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  • WIN tickets to Scotland v England in the RBS 6 Nations 2012

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    Hutch
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Win tickets to see Scotland v England at Murrayfield next weekend with RBS RugbyForce.

  • Nathan Hines hangs onto two Ulster players

    Tackles, Tries and Funny Incidents - Rugbydump.com
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:05 am
    Clermont Auvergne will face Saracens in the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup following their hard fought 19-15 win over Ulster on Saturday. Below is a look at a unique bit of foul play that infuriated Ulster fans. In recent times we've featured incidents where holding onto a player results in a retaliation in the form of someone lashing out, and in some cases even, a punch and red card. Usually it's just a jersey or arm tugging that prevents someone from getting to the next phase of play, but in the case of Nathan Hines on the weekend, he managed to take out two players at once.

  • New All Black coaches elect intuition over information

    Kings of Commentary
    TMO
    4 Jan 2012 | 11:33 am
    In a brave move only weeks into his tenure at the helm of New Zealand’s First XV, Steve Hansen has already axed a longstanding partnership with high-tech video analysts, Veruso Technologies.  2011 All Black coaches, Hansen, Henry & Smith For the past four years the company has provided in-depth statistical analysis to the All Blacks brain-centre, delivered by 4am of the morning following each match. Technology creator, George Serrallach, originally designed the 3D imaging software to analyze soccer players’ passing, kicking and tackling, and soon realized the tool could…

  • Delme Parfitt: Wales must get goal-kicking right in Six Nations

    WalesOnline - Rugby - Rugby Columnists
    21 Jan 2012 | 6:01 pm
    IT was a throwaway remark from Warren Gatland, but it might just be a factor that makes or breaks Wales’ Six Nations campaign.

  • Gloucester confirm Twelvetrees deal

    Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:16 am
    Gloucester have confirmed, after much media speculation, that centre Billy Twelvetrees will move to Kingsholm from Leicester in 2012/13.
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  • New All Black coaches elect intuition over information

    TMO
    4 Jan 2012 | 11:33 am
    In a brave move only weeks into his tenure at the helm of New Zealand’s First XV, Steve Hansen has already axed a longstanding partnership with high-tech video analysts, Veruso Technologies.  2011 All Black coaches, Hansen, Henry & Smith For the past four years the company has provided in-depth statistical analysis to the All Blacks brain-centre, delivered by 4am of the morning following each match. Technology creator, George Serrallach, originally designed the 3D imaging software to analyze soccer players’ passing, kicking and tackling, and soon realized the tool could…

  • Sonny Bill pencils signature with Sydney Roosters

    TMO
    3 Jan 2012 | 5:58 pm
    If you haven’t had a chance to see super-star Sonny Bill Williams in action on a rugby field yet, you better get along to a Chiefs match this season because next year Sonny’s Sydney bound. Sonny Bill Williams & Ali Williams A Sydney meeting last weekend involving Roosters Godfather Nick Politis, Channel Nine boss David Gyngell, Sonny Bill and his manager Khoder Nasser was not to talk about the weather. Then revelations emerged the biggest player-brand in rugby is set to return to Australia’s NRL with the Sydney Roosters for $1 million, in a deal believed to be about $4…

  • Quade Cooper cops pub ban

    TMO
    3 Jan 2012 | 4:54 pm
    So Wallabies’ ace first-five Quade Cooper has gotten a little too feisty with a female patron at a popular pub in Queensland. Queensland Reds' Quade Cooper For Cooper, the outcome is a six-month trespass notice from the Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel. Cooper was reportedly accompanied by an unnamed wingman from the Queensland Reds, who was ejected from the pub with him. Bar manager Michael Jackson (seriously) was clearly unamused by Quade’s foul play… “It doesn’t matter who you are (or) how much money you’re going to spend here. If you play up,…

  • NZ Franchise Favourites for Super Rugby 2012

    TMO
    30 Dec 2011 | 3:41 am
    It’s hard to believe that in only a matter of weeks another epic season of Super XV rugby gets underway. Canterbury Captain, Richie McCaw Not so for the players though, who have been subject to brutal pre-season training regimes since November. It is the price of professionalism, that pays well I might add. Beginning 24th February 15 teams across three nations assemble at the start line in pursuit of the Super silverware, which is currently on display at the Reds HQ in Queensland. 2011’s grand final was a bridge too far for the travelling Crusaders, who were overcome 18-13 by a classy…

  • Jury out on new All Blacks coaches

    TMO
    22 Dec 2011 | 8:57 pm
    Ian “Fozzie” Foster has been named Steve Hansen’s assistant. New All Blacks coach Ian Foster It is a questionable posting for the former head coach of the Waikato Chiefs, who with seven years and over a hundred matches never claimed a Super Rugby championship. Foster’s credentials are so unremarkable not even Wikipedia has wanted to know him. But here’s a random piece of information: like Quade Cooper and Richard Kahui, Fozzie is a product of Tokoroa’s Forest View High School. Foster’s call-up comes a week after Steve Hansen landed the top job. Unlike Foster, Hansen’s CV…
 
 
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  • Gloucester confirm Twelvetrees deal

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:16 am
    Gloucester have confirmed, after much media speculation, that centre Billy Twelvetrees will move to Kingsholm from Leicester in 2012/13.

  • Referees to put players "on report"

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:35 am
    Super Rugby and Rugby Championship referees will this season have the power to put players "on report" for suspected foul play.

  • Cron rejoins the All Blacks

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    Former New Zealand scrum coach Mike Cron has accepted a role as forwards coach in the All Blacks' new team headed by Steve Hansen.

  • Heart surgery for Thomas

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:45 am
    Wales prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after falling ill during Scarlets training, the region confirmed on Friday.

  • Montpellier back in the hunt

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:26 pm
    Montpellier put themselves back into play-off contention in the Top 14 thanks to a 38-6 victory over Stade Français on Friday.
 
 
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  • Mortlock undecided on playing future

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm
    Melbourne Rebels skipper Stirling Mortlock is waiting for his body to tell him whether this Super Rugby season will be his last.

  • Rebels deny bid to lure Cronk

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:43 pm
    Melbourne Rebels coach Damien Hill rules out a bid to lure league star Cooper Cronk away from neighbouring Melbourne Storm.

  • IRB name Brophy as acting chief

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pm
    The International Rugby Board appoints Robert Brophy as acting chief executive after Mike Miller stepp down from the post after 10 years.

  • Meyer appointed Springboks coach

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:25 am
    South Africa announces Heyneke Meyer, who guided the Bulls to one Super 14 and four Currie Cup titles, as the new national coach.

  • Mumm seeks physical presence

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:10 pm
    Dean Mumm is happy after being left out of the Waratahs' leadership group in 2012 - if the omission helps him recapture top form.
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  • Sixers win Big Bash League Final

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:15 am
    Sydney Sixers win the Big Final with a seven-wicket win over the much-favoured Perth Scorchers at the WACA Ground.

  • Jets upset Roar at Suncorp

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:42 am
    Newcastle Jets bounce back from a midweek draw with an upset 1-0 victory over Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium.

  • Azarenka steamrolls Sharapova

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:04 am
    Victoria Azarenka becomes a grand slam champion with a crushing straight-sets victory over Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final.

  • Souths go down to Warrington

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:31 am
    An understrength South Sydney go down to Warrington Wolves in their opening trial match of the 2012 NRL season on Saturday.

  • Aussie Saville wins boys' final

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:59 am
    Adelaide teenager Luke Saville wins his second junior grand slam title, taking out the Australian Open boys' final.
 
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  • Rugby: Super 15 refs trial league system

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    A league-style "on report" system will be introduced to the Super 15 this year.The trial, to be closely monitored by the IRB, has the twin aims of making referees' lives easier on the field and achieving more consistency in the...

  • Rugby: Meyer steps in as new Springboks coach

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:28 am
    The South African Rugby Union has announced the new national coach will be Heyneke Meyer, a 44-year-old who guided Northern Bulls to one Super 14 and four Currie Cup titles.He succeeds Peter de Villiers as coach of the two-time...

  • Rugby: Leinster keen on Brad Thorn

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:22 pm
    World Cup winning-lock Brad Thorn is being lined up to join Heineken Cup champions Leinster on a short-term contract after the end of the Japanese season next week.Thorn, who turns 37 on February 3, joined the Fukoaka Sanix Blues...

  • Rugby: Dagg dreaded return to 'shaky city'

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pm
    A familiar feeling of dread gnawed at Israel Dagg as he enjoyed the last days of his summer break and contemplated returning to the Crusaders.It wasn't the fact he had put his fitness on the backburner as he enjoyed a boating and...

  • Rugby: All Black Gear available for Wellington sevens

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:45 pm
    All Black wing Hosea Gear has made himself available for the New Zealand sevens team for next weekend's Wellington tournament.Former Hurricanes player Gear will be released by the Highlanders if he is selected in the tournament...
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  • Gloucester confirm Twelvetrees

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:05 am
    Billy Twelvetrees has confirmed that he will be joining Gloucester at the end of the season after deciding to leave Leicester.

  • Montpellier stun sorry Stade

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pm
    Montpellier put themselves back in contention for the Top 14 play-offs with a 38-6 victory over Stade Francais on Friday night.

  • Ospreys soar over Dragons

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm
    The Ospreys claimed their first win in this year's LV=Cup and all but ended Newport Gwent Dragons' slim hopes of progressing with a 26-21 victory

  • Young hit with eight-week ban

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pm
    Leicester scrum-half Micky Young has been suspended for eight weeks for making contact with the eye area of Aironi wing Giulio Toniolatti.

  • Heart surgery for Thomas

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:56 pm
    Scarlets prop Rhys Thomas is in a "comfortable condition" after undergoing heart surgery at Morriston Hospital in Swansea.
 
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    FOXSPORTS.com.au | Super 14

  • Mortlock undecided on playing future

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm
    Melbourne Rebels skipper Stirling Mortlock is waiting for his body to tell him whether this Super Rugby season will be his last.

  • Rebels deny bid to lure Cronk

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:43 pm
    Melbourne Rebels coach Damien Hill rules out a bid to lure league star Cooper Cronk away from neighbouring Melbourne Storm.

  • Mumm seeks physical presence

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:10 pm
    Dean Mumm is happy after being left out of the Waratahs' leadership group in 2012 - if the omission helps him recapture top form.

  • Force living Craig Wing prayer

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:29 pm
    Western Force may seek an ARU exemption to allow Craig Wing to sign as their second import on secondment from Japan.

  • Elsom to be named Tahs' skipper

    25 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom will be named New South Wales Waratahs skipper for the 2012 Super Rugby season.
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  • Brian Ashton: It's the crash, bang, wallop that's damaging our clubs

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Top viewing, edge-of-seat stuff...the last round of Heineken Cup pool games lived up to its billing in many ways, producing a good deal of tough yet innovative and ambitious rugby to lift the spirits of all genuine union followers.

  • Twelvetrees prepares to branch out

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Much has been made of Billy Twelvetrees' unusual surname, which prompted Geordan Murphy, his club captain at Leicester, to label him "Thirty-six" – a gag that works best if told in the Irishman's rich Dublin brogue.

  • Springboks turn to Meyer for England's summer tour

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    England's long-term coaching staff, whoever they turn out to be, will find themselves pitting their wits against a formidable rugby intellect when they travel to South Africa for a three-Test tour in June.

  • Welsh prop has heart surgery

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Wales prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after being taken ill during training with the Scarlets.

  • Chris Robshaw ready to lead England in Calcutta Cup

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:10 am
    Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw is ready to answer his country's call and lead England into their opening RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland on February 4.
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  • Rugby-Kings' inclusion leaves South African teams facing uncertain future

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:20 am
    CAPE TOWN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - One of South Africa's existing teams in the Super Rugby competition face the axe after the Southern Kings secured a place in the tournament from 2013, the South African Rugby Union (Saru) said on Friday.

  • UPDATE 1-Rugby-Meyer named South Africa coach

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:48 am
    CAPE TOWN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Former Leicester coach Heyneke Meyer, who built the Bulls team that provided the foundation of the Springbok squad for the last eight years, was named as the new South Africa national rugby coach on Friday.

  • Rugby-Meyer named new Springbok coach

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:09 am
    - CAPE TOWN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Former Leicester coach Heyneke Meyer, who built the Bulls team that provided the foundation of the Springbok squad for the last eight years, was named as the new South Africa national coach on Friday.

  • Rugby-Toulon boss handed 130-day ban for sodomy slur

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:19 am
    PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has been handed a 130-day suspension after complaining his side were the victims of "refereeing sodomy", the French rugby league (LNR) said on Thursday.

  • UPDATE 1-Rugby-France call up two new caps for Italy game

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:22 am
    MARCOUSSIS, France, Jan 26 (Reuters) - France manager Philippe Saint-Andre named uncapped lock Yoann Maestri and centre Wesley Fofana on Thursday in his squad for the opening Six Nations championship match against Italy.
 
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  • Club Players: Fancy A Different Rugby Experience?

    Alan Dymock
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:08 am
    Are you a young fella that has played rugby this season, but are looking for something else this summer; something more interesting? I have recently been contacted by London Rugby Club in Canada asking if I could possibly locate some exciting, young, creative players to go and play in Ontario, two hours from Toronto and two hours from Niagara Falls. They are looking for a number 8 and a centre who can give them front foot ball and link play with the rest of their squad. Believe it or not I actually began writing for this blog whilst I was playing for London a few Summers ago. After being…

  • The Captains’ Captain

    Alan Dymock
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:06 pm
    For three months last year I locked myself away and watched every single episode of the Sopranos. I was hooked. Tony, the capo di tutti capi, was a masculine force. He took charge, but he was willing to delegate. His ‘industry’ worked because everyone had a specific role and loyalty meant something. Contribution was expected. He was a fictional character, sure, but he represented everything you want to be as a leader. Firm. Fair. Loyal. Battle hardened. Decisive. The captain of all captains. Now I’m not saying Ford will be underhanded –far from it –but he could be just like this. He…

  • Jackson Is Still In, But Out For Now

    Rory Baldwin
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:16 am
    The Herald is reporting that Ruaridh Jackson will not be considered for selection for the opening matches of this year’s RBS Six Nations for Scotland. This could take Scotland’s stand-off debate back to the rivalry we thought we had all seen the last of: Phil Godman vs Dan Parks, but hopefully Andy Robinson will see sense and give the nod to Greig Laidlaw, who has stepped into the breach for Edinburgh this season after a few appearances last year, and performed beyond all expectation. Glasgow’s Duncan Weir is also in the equation, offering more in attack than Parks but with…

  • Initial Scotland A Team Squad

    Rory Baldwin
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:22 am
    Scotland A will seek to maintain their fine recent run at Netherdale when they face England Saxons at the Galashiels ground in a mouth-watering Calcutta Cup curtain raiser on Friday 3 February (kick-off 7.30pm, admission FREE). Inspired by large Borders crowds, Scotland A have won their last four fixtures at the venue, beating Tonga in November 2009 and securing a 100% return from games against USA Eagles, Ireland Wolfhounds and Italy A last season. Another big gathering is expected for the Saxons clash, with admission to the match again free to everyone. Flush from European success with…

  • Less Revving With Ford As Captain

    Alan Dymock
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:53 pm
    In a brief but candid announcement in St. Andrews Andy Robinson sat beside his new captain, Ross Ford, and let him address the press. There was an open admission that Kelly Brown had been intended to captain the side for the entire tournament but Robinson made it clear that his leader would be, unlike at the World Cup, someone who would start every game. “I told Ross and a number of the squad last week that I’d asked Kelly to be captain, and that Kelly had accepted” Robinson revealed. “Obviously the injury occurred [Brown will have an operation, ruling him out of the tournament] and…
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    Green and Gold Rugby - THE Aussie Rugby Blog

  • Preview: French squad for 6 nations

    Sud Rugby
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:53 am
    Philippe Saint-André, the new French national coach, has named his 30 players group for the Six Nations tournament including two uncapped players. Toulouse and Clermont, the two best teams in Top 14 and H Cup during the first half of the season, are the most represented in this list with respectively 11 and 7 players.Clermont’s utility back Wesley Fofana (who will likely play inside centre) and Toulouse’s lock Yoann Maestri are the two new faces that are expected to wear their first blue jersey this year. PSA has also recalled players that were unofficially banned by Marc…

  • Darwin 7s Part 2 – Mudchooks win!!!

    MrTimms
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:08 pm
    A drinking team with a rugby problemTo give a bit of context behind the plan to lose the pool games, the way the Hottest 7s tournament runs, the lowest qualifiers from each pool play for the Gecko Cup. The main goal for the team is to be the best of the worst, so taking out the Gecko Cup does that. There is two ways to get to the cup final, the second lowest qualifiers play quarter finals, and the lowest skip straight to the semis, so the quickest way to the final is to lose the pools.True to the Mudchook traditions, they boys took to the field for their first game more than a little worse…

  • Let a hundred Waratahs blossom

    Lance Free
    20 Jan 2012 | 6:24 am
    Some of us north of the border have an inbuilt malevolence against anything rhyming with ‘kidney’, but this is the reality: if NSW rugby is strong, then Australian rugby is strong.Maybe I’m mellowing and a little serendipitous, but I want the Waratahs to have a big year — crikey, don’t tell anyone in Godzone that I said that!Gaff: an assetThe Waratah’s 2012 squad is seemingly teeming with quality Super Rugby players, including loads of experienced internationals. Well, on paper that is…The Sydney media is still pumping out the usual guff — you know…

  • Darwin 7s – Part 1

    MrTimms
    20 Jan 2012 | 4:49 am
    Thinking hardAs I sat at the airport waiting to board, I got to thinking the closest thing, short of an epic World Cup tour last year, I haven’t had a proper trip with a rugby team for about a decade. Got to say, it feels good to be part of the “team”, even though I wont don the boots, my role as PR Manager is close enough to the action, and I get to join in with the drinking games.I have been given the official rules, unfortunately rule 9, What goes on tour stays on tour I am unable to fully disclose. I have been given permission to share the odd rule for context, if it is…

  • Welsh 6 Nation Squad. Gatland Sticks With The Youngin’s

    Sully
    18 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pm
    Best Fro - Toby FaletauWarren Gatland has named 5 debutante in his 6 nation squad.The uncapped players are Blues wing Harry Robinson, scrum-half Rhys Webb, centre Ashley Beck along with Scarlets trio Liam Williams, Rhodri Jones and Lou Reed. They join French based players James Hook, Mike Phillips and Lee Byrne and England based Craig Mitchell, Rhys Gill and  Andy Powell effectively putting a red line through Gatland’s welsh based player policy.Stephen Jones has missed selection and it’s hard to see him coming back into contention on recent form. Unlike Gavin Henson who gets…
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    Bath Rugby Premiership News

  • Hooper back to lead Bath Rugby

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:16 am
    Club captain Stuart Hooper returns to the Bath Rugby starting line-up for Saturday's LV= Cup game against Northampton Saints at the Recreation Ground, kick-off 2.30pm.

  • Live Televised Aviva Premiership Rugby Matches - Rounds 18 to 20

    24 Jan 2012 | 6:43 am
    Saracens' Aviva Premiership Rugby clash with Harlequins, to be played at Wembley, will be shown live on Sky Sports, it was confirmed today.

  • McCall pays tribute to Saracens reaction

    8 Jan 2012 | 1:50 pm
    Saracens boss Mark McCall praised his team's reaction to the yellow card shown to prop Rhys Gill in the Aviva Premiership Rugby clash against Bath.

  • Same again for Bath Rugby

    6 Jan 2012 | 6:43 am
    Bath Rugby name an unchanged starting line-up to face Saracens in Round 13 of the Aviva Premiership on Sunday from that which defeated London Irish on New Year's Day, kick-off 3.00pm.

  • Fury signs short-term contract with Bath Rugby

    6 Jan 2012 | 5:52 am
    Bath Rugby are pleased to announce that Welsh international scrum-half Warren Fury has signed a short-term deal that will see him with the West Country Club for three months.
 
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    Latest general ERC News

  • Young suspended for eight weeks

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:20 pm
    The Leicester Tigers player, Micky Young (No 9), has been suspended for eight (8) weeks following a Disciplinary Hearing in Dublin today, Friday, 27 January 2012, as a result of the citing complaint made against him arising from the Heineken Cup Round 6 match against Aironi Rugby on Saturday, 21 January 2012.

  • Dates and venues for Heineken Cup quarter-finals announced

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Following a dramatic conclusion to the Pool stages of the Heineken Cup which confirmed the line-up for the last eight of the 2011/12 tournament, ERC has announced the dates, venues and kick-off times for the quarter-final matches.

  • Citings from Round 6

    24 Jan 2012 | 10:33 am
    Leicester Tigers scrumhalf Micky Young and Benetton Treviso forward Antonio Pavanello have both been cited following Round 6 of the Heineken Cup

  • Ulster celebrate 100th Heineken Cup game

    23 Jan 2012 | 11:56 am
    Ulster Rugby became the seventh club in the history of the Heineken Cup to play 100 tournament games when they signed off a highly successful Pool 4 campaign at Stade Marcel Michelin last weekend.

  • Surge in ticket sales for Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

    23 Jan 2012 | 11:03 am
    With the quarter-final line-up now set in stone following a breathtaking weekend of European action, ticket sales for the 2012 Heineken Cup final are already close to the 35,000 mark.
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    Heineken Cup News

  • Munster save best for last to win Pool at a canter

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:12 am
    Munster saved their best for last in Pool 1 as they hit last season's Heineken Cup finalist with a record score of 51 points to guarantee themselves a home quarter-final.

  • Dates and venues for Heineken Cup quarter-finals announced

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Following a dramatic conclusion to the Pool stages of the Heineken Cup which confirmed the line-up for the last eight of the 2011/12 tournament, ERC has announced the dates, venues and kick-off times for the quarter-final matches.

  • Citings from Round 6

    24 Jan 2012 | 10:33 am
    Leicester Tigers scrumhalf Micky Young and Benetton Treviso forward Antonio Pavanello have both been cited following Round 6 of the Heineken Cup

  • Ulster celebrate 100th Heineken Cup game

    23 Jan 2012 | 11:56 am
    Ulster Rugby became the seventh club in the history of the Heineken Cup to play 100 tournament games when they signed off a highly successful Pool 4 campaign at Stade Marcel Michelin last weekend.

  • Surge in ticket sales for Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

    23 Jan 2012 | 11:03 am
    With the quarter-final line-up now set in stone following a breathtaking weekend of European action, ticket sales for the 2012 Heineken Cup final are already close to the 35,000 mark.
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    Latest Investec Super Rugby News

  • Southern Kings to play 2013 Investec Super Rugby

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:36 am
      The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has confirmed that the Eastern Cape of South Africa will finally gain entry into the Super Rugby competition, unanimously confirming their entry into next season’s competition.

  • Crusaders look to play during June test window

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:40 am
      With the Australian sides looking to organise matches while the Investec Super Rugby season takes a rare bye, with the World Champion All Blacks hosting Ireland during June, the kiwi teams are looking themselves to 'plug the gap'.

  • No resting on laurels for Investec Super Rugby champs

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:41 am
      With the Super Rugby crown in hand, record membership numbers for 2012, and vibrant rugby growth throughout the state, one could forgive the Reds for giving themselves a pat on the back for a job well done.

  • No break for Nonu as Japan sojourn winds to a close

    25 Jan 2012 | 7:48 pm
      World Cup winning All Blacks second five-eighth Ma’a Nonu will wrap up his time playing in the Japanese Top League and head to the Blues where he is expected to get straight back into action.

  • Woodcock absence puts heat on Blues front row

    25 Jan 2012 | 7:46 pm
      The revelation that World Cup winning All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock will miss the first month of the 2012 Investec Super Rugby season will put pressure on the Blues scrum stocks.
 
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    Latest ITM Cup News

  • Update - AMI Stadium in Christchurch

    14 Jan 2012 | 3:15 am
      The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) has formally issued the Christchurch City Council (CCC) with a Section 38 demolition notice for the Hadlee Stand of AMI Stadium.

  • Umaga confirmed as new Counties-Manukau coach

    22 Dec 2011 | 4:30 am
      Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga will coach ITM Cup team Counties-Manukau next season, gaining his first head coach position after cutting his teeth at Toulon and with the Steelers as a player-assistant coach.

  • Provinces make picks for 2012 ITM Cup crossovers

    6 Dec 2011 | 12:11 am
      Provincial rivalries old and new will feature in New Zealand’s favourite provincial rugby contest, the 2012 ITM Cup which will again include mid-week games.

  • Taranaki confirm second Ranfurly Shield challenge

    25 Nov 2011 | 10:41 pm
      Ranfurly Shield holders Taranaki will, if they negotiate the challenge of King Country first, play Heartland Championship winners Wanganui on August 4, 2012, at Yarrow Stadium.

  • First 2012 Ranfurly Shield challenge confirmed

    23 Nov 2011 | 8:29 am
      Taranaki will take the Ranfurly Shield out of New Plymouth for a challenge for the first time in 98 years when they line up against King Country at Inglewood.
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  • Mike Cron rejoins All Blacks setup

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:42 am
      The famous scrum guru Mike Cron will remain with the All Blacks, with head coach Steve Hansen approaching the resource coach about joining the World Champions in a permanent capacity.

  • Heyneke Meyer appointed Springboks coach

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:40 am
      Bulls maestro and former Leicester Tigers coach Heyneke Meyer has formally replaced Peter de Villiers as Springboks coach for a four year term.

  • Southern Kings to play 2013 Investec Super Rugby

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:36 am
      The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has confirmed that the Eastern Cape of South Africa will finally gain entry into the Super Rugby competition, unanimously confirming their entry into next season’s competition.

  • Robert Brophy appointed acting IRB CEO

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:02 am
      IRB Chief Financial Officer Robert Brophy has been appointed acting Chief Executive of Rugby’s global governing body and acting Managing Director of Rugby World Cup Limited.

  • Gear set for Sevens bid

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
      Highlanders' wing Hosea Gear said he had no trouble persuading coach Jamie Joseph to allow him time away with Gordon Tietjens' New Zealand Sevens squad.
 
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    Latest Ireland Rugby Team News

  • Smal Comments On South Africa Coaching Role

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
    Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal, who spent the week working with the squad in Limerick, has issued a statement regarding the position of South Africa head coach.

  • In Pics: 2012 RBS 6 Nations Launch

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:35 am
    Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and his Championship captain Paul O'Connell were present at the launch of the 2012 RBS 6 Nations at the Hurlingham Club in London this week. Check out our photos of the day.

  • Coghlan Expects 'Tough Battle' With Wales

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:56 am
    Ireland Women's captain Fiona Coghlan talks about the squad's preparations for the upcoming Six Nations Championship, predicting that it will be 'whoever performs best on the night' that will win the opening clash with Wales.

  • Henry To Captain O2 Ireland Wolfhounds

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:04 am
    Ulster back rower Chris Henry will lead the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds in their game against England Saxons in Exeter on Saturday (kick-off 5pm). The side boasts a balance of youth and experience, with nine of the matchday squad uncapped at senior level.

  • Ireland v Italy Tickets On Sale Now

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Tickets for the Ireland v Italy RBS 6 Nations match at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, February 25 are on sale now!
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  • Green back to fitness to stake his claim

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Calum Green is the first of the long-term injured players to return to the Leicester Tigers first-team squad, and Richard Cockerill reports others are making good progress.

  • Predict the scores and win some great prizes

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:20 am
    Put your rugby knowledge to the test against fellow Leicester Tigers in the Tigers Store RBS 6 Nations prediction league and you could win some great prizes.

  • International line-up at Welford Road this Sunday

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:20 am
    International rugby returns to Welford Road on Sunday when Leicester Tigers Academy host England Under-18s. Kick-off is at 2pm and entry is free to supporters.

  • LV= Cup team news: Harlequins v Tigers

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:01 am
    Flanker Ben Woods will captain Leicester Tigers in the third round of the LV= Cup against Harlequins at The Stoop on Saturday (3.00pm).

  • Book now for remaining games at Welford Road

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:04 am
    Just five home games remain in the regular season, starting with the LV= Cup tie against Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, February 4 (3.00pm). This match is not scheduled for any live TV broadcast so the only way to enjoy the action is up close and personal at Welford Road.
 
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  • Hooper returns to lead Bath Rugby

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:57 am
    Club captain Stuart Hooper returns to the Bath Rugby starting line-up for Saturday's LV= Cup game against Northampton Saints, kick-off 2.30pm. Hooper comes back to partner Ryan Caldwell in the second row, with Ben Skirving, Francois Louw and Simon Taylor combining in the back row. Ross Batty starts at hooker, with David Flatman and Anthony Perenise packing down either side of him in the front row. Michael Claassens partners Stephen Donald in the half-backs once more, with Tom Biggs and Olly Woodburn taking their places on the wings. Olly Barkley and Sam Vesty form a new centre pairing, and…

  • Rode Primary Tackling Numbers with Bath Rugby

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:13 am
    Vicky Heslop, Bath Rugby Foundation’s Education Manager visited Rode Primary School today and delivered the fourth session of Tackling Numbers, an interactive numeracy programme for young children, developed and delivered by Premiership Rugby in partnership with MBNA.  “It is going really very well.  Today the children are looking at different units such as, what is metric, and what is imperial and how to measure with these different properties.” Vicky had the children from Years 3 and 4 measuring their hand spans, their feet and their heights and writing down the whole of the…

  • Money Wise and Bath Rugby celebrate 10th Anniversary

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:58 am
    Bath Rugby and their Official Independent Financial Advisors, Money Wise, are proud to be celebrating their 10th season of partnership this season. The financial advisors have been providing the Club with financial advice and services throughout the partnership, and have been instrumental in assisting both players and back room staff. This has most recently included educating the young players in the Bath Rugby Academy about financial planning and how to manage their money. Malcolm Coury, Managing Director of Money Wise said: "Bath Rugby is a key element of Bath life and the Bath community…

  • Aviva Premiership Rugby Final 10-Day Sale

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    The Aviva Premiership Rugby Final 2012 10-DAY SALE starts today, Thursday 26th January at 10am. Tickets are selling well for the Premiership Rugby Final, which has sold out Twickenham Stadium for the past 4 seasons, and with over 30,000 tickets already gone for this year's event, it's certain to sell out again. But for the next 10 days only - you can get access to the best value tickets of all. Over 10,000 tickets for this showpiece occasion available from just £12.50, make sure you book early to avoid missing out; the best value tickets will go first.   The Aviva Premiership Rugby Final…

  • Banahan to start for England Saxons

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:02 am
    Matt Banahan will start on the wing for the England Saxons on Saturday, as they take on the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds, kick-off 5pm. James Gaskell, 21, will captain the side, and leads a side with an average age of just 24 years and four months at Sandy Park, Exeter. It includes senior internationals Banahan, Delon Armitage, Ugo Monye, Matt Mullan and Paul Doran-Jones in the starting line-up. Centre Matt Hopper, half backs Freddie Burns and Ben Spencer, and No. 8 Thomas Waldrom feature for the Saxons for the first time with more newcomers on the bench in the shape of hooker Chris Brooker and wing…
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  • Gloucester Rugby confirm signing of Billy Twelvetrees

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Gloucester Rugby can confirm this morning after much media speculation that Leicester Tigers centre Billy Twelvetrees will be moving to Kingsholm for the 2012-13 season.

  • This weekend at the Cardiff Blues game

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:54 am
    This week's match programme for the LV= Cup clash with the Cardiff Blues (Saturday, kick off 3:00pm) features a player feature with Akapusi Qera as well as a host of items from our usual contributors including a Dream Team from Gloucester Rugby fan Ron Fox.

  • Deacon seeking to make the most of Cardiff chance

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:27 am
    Back row forward Brett Deacon admitted that it's been frustrating waiting for a first team opportunity but that he's determined to show what he can do against the Cardiff Blues at Kingsholm on Saturday (kick off 3pm).

  • Redpath has faith in strength of the Gloucester squad

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Gloucester Rugby will be without a host of international players when they take on the Cardiff Blues in the LV= Cup at Kingsholm on Saturday (kick off 3pm) but Head Coach Bryan Redpath feels it's a real opportunity for those on duty.

  • Sharples happy to see familiar faces in England camp

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:08 am
    Charlie Sharples has been away this week training with England and told Simon Ward for the RFU Podcast that it's been good to have some familiar faces around referring to both his Gloucester team mates but also Head Coach Stuart Lancaster.
 
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  • Ystradgynlais RFC enjoys an 'Ospreys day'

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:05 am
    The Ospreys hosted a special day of activities for Ystradgynlais RFC this week.

  • Tandy reflects on "pleasing performance"

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    After watching his young team run in four tries on their way to a deserved victory over the Dragons in Bridgend on Friday evening, Steve Tandy praised the 'positive intent' shown by the Ospreys.

  • Young Ospreys make Wales U18 squad

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:03 am
    After the East versus West match at St. Helens on Wednesday night, national selectors have now confirmed a 28-strong squad to represent Wales at Under 18 level, including six Eyasses.

  • Ospreys U18s Girls regional programme

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:30 am
    Following on the success of the Ospreys women's senior side winning the regional championship it is now time for the next generation of player to take centre stage.

  • Ospreys visit Godregraig Primary School

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:26 am
    The pupils of Godregraig Primary School in the Swansea Valley had a treat recently when Ospreys players Duncan Jones, Justin Tipuric and Ross Jones made a special visit.
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  • Meyer realises Bok dream

    Ryan
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Heyneke Meyer was on Friday named coach of the Springboks. Four years after Meyer fell victim to political engineering that installed the inferior Peter de Villiers ahead of him, the 44-year-old strode through the doors of the Sports Science Centre in Cape Town with a tense expression. Privately he is undoubtedly apprehensive about what lies ahead. There are few more unforgiving jobs in professional sports than that of Springboks coach. But for now his enthusiasm, optimism and unrelenting work ethic has yet to be dulled. Meyer’s task, a four-year gig that will take him through to the…

  • Boks won’t be brainless bullies

    Ryan
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:54 am
    Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer says he won’t adhere to one specific style of play. Meyer’s early Bulls sides gained a reputation for being one-dimensional, too reliant on hulking forwards and a kicking flyhalf. They rarely wowed and were rendered impotent if matched physically. He evolved as a coach thereafter, adding subtle dimensions to their play. The recruitment of Australian attack coach Todd Louden in 2007 refined their ball-in-hand play to the point where only the Crusaders were superior in this regard. The Bulls’ Super Rugby championship-winning sides of 2009 and…

  • Bok coach wants captain with character

    JC
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:52 am
    Heyneke Meyer is in no rush to name a Springbok captain but is of the belief that the next national leader should have particularly strong mental qualities. Several members of the Boks’ leadership core retired from international rugby following South Africa’s exit from the 2011 World Cup. John Smit, Victor Matfield, Bakkies Botha and Danie Rossouw have all moved on, and so a new Bok team under Meyer will require new leadership. Of the remaining senior team members, Schalk Burger was touted as the strongest candidate to succeed Smit on a long-term basis. When Meyer was announced as…

  • Heyneke needs best backroom staff

    JC
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 am
    It will be another two weeks before the Springbok management team is confirmed but new coach Heyneke Meyer is determined to secure the best possible candidates. With Meyer officially announced as head coach on Friday, Saru has turned its attention to other pressing appointments. The names of Meyer’s backroom team have been speculated about at length, and Roux said that Saru is working towards finalising these positions in the near future. ‘We have made no decisions on that,’ said Roux. ‘First and foremost our task was to appoint a head coach and get the general…

  • Stormers shut out Lions

    JC
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 am
    The Stormers kept the Lions tryless in their 28-6 victory at Newlands on Friday. The Lions had the better of the territory initially and dominated the scrums for much of the contest, but struggled to use this platform to their advantage. Their lineout was also largely outplayed by that of the Stormers, and coach John Mitchell will be livid with the turnovers his side conceded in great attacking positions. There were times when they excelled on defence, and Butch James brought his own brutish brand thereof to this warm-up fixture. Nevertheless, the Stormers managed to score three tries, the…
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  • Extended highlights from the Biarritz rout over Ospreys

    26 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am
    Extended highlights from Biarritz's 36-5 win over Ospreys in the Heineken Cup game at the Parc des Sports Aguilera this past weekend, including a hat-trick from US Eagles flyer Zee Ngwenya. Highlights from the much requested Munster vs Northampton Saints game will feature tomorrow.Click here to view the full post

  • Nathan Hines hangs onto two Ulster players

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:05 am
    Clermont Auvergne will face Saracens in the quarter finals of the Heineken Cup following their hard fought 19-15 win over Ulster on Saturday. Below is a look at a unique bit of foul play that infuriated Ulster fans. In recent times we've featured incidents where holding onto a player results in a retaliation in the form of someone lashing out, and in some cases even, a punch and red card. Usually it's just a jersey or arm tugging that prevents someone from getting to the next phase of play, but in the case of Nathan Hines on the weekend, he managed to take out two players at once.

  • Aled Brew's huge hit on Perpignan's David Mele

    24 Jan 2012 | 3:30 am
    Last weekend Newport Gwent Dragons were comfortably beaten by Perpignan in the Amlin Challenge Cup. There was a big tackle from Aled Brew that stood out though, and has since been requested on more than one occasion. While on Saturday the Dragons won convincingly, a week ago Perpignan were too good for them despite wing Aled Brew scoring just after half time to bring them back into the game. The Dragons are reportedly hopeful that Brew will stick around and sign a new deal to stay at Rodney Parade. The thinking is that his Wales ambitions will keep him there when his contract runs out,…

  • Gloucester and Toulouse play out a classic at Kingsholm

    22 Jan 2012 | 3:30 am
    Gloucester upset four-times champions Toulouse in a classic Heineken Cup meeting at Kingsholm on Friday night. Despite the 34-24 loss, Toulouse have qualified for the quarter finals. Below are highlights of a game that featured some wonderful tries. Things didn't start according to plan for Gloucester as they lost prop Nick Wood to the sin-bin with just one minute on the clock. His wreckless use of the boot on a player put the home side at an immediate disadvantage, but it came to nothing as they scored first after a frantic bit of play by dynamic winger Timoci Matanavou. Jonny May swooped to…

  • John Carter's shiner from Dave Allen Punch - Oxford vs Cambridge 2011

    21 Jan 2012 | 2:10 am
    Oxford University captain John Carter led from the front as his team claimed their biggest Varsity match victory over Cambridge since 1988, winning 28-10 at Twickenham last month. After the game all the talk was of that shiner. The 2011 version of the Varsity match had everything you’d expect from such an encounter. The old school tradition was firmly in place as the touch judges were former captains, including a certain Joe Roff on one side. Then there was the raw physicality that we’ve come to expect, as the passion for the occasion spilt over more than once. Sebastian Chabal…
 
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