Archive for April, 2010
Carrick Sevens returns this weekend
The Carrick Sevens, one of Northern Irelands best loved rugby parties, returns this weekend with its usual mix of Irish and UK sides heading to Woodlawn Grounds. Now the largest annual festival of rugby in Ulster, 700 men and women from across Britain and Ireland will be competing for a total prize fund of 7,600, [...]
Full StoryFinding new faith
Stuart Barnes says that English rugby needs to maintain the pace and adventure of recent weeks.
Full StoryDanny Cipriani hopes to revive England career on tour of Australia and New Zealand
Conversation with England attack coach Brian Smith gives fly-half hope he may
be part of summer tour.
Brian Moore: any political party that priorities sport would get my vote – but there isn’t one
A look at the party election manifestos shows how much regard the politicians
really have for sport, says Brian Moore.
Sale closing in on Super 14 openside
Mike Brewer has given a clear indication that Sale are close to bringing in a ‘very, very good’ openside flanker from the Super 14.
Full StoryCrusaders know what’s at stake
Crusaders skipper Richie McCaw admits this weekend’s Super 14 clash against the Stormers is a must-win encounter at Newlands.
Full StoryO’Connell loses fitness race
Munster captain Paul O’Connell has been ruled out of the Heineken Cup semi-final with Biarritz with a persistent groin injury.
Full StoryWounded Lions to tackle Force
The Lions have been struck by more injuries ahead of their Super 14 fixture with Western Force at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday.
Full StoryPreview: Connacht v Toulon
Connacht will be gunning for a place in the Amlin Challenge Cup final when they meet Toulon at the Sportsground on Friday.
Full StoryBarclay avoids stamping ban
Glasgow flanker John Barclay has escaped suspension, despite being found guilty of stamping during a fixture against Leinster.
Full StoryCross to retire from rugby
Former captain Simon Cross has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season, Edinburgh confirmed on Thursday.
Full StoryRyan heads Worcester list
Ex-Gloucester coach Dean Ryan is expected to be soon confirmed as Worcester’s Head Coach for their Championship campaign next season.
Full StoryUR7s meets the London Rugby Festival
Its a monster weekend of Bank Holiday weekend of rugby sevens in the UK and Ireland with big events all over the place. Wimbledon Common plays host to a brand new exciting event this weekend London Rugby Festival. UR7s are never one to miss a sevens party so caught up with organiser Nick Canty [...]
Full StorySuper 14 Pick of the Week – Round 11
With just three rounds left to play, the positions at the top of the Super 14 table couldn’t be tighter. Going into round 12 there are still a possible nine teams that can make the semis. Today we’re taking a look at the best tries from the previous round, round 11.
There was plenty of [...]
S14 Preview: Round 12, Part One
As the Super 14 season winds down, it’s a case of last chance saloon for many teams this weekend with victory now non-negotiable. It’s Round 12!
Full StoryBrewer tilting towards Sharks
Sale Sharks are poised to announce the appointment of former All Blacks forward Mike Brewer to their coaching staff.
Full StoryTeam tracker: Super 14
Want to get down to the nitty-gritty of who is playing without what the bumf? Then our new team tracker keeps you instantly updated.
Full StoryGiteau set for hearing
Brumbies’ fly-half Matt Giteau will face a SANZAR judicial hearing on Wednesday, following his criticism of referee Steve Walsh.
Full StoryHighlanders undecided at 10
There is uncertainty at fly-half for the struggling Highlanders ahead of their Super 14 clash against the Waratahs at Invercargill.
Full StoryMallinder pleased Sale have survived
Northampton head coach Jim Mallinder has admitted he is relieved that former club Sale Sharks have beaten the drop this season.
Full StoryFlynn hooks in for Crusaders
Crusaders hooker Corey Flynn has been named in the starting line-up to face the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday.
Full StoryBrumbies get their way as ref replaced
Referee Steve Walsh has been taken off duty for the crucial Super 14 clash between the Brumbies and Reds due to his “untenable” position.
Full StoryRFU against expanded Premiership
The Rugby Football Union would block proposals to expand the Guinness Premiership from 12 to 14 clubs.
Full StoryWhitehaven’s Callum Jennings appeals against 78-week ban
Whitehaven player Callum Jennings appeals against 78-week suspension.
Full StoryRFU may bring in life bans for gouging
The Rugby Football Union is so alarmed by a rise in eye-gouging that it is
considering introducing life bans for the offence.
