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Downey signs Warriors deal

27 June 2014 0 comments

Glasgow Warriors have secured the services of Munster centre James Downey on a two-year contract. The 33-year-old, who had previous stint at Northampton, will join […]

Ulster’s Stephen Ferris to retire

3 June 2014 0 comments

Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions back-row forward Stephen Ferris has today confirmed that he is to retire from rugby. The 28 year-old, who […]

Leinster v Glasgow – Pro12 final preview

30 May 2014 0 comments

Leinster have made three changes to face Glasgow in the RaboDirect Pro12 final tomorrow at the RDS. Mike Ross comes in for Martin Moore at […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 22 teams

9 May 2014 0 comments

Glasgow v Zebre Glasgow: Stuart Hogg; Sean Lamont, Alex Dunbar, Peter Horne, Niko Matawalu; Duncan Weir, Henry Pyrgos; Ryan Grant, Pat MacArthur, Moray Low; Tim […]

Newcastle sign Tuilagi Brothers

8 May 2014 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have landed Tuilagi brothers Alesana “Alex” and Anitelea “Andy” on two-year deals ahead of the 2014-15 Aviva Premiership season. Samoan internationals Alesana, 33, […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 21 teams

2 May 2014 2 comments

Connacht v Cardiff Blues Connacht: Darragh Leader; Danie Poolman, Robbie Henshaw, Eoin Griffin, Matt Healy; Miah Nikora, Kieran Marmion; Ronan Loughney, Jason Harris-Wright, Rodney Ah You; […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 20 teams

18 April 2014 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Scarlets Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Alex Cuthbert, Cory Allen, Dafydd Hewitt, Chris Czekaj; Gareth Davies, Lewis Jones; Gethin Jenkins (Capt.), Matthew Rees, Taufa’ao […]

Premiership, Pro12, Championship teams

11 April 2014 1 comment

After a thrilling weekend of European rugby, everyone’s attention returns to the domestic leagues and a thrilling finish is on the cards. There are only […]

The new face of European Rugby

11 April 2014 0 comments

After months of negotiations, the future of European rugby has finally been sorted with all the European stakeholders agreeing the new format of the European […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 19 teams

10 April 2014 1 comment

Edinburgh v Cardiff Blues Edinburgh: Jack Cuthbert; Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, Matt Scott, Andries Strauss, Tom Brown; Harry Leonard, Grayson Hart; Alasdair Dickinson, Ross Ford, Willem Nel; […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 18 teams

28 March 2014 0 comments

RaboDirect Pro12 round 18 teams Cardiff Blues v Ulster Cardiff: Dan Fish; Alex Cuthbert, Cory Allen, Isaia Tuifua, Chris Czekaj; Gareth Davies, Lewis Jones; Gethin […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 17 teams

21 March 2014 0 comments

Edinburgh v Ulster Edinburgh: Jack Cuthbert; Dougie Fife, Sam Beard, Andries Strauss, Tom Brown; Carl Bezuidenhout, Grayson Hart; Alasdair Dickinson, Ross Ford, Willem Nel; Grant […]

Premiership, Pro 12 & Championship teams

28 February 2014 1 comment

With the Six Nations taking another week off, internationals will be on show in both the Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12 this weekend. Meanwhile, it […]

RaboDirect Pro 12 round 16 teams

27 February 2014 0 comments

Connacht v Treviso Connacht: Robbie Henshaw; Tiernan O’Halloran, Eoin Griffin, Dave McSharry, Fionn Carr; Dan Parks, Kieran Marmion; Denis Buckley, Jason Harris-Wright, Rodney Ah You; […]

Premiership, Pro12 and Championship teams

21 February 2014 0 comments

All eyes might be turned on the Six Nations and the three crucial matches in Cardiff, Rome and London this weekend but for the three […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 15 teams

21 February 2014 1 comment

NG Dragons v Glasgow NG Dragons: Rhys Jones; Matthew Pewtner, Pat Leach, Ashley Smith, Will Harries; Jason Tovey, Richie Rees; Owen Evans, T. Rhys Thomas, Duncan […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 14 teams

13 February 2014 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Richard Smith, Isaia Tuifua, Dafydd Hewitt, Harry Robinson; Simon Humberstone, Lloyd Williams; Gethin Jenkins (Capt.), Kristian Dacey, Scott […]

Premiership, Pro12 & Championship teams

7 February 2014 0 comments

Following two weeks of LV=Cup, the Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12 resumes with the 13th rounds. It is business as usual for the Greene King […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 13 teams

7 February 2014 0 comments

Glasgow v Connacht Glasgow: Niko Matawalu; Lee Jones, Richie Vernon, Mark Bennett, Rory Hughes; Ruaridh Jackson, Henry Pyrgos; Gordon Reid, Pat MacArthur, Ed Kalman; Leone […]

Big boost for Wales as Scott Williams signs on

6 February 2014 1 comment

Wales centre Scott Williams has extended his contract to stay with the Scarlets for another two years. This is a major boost for both the […]

Deadline looms for Anglo-Welsh league plan

28 January 2014 0 comments

England’s elite clubs and the four Welsh regions have signed contracts for a 16-team Aviva Premiership from next season and will announce their intentions on Friday.

British and Irish option is Heineken alternative

9 January 2014 1 comment

A fresh attempt is being made to salvage a substitute tournament from the wreckage of Europe – a revised British and Irish Cup.

RaboDirect Pro12 round 12 teams

3 January 2014 2 comments

Connacht v Leinster Connacht: Darragh Leader; Fionn Carr, Robbie Henshaw, Eoin Griffin, Matt Healy; Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion; Brett Wilkinson, Jason Harris-Wright, Nathan White; Mick Kearney, […]

Premiership, Pro12 & Championship teams

20 December 2013 0 comments

Following two breathtaking weeks of European rugby, it is time for the domestic leagues to resume with the popular Christmas fixtures. Find all the teams […]

RaboDirect Pro12 teams

19 December 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Ospreys Cardiff Blues: Leigh Halfpenny; Alex Cuthbert, Richard Smith, Dafydd Hewitt, Harry Robinson; Gareth Davies, Lloyd Williams; Sam Hobbs (Capt.), Kristian Dacey, Benoit […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 9 teams

28 November 2013 1 comment

Leinster v Scarlets Leinster: Zane Kirchner; Lote Tuqiri, Brendan Macken, Gordon D’Arcy, Luke Fitzgerald; Ian Madigan, Eoin Reddan; Jack McGrath, Aaron Dundon, Martin Moore; Leo Cullen, […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 8 teams

22 November 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Munster Cardiff Blues: Tom Williams; Richard Smith, Gavin Evans, Dafydd Hewitt, Chris Czekaj; Simon Humberstone, Lewis Jones; Sam Hobbs (Capt.), Kristian Dacey, Taufa’ao […]

Bath and Exeter win on the road

1 November 2013 0 comments

Anthony Perenise and Horacio Agulla scored for Bath as the West Country side came out of a wet Sixways with a 21-6 win over Worcester. […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 7 teams

31 October 2013 1 comment

Cardiff Blues v Treviso Cardiff Blues: Dan Fish; Tom Williams, Richard Smith, Dafydd Hewitt, Chris Czekaj; Gareth Davies, Lewis Jones; Sam Hobbs, Kristian Dacey, Taufa’ao Filise; […]

Premiership Rugby: “Significant issues not addressed by ERC yet”

25 October 2013 3 comments

Premiership Rugby acknowledged the “progress” made in Dublin earlier today but stressed that “there remain some significant ones which have not yet been addressed.” In a […]

Premiership, Pro 12, Championship team news

25 October 2013 0 comments

After a two-week break due to the Heineken Cup, the Aviva Premiership and the RaboDirect Pro12 are back. The Greene King IPA Championship also returns […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 6 teams

24 October 2013 0 comments

Edinburgh v Treviso Edinburgh: Greig Tonks; Dougie Fife, Nick De Luca, Matt Scott, Tim Visser; Harry Leonard, Greig Laidlaw (Capt.); Alasdair Dickinson, Ross Ford, WP […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 5: teams

4 October 2013 1 comment

Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh Cardiff Blues: Leigh Halfpenny; Alex Cuthbert, Owen Williams, Cory Allen, Harry Robinson; Rhys Patchell, Lloyd Williams; Gethin Jenkins, Matthew Rees (Capt.), […]

Jeff Probyn: Clubs face oblivion if RFU take on PRL over Europe

4 October 2013 55 comments

Financial Oblivion are the words used by Bath’s owner Bruce Craig when describing the possible fate facing the RaboDirect Pro12 if they don’t join the […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 4: teams

27 September 2013 0 comments

Connacht v Ospreys Connacht: Gavin Duffy; Danie Poolman, Robbie Henshaw, Eoin Griffin, Matt Healy; Craig Ronaldson, Kieran Marmion; Brett Wilkinson, Sean Henry, Nathan White; Michael […]

Welsh clubs in talks over Heineken breakaway

24 September 2013 0 comments

Two Welsh regions have declared their interest in joining the new Europe under Anglo-French direction from next season. PRL chief executive Mark McCafferty confirmed the Welsh move yesterday along with others but refused to name names.

RadoDirect Pro12 round 3: teams

20 September 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Zebre Cardiff Blues: Leigh Halfpenny; Alex Cuthbert, Owen Williams, Dafydd Hewitt, Chris Czekaj; Rhys Patchell, Lewis Jones; Taufa’ao Filise, Marc Breeze, Scott […]

FREE Season Guide to the Aviva Premiership & RaboDirect12

17 September 2013 0 comments

The Rugby Paper, the UK’s leading Rugby publication have produced a FREE guide for the start of the upcoming season. To download this FREE 20-page […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 2: Preview

12 September 2013 0 comments

Leinster v Ospreys Leinster: Dave Kearney; Darragh Fanning, Brendan Macken, Gordon D’Arcy, Luke Fitzgerald; Jimmy Gopperth, Eoin Reddan; Jack McGrath, Richardt Strauss, Mike Ross; Devin […]

No U-turn on Europe promises Premiership boss Mark McCafferty

20 August 2013 4 comments

England’s Premiership clubs are adamant there will be no u-turn on their crusade for a new European Cup, promising it will increase annual revenue by […]

Nick Cain reflects on the highs and lows of the Lions tour leading up to the pivotal Test

12 July 2013 0 comments

The last round of Wallaby jaw-jaw before the battle for the 2013 Test series came to a climax at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney yesterday […]

Wales call in Patchell for the injured Priestland

13 May 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell has been called upon by Wales to replace Rhys Priestland for their two-Test tour of Japan. The Scalets’ playmaker aggravated […]

Scotland name nine uncapped players

7 May 2013 1 comment

Scotland have included nine uncapped players in a squad of 31 for next month’s quadrangular international tournament in South Africa. The event will see double-header […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 20: teams

12 April 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Zebre Cardiff Blues: Halfpenny; Williams, Evans (Capt.), Roberts, Robinson; Patchell, Jones; Filise, Breeze, Andrews; Reed, Paulo; Paterson, Copeland, Warburton. Replacements: Dacey, T. […]

Nigel Wray backs move for Welsh to join Aviva Premiership

9 April 2013 2 comments

England’s Premiership clubs plan to strike a deal with the four Welsh regions which could change the landscape of European competition.

RaboDirect Pro12 round 19: teams

29 March 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Ospreys Cardiff Blues: Halfpenny; O. Williams, Evans (Capt.), Hewitt,Robinson; Patchell, L. Williams; Hobbs, Breeze, Andrews; Paulo, Reed; Paterson, Warburton, Hamilton. Replacements: Dacey, […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 17: teams

28 February 2013 1 comment

Connacht v Zebre Connacht: Henshaw ; Poolman, Griffin, Murphy, Duffy (Capt.); Parks, Marmion; Wilkinson, Harris-Wright, White; Kearney, Browne; Muldoon, Faloon, McKeon. Replacements: Flavin, Buckley, Loughney, Anderson, […]

Warriors swap for Shark Richie Vernon

26 February 2013 0 comments

Richie Vernon will leave Sale at the end of the season and return to the Glasgow Warriors after signing a three-year deal with the Scottish […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 16: teams

22 February 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues v Connacht Blues: Czekaj; O. Williams, Smith, Evans (Capt.), Robinson; Patchell, Jones; Filise, Dacey, Bourrust; Cook, Down; Paterson, Watts-Jones, Copeland. Replacements: R. Williams, […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 15: teams

14 February 2013 0 comments

Connacht v Ospreys Connacht: Henshaw; O’Halloran, Griffin, Tonetti, Poolman; Parks, Marmion; Wilkinson, Harris-Wright, White (Capt.); Swift, Kearney; Muldoon, Faloon, McKeon. Replacements: Reynecke, Ah You, Loughney, […]

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