7-45pm when they entertain the resurgent Leeds Carnegie

  • Guide to the LV= Cup 2009-10

    Now in its fourth season, the newly named LV= Cup is played between the twelve Guinness Premiership rugby clubs and the four Welsh regions. The competition derives from the RFU Senior Knockout Cup,

  • 4 Hospitality places at Sharks v Leeds Carnegie up for grabs in new competition!!

    Sale Sharks are giving away four Hospitality places at the Leeds Carnegie game on Friday 13th November. All you have to do is answer “What was Leeds Carnegie's highest ever finish in the Guinness Pr

  • Charlie Targets Silverware

    With Charlie Hodgson's golden boot kicking Sale Sharks to success against Gloucester last weekend, Hodgson reflects on his and the team's performance this season and looks ahead to Newport Gwent Drago
 
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  • Bath Rugby name side in LV=Cup opener

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:58 am
    Head Coach Steve Meehan will be looking to combine the experience of the first team with the energy and eagerness of some of the Academy to create a winning combination in the LV=Cup against Saracens this Sunday.

  • Ladies head to London

    6 Nov 2009 | 1:56 am
    Bath Rugby Ladies take on Saracens Ladies seconds this weekend when they travel to North London in what is sure to be one of the biggest tests of the season to date.

  • Book now for the Bath Rugby Xmas Panto!

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:01 am
    On Sunday 6th December the Bath Rugby players would like to welcome supporters, young and old, to the Pavilion Rooms, Bath, to watch Aladdin! This two hour spectacle will be full of fun and excitement AND who knows, some of the players may even be asked to get involved!

  • The Bath Rugby calendar has arrived!

    5 Nov 2009 | 5:29 am
    Presenting a unique collection of stunning and dynamic portraits, Bath Rugby's first team players have stripped down to reveal their most intimate side to raise awareness for their chosen charity, Orchid, in their brand new 2010 calendar.

  • Open Day at Bath Royal High School

    5 Nov 2009 | 2:19 am
    The Royal High School, Bath, proud sponsors of our junior fan club Butch's Bunch, are holding an open morning this Sat 7th November from 10am until 12 noon.
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    Gloucester Rugby News

  • Hartpury College continue winning ways

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:48 am
    Hartpury College AASE 1st XV took all the points on offer in beating Myerscough College (Sale) 29-0 to affirm their position as the AASE League Northern Conference pacesetters.

  • Almost £8,000 raised for H4H at Australia game

    5 Nov 2009 | 2:30 am
    Help for Heroes is one of Gloucester Rugby's nominated charities this season and as such we have managed to arrange for forces personnel to attend Gloucester Rugby games and hopefully raise as much money as possible.

  • Sharples suspended for 2 weeks

    4 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pm
    Charlie Sharples of Gloucester Rugby was tonight (Wednesday) suspended for two weeks following a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing at the Bristol Filton Holiday Inn.

  • Allen steps up to Head of Strength & Conditioning

    4 Nov 2009 | 7:42 am
    Gloucester Rugby are delighted to announce that Barny Allen will step up to the role of Head of Strength and Conditioning following the announcement that Mark Bitcon is to join Wigan Warriors later this month.

  • Tickets available for England Vs. Australia

    4 Nov 2009 | 3:58 am
    Gloucester Rugby have a limited number of tickets available for England's International match against Australia on Saturday at Twickenham.
 
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    Saracens

  • Sorrell to make it 300 not out

    Kevin Sorrell will make his 300th appearance for Saracens as they begin their LV=Cup campaign against Bath at Vicarage Road on Sunday, kick off 3pm. The centre, who joined the club in 1995, returns to the line-up as the Guinness Premiership leaders switch their attentions to the LV=Cup. And while Sorrell admits he is proud of reaching the triple century, his focus will be on one thing – winning the game. “The closer I was getting to the number, the more I was aware of it,” said Sorrell. “It’s a great honour and something I will be proud of, but that won’t…

  • Schalk Burger added to Saracens line-up

    Schalk Burger has been added to the line-up for the Breakfast with the World Champions to be hosted by Richard Hill on Tuesday 17th November. Join England & Saracens legend Hill, for the latest of his Business Networking Opportunities with guests from the all conquering World Champion, Lions beating, Tri Nations winning Springboks. Along with Burger, widely regarded as one of the best back rows in the world, the panel also includes Springbok Head Coach Peter de Villiers and lineout king Victor Matfield at Old Albanians RFC. Places are selling very fast for this event which takes place on…

  • Be a Goode supporter of Alex this season

    Alex Goode has made a great start to the season and as part of the Young Player Support Scheme, you can follow his progress closely. Every season, Saracens runs a young player support scheme and the England Saxons star is this year’s chosen player for 2009/10. The scheme gives you the chance to closely follow the progress of the chosen player and support him throughout his progress in the first team. Alex announced his arrival on the rugby stage with a series of outstanding performances for the Grand Slam-winning England under-20 team in 2008. He continued to turn heads when playing for…

  • Saracens v South Africa - help us spread the word

    Saracens face South Africa in just under two weeks time and we want your help to spread the word about the history making clash that sees the Guinness Premiership league leaders face the World and Tri-Nations Champions at Wembley Stadium. Help us spread the word about this history making clash at the iconic stadium on Tuesday 17th November, kick off 7.45pm, by downloading the flyers and posters below and ask your local pubs, restaurants, shops to put them up and even in your neighbours windows to join with us to be part of something special. With a pre-game show that starts at 7pm and tickets…

  • South Africa name squad for European tour

    Saracens face South Africa at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday 17 November and the Springbok selectors have included nine new caps in the squad of 37 that will tour Europe. The World and Tri-Nations Champions tour includes Test matches against France, Italy and Ireland as well as two midweek matches – including the fixture at Wembley Stadium – click here to purchase tickets or call 0844 847 2482. The touring squad also includes five players who have been recalled whilst the balance of 23 players is the bulk of the squad that won the 2009 Vodacom Tri-Nations tournament. Commenting on the…
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    Ospreys Rugby Latest News

  • ORCA meeting date confirmed

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am
    The Ospreys Regional Coaching Association (ORCA) will hold its next session at Llandarcy Academy of Sport on Wednesday, 11th November.

  • Welsh lock arrives in Ospreylia

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am
    The Ospreys have offered Welsh second row James Goode the opportunity to return to regional rugby after handing him a trial at the Liberty Stadium.

  • Holley pleased with Ospreys youngsters

    5 Nov 2009 | 3:23 pm
    Head Coach Sean Holley says that he's disappointed with the result against Northampton Saints, but impressed by the performance of the new wave of Ospreys.

  • Johnno teams up with Henry and Hansen once more

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:10 am
    Scott Johnson joined New Zealand Head Coach Graham Henry and his assistant Steve Hansen in an informal Q&A session with guests of the region at Llandarcy on Wednesday.

  • Eyasses lose thriller

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    The Ospreys Under-18's went down 40-27 to the Scarlets in a see-saw game at Llandovery RFC on Wednesday evening.
 
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  • Leicester see off Dirt Trackers

    6 Nov 2009 | 1:27 pm
    Leicester Tigers clinched a famous 22-17 win over world champions South Africa at Welford Road on Friday as the mighty Springboks suffered a dismal start to their northern hemisphere tour.

  • All Blacks out to underline superiority

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:43 am
    New Zealand will bid to extend a winning streak of 20 games spread over 56 years when they take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

  • All or nothing for Wallabies at Twickers

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:29 am
    Australia coach Robbie Deans will be under particular pressure to deliver a victory when the Wallabies face an injury-hit England at Twickenham on Saturday in the first leg of their grand slam tour.

  • De Jongh first Varsity Cup Bok

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:09 am
    Western Province outside centre Juan de Jongh will become the first product of the Varsity Cup to don the Green and Gold when the Springboks face Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Friday evening.

  • Fairytale rise of No 8 Johnson

    6 Nov 2009 | 2:53 am
    Springbok number eight Ashley Johnson sports a mop of black hair that makes him look more like a 1970s pop musician than a rugby union footballer.
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    Keo

  • PdV to blame for Leicester disgrace

    Grant
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:37 pm
    Peter de Villiers must take responsibility for his poor selections and the embarrassment that followed in Leicester on Friday. It’s all good and well lauding De Villiers when his first-choice side steamroll opponents, but now when an opportunity presents itself to mould an inexperienced group, he and his fellow coaching staff looked out of their depth. The [...]

  • Tigers tear into dirt-trackers

    JC
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pm
    A second-string Leicester scored a shock 22-17 victory over a second-string South Africa in the opening tour match at Welford Road. The Springbok coaching staff will be scrambling for excuses after this debacle, and may point to several impressive individual showings when underlining a ‘good opportunity’. No 8 Ashley Johnson carried the ball strongly and defended [...]

  • Johnson best of bumbling Boks

    Ryan
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Keo.co.za rates the Springboks XV in their match against Leicester at Welford Road. South Africa XV 15 Earl Rose (6) - a mix of the outstanding and ordinary. His role in the Springboks’ first try underlined why Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is an unapologetic fan. Standing at first receiver, he threaded through a perfectly weighted [...]

  • Leicester 22 SA XV 17

    GarethD
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Keo.co.za brought you live commentary from the Springboks’ end-of-year tour opener at Welford Road. 80 mins: South Africa run through numerous phases as they move towards the try line, but a strong Leicester defence keeps them at bay. Odwa Ndungane eventually loses the ball forward and Lote Tuqiri dives over the touchline with the ball. The [...]

  • Wian on loan to Munster

    GarethD
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm
    Cheetahs loosehead Wian du Preez has signed a two-month deal with Irish club Munster. Du Preez was the form loosehead in the Currie Cup this season and was part of the Cheetahs’ front row that was considered the best scrumming force in the competition. However, he was a shock exclusion from the Springbok squad for the [...]
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  • Vipers out for SCC 7s hattrick

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    The draw for this weekends 62nd Singapore Cricket Club Sevens (SCC 7s) has been made, with the returning double reigning champions, South Africa Vipers, favourites for the title once again.The Vipers, a shadow team for Paul Treus South Africa side, will meet Japan Samurai, Indonesian Harimau, and NT Mosquitoes in tomorrows pool play.

  • Belmont Shore host Mexico in style

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:15 am
    US National Sevens champions, Belmont Shore RFC, taught a very young and inexperienced Mexican National Sevens team a rugby lesson in front of a good preseason crowd at Cal State Long Beach last weekend.Mexico had traveled north after playing against the Old Mission Bay Athletic Club (OMBAC) the previous day in San Diego. Their coach, a very enthusiastic rugby person, was looking desperately to develop a squad for the upcoming NACRA tournament in the middle of November.

  • Luca whipping Australian Sevens into shape

    6 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am
    Another weekend, another new Australian Sevens extravaganza!This time it is the inaugural Hyperion Gold Coast International Sevens taking place at Albert Park, Surfers Paradise, with Australia Sevens Team Manager Luca Liussi spearheading the event as Tournament Director.Liussi was appointed as the Australian Sevens Team Manager last year owing to his illustrious career and background within rugby management, albeit the 15aside format, and these experiences are what the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) hope can help improve Sevens in the country beginning with the Gold Coast Sevens.

  • Samoans play for tsunami victims at GCI 7s

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    The Virgin Blue Islanders will have extra motivation when they line up for the inaugural Gold Coast International Sevens this weekend.The Samoan based team has promised to provide as much support as possible for the victims of the recent tsunami which has caused so much devastation and loss of life back home. They announced that any prizemoney they win, which includes a 20,000 reward to the winners, will be donated to the Tsunami Appeal.

  • Suva Series will help Fiji

    5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    56 mens teams will be battling it out for the Suva 7 Series takes place on Friday and Saturday at the TFL National Stadium.Suva Rugby Union chairman Vilikesa Rauca said there were more teams wanting to take part but they had to adhere to the deadline.There were some teams which wanted to pay later this week but we needed to get the pools and draws done, Rauca said.
 
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