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Third time lucky for England?
England captain Catherine Spencer has warned New Zealand that their stranglehold on the World Cup has come to an end.
Full StoryWorld Series rugby in the birds nest
Beijing rugby fans and players are off this weekend to the Shanghai Sevens but the word is the action may be closer to home in the future, with a similar, internationallevel rugby Sevens Tournament set for the National Stadium (Birds Nest) in Beijing. There are rumors of an International Rugby Board (IRB) World Sevens event [...]
Full StoryLong road back begins for Osprey
Jonathan Spratt has undergone the scheduled surgery required to repair ACL damage he suffered during the Ospreys’ pre-season.
Full StoryWaikato see off North Harbour
Waikato continued their fine form from last weekend when they closed out North Harbour 36-27 in a thrilling ITM Cup game in Albany.
Full StoryBrewer pleased with first win
Sale coach Mike Brewer believes that the pace of his side’s play was the key factor in their season-opening 35-18 win against Newcastle.
Full StoryNorthland end Stags’ unbeaten run
Southland’s five-match winning streak in the ITM Cup came to an end in Whangarei on Saturday, thanks to a 33-22 loss to Northland.
Full StoryTurbos tame the Lions
After five successive defeats, Manawatu finally burst to life against Wellington in Palmerston North – upsetting the Lions 36-24.
Full StorySale kick-off with a solid win
Mike Brewer’s tenure as head coach of Sale got off to the perfect start as the Sharks recorded a 35-18 win over Newcastle.
Full StoryPerfect start for Glasgow
Glasgow got their new Magners League campaign off to the perfect start with a gutsy 23-19 victory over Leinster on Friday.
Full StoryRollercoaster ride at Ravenhill
The new Magners League season got under way with a pulsating clash at Ravenhill, as Ulster edged out champions Ospreys 27-26.
Full StoryLeopards close but no cigar
The Pumas hung on to beat the winless Leopards 27-26 in their Currie Cup match at Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Friday.
Full StoryShanghai Sevens Preview Hong Kong 7s a real possibility
DOUBLE INCENTIVE AT SHANGHAI SEVENS There will be an extra reason for teams to do well in the first ranking leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens Series in Shanghai this weekend that is grabbing the psychological high ground before the upcoming Asian Games in Guangzhou in November.
Full StoryPreview: Ulster v Ospreys
Jerry Collins has been deemed fit enough to captain the Ospreys in their Magners League opener against Ulster at Ravenhill this Friday.
Full StoryBrewer backs skipper Gaskell to shine
Sale Sharks boss Mike Brewer has backed James Gaskell to be “a real success” after appointing him as the club’s youngest ever captain.
Full StoryPreview: South Africa v Australia
Australia get a second bite at the cherry in ending their Highveld hoodoo when they tackle South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Full StoryMuir backs Habana to regain form
South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir has backed former IRB Player of the Year Bryan Habana to recover from his recent slump soon.
Full StoryPreview: Munster v Aironi
Munster get their Munsters League campaign underway at Musgrave Park on Saturday with a clash against newcomers Aironi.
Full StoryWeepu set for kicking duties
Piri Weepu is likely to be handed the kicking duties when the All Blacks take on Australia at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney on September 11.
Full StoryA new start for Powell at Wasps
Andy Powell is relishing a new lease of life with former English and European champions Wasps, admitting: “It’s like I’m 20 again”.
Full StoryOspreys’ coach taunts old rival
Ospreys Head Coach Sean Holley has taunted rival, Cardiff Blues boss Dai Young on the eve of the new Magners League Rugby season.
Full StoryExpectations high at Ulster – Ferris
Stephen Ferris admits that expectations are high at Ulster after they brought in a number of influential players during the off-season.
Full StoryPreview: Glasgow v Leinster
New signings Heinke van der Merwe and Isaac Boss have been included in Leinster’s squad for Friday’s Magners League opener against Glasgow.
Full StoryInjury concern for New Zealand heading into Commonwealth Games
New Zealand sevens rugby playmaker Tomasi Cama faces a challenge to be fit for the Commonwealth Games after fracturing his eye socket.
Full StoryMontpellier add Toulouse to scalps
Montpellier scored to their third consecutive victory against heavyweight opposition on Wednesday, winning 22-21 against Toulouse.
Full StoryLeinster sign Nottingham prop
Leinster have confirmed the arrival of tighthead prop Ben Prescott, who has joined the province from Nottingham until the end of the season.
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