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Paul Ackford: England desperately need to find depth in crucial areas

Under Martin Johnson, England have won just eight times in 19 matches, with
only one win occurring on the road.

Paul Ackford: The good, the bad and the ugly of the 2010 rugby season

There is much to admire and many to salute in the season past, but also some
worrying trends

For Six nations fans

For all the irish fans and other rugby fans – i found that nearly all the other teams in the six nations 2010 have their tries shown on youtube but irish ones arent down to BBC claiming authorisation and copyright – so i made a complication for anyone who wants it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9AMyf5Lhb8

Is The GP Dead…?

Not much talk here of tomorrows impending final…?
Seems to be more of a circus off field than on it and although you can’t ever deny the power of Leicesters pack and how they can control a game I wonder if the off field shenanigans may have galvanised Sarries to play their socks off for their [...]

Scotland coach urges sevens fans

Scotland 7s coach Stephen Gemmell today spoke of the intense anticipation of the event which he believes is staged in one of the worlds best venues.You come in here and look round about and its a magnificent stadium, he said. There is something special as a coach and a player to come into your own [...]

Rugby Finals Day Results update

It’s finals day around the world as domestic competitions come to an end with a few massive match ups taking place. All games have now finished, so here’s the results.
Bulls vs Stormers – Super 14 FinalThe Bulls beat the Stormers 25-17 earlier at Orlando Stadium to win their second consecutive final, and third Super [...]

Clermont finally reach their goal

They finally did it! At the eleventh time of asking, Clermont got a win in the final of the French championship, beating Perpignan 19-6.

Frans reserves praise for ’special duo’

Frans Ludeke hailed the influence of Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez after the pair helped the Bulls defend their Super 14 title.

Ospreys ruin Cheika’s leaving party

The Ospreys were crowned Magners League champions on Saturday after a 17-12 win over Leinster in the Magners League final.

Edinburgh Sevens Day 1 As it Happened

Scotland is the location for the final leg of the IRB Sevens World Series. Samoa hold a seven point lead from nearest rivals New Zealand with the Pacific Islanders on course for a maiden Series win. Robin Heymann is once again bringing you to Live Text Commentary from the Edinburgh Sevens at Murrayfield. Who will [...]

Hipkiss hails winning Tigers

Leicester hero Dan Hipkiss hailed the club’s never-say-die spirit after a dramatic Guinness Premiership final victory over Saracens.

Hodgson has his chance

Charlie Hodgson is set for a late late attempt to resurrect his England career when England play the Baa-baas on Sunday.

Tigers retain Premiership crown

A last-gasp try from Dan Hipkiss wrenched the Guinness Premiership from Saracens’ grasp in a thrilling 33-27 final win on Saturday.

Warriors take Pacific Rugby Cup

The Warriors won the all-Fijian final of the Pacific Rugby Cup, beating the Barbarians 26-17 and coming from behind to do so.

Brilliant Bulls defend their Super 14 title

They’ve done it again! The Bulls successfully defended their Super 14 crown by seeing off the Stormers 25-17 in Soweto on Saturday.

Waikato bring in Lealiifano

On the back of losing lock Kevin O’Neill to the Rebels, Waikato have added to their back-line with the signing of Christian Lealiifano.

Samoa avoid climactic showdown

Despite losing to Argentina, Samoa will not face New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the Edinburgh Sevens for the IRB Sevens series title.

Resurgent Scotland on song at Edinburgh Sevens

It proved to be a day of high drama at the Edinburgh Sevens with only New Zealand and hosts Scotland winning all their games at the pool stages.World Series leaders Samoa are still on course for a maiden IRB Sevens although their mediocre form of late was illustrated in a confidencesapping 1031 loss to Argentina.

England v Barbarians: Nick Easter must play a spoiling role to give England welcome fillip

England’s stop-gap captain, Nick Easter, has an unappealing role at Twickenham
on Sunday against the Barbarians.

Guinness Premiership final 2010: Saracens and Leicester can turn on the style

Leicester and Saracens are expected to dispel a few myths in Saturday’s
Guinness Premiership final.

Mick Cleary: Dean Richards’s role at Worcester makes mockery of Bloodgate ban

Dean Richards’s role as a consultant at Worcester makes a nonsense of his
three-year ban for the Bloodgate affair

Guinness Premiership final 2010: love them or hate them, Saracens’ odd bunch can win it

Saracens are an odd club. They have always been a bit funny peculiar, with a
slight hint of the serial killer about them.

Rugby player facing slavery charge

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A former Super 14 rugby player and New Zealand resident, Finau Maka, has been arrested in France on a charge of "modern slavery", the French news agency AFP reports.
The Tongan born No 8, who [...]

Some interesting facts about the final – Bulls vs Stormers

Vodacom Bulls v Vodacom Stormers
Saturday, 29 May 2010. Kick off: 17h00
Venue: Orlando Stadium, Soweto
Referee: Craig Joubert (SARU) – 50th Super Rugby game
Assistant Referees: Cobus Wessels (AR1), Christie du Preez (AR2)
TMO: Shaun Veldsman (SARU) Reserve Referee: Mark Lawrence (SARU

The Bulls have been undefeated at their traditional home – Loftus Versfeld [...]

Brits braced for big day

Schalk Brits is ready to complete a fairytale season in the grand manner by helping Saracens win their first Guinness Premiership title.