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Month: October 2013

Jeremy Guscott: Joel Tomkins fits my idea of a real outside centre

23 October 2013 0 comments

When I look at an outside centre I want an attacking player with enough pace to worry his own full-back and wing into thinking they […]

Jacques Burger gives the credit to Billy Vunipola for flying start

23 October 2013 2 comments

He has been called the best ‘signing’ of the summer after putting two years of injury hell behind him – but Jacques Burger claims he cannot compare to wrecking-ball clubmate Billy Vunipola.

Welsh regions “fully support” Champions Cup

22 October 2013 0 comments

The Heineken Cup got closer to its death tonight after the governing body of the Welsh regions, Regional Rugby Wales, revealed they fully back the […]

England release ten players to clubs

22 October 2013 2 comments

Stuart Lancaster has released ten players from his England squad ahead of the Aviva Premiership round this weekend. Dave Attwood, Freddie Burns, Luther Burrell, Danny […]

My Life in Rugby: Craig Gillies – former Bath, Worcester and England lock

22 October 2013 0 comments

With 288 first team appearances over 11 years, there is no doubting Worcester Warriors are a team close to my heart. When I arrived in […]

Wales name uncapped trio

22 October 2013 0 comments

Rhodri Williams, Cory Allen and Eli Walker will be looking to make their Test debut next month after being named in Warren Gatland’s Wales 35-man […]

Scotland name five uncapped players for Autumn Tests

22 October 2013 0 comments

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has named five uncapped players in his 41-man Scotland squad for a training camp in Glasgow next week ahead of […]

Peace set to break out over Europe

22 October 2013 5 comments

The war over Europe could be settled soon with all six nations reunited under the new Anglo-French banner, the Champions’ Cup.

Blues’ captain Matthew Rees to have testicular surgery

22 October 2013 0 comments

Cardiff Blues captain Matthew Rees will undergo testicular surgery it was announced today. The British & Irish Lion hooker joined the region this summer form […]

Dream Team: Mike Teague – former Lions, England, Gloucester and Cardiff flanker

21 October 2013 0 comments

1. David Sole – He was outstanding for the Lions. Fit and strong and one of those guys who could still be a top player […]

Drunk Mike Phillips suspended by Bayonne

21 October 2013 0 comments

Wales and Lions star Mike Phillips faces a disciplinary hearing at his club Bayonne after being accused of being drunk at a video analysis session. […]

New Zealand name squad for European tour

21 October 2013 0 comments

Five players are in line to make their All Blacks debut after Steven Hensen named his New Zealand squad for the November internationals in Europe. […]

Heineken Cup round up

20 October 2013 1 comment

Nick Evans slotted a last-gasp drop-goal as Harlequins rescued a late losing bonus-point in Clermont to keep their hopes of qualification alive. Quins went down […]

Amlin Cup round 2 wrap

19 October 2013 0 comments

Sale added to Worcester woes beating the Warriors 29-15 at Sixways. The Sharks put on a fine first half display crossing the line twice through […]

Top 5 Rugby Apps

19 October 2013 2 comments

Log into the Android and iOS App Store and you’ll find a million and one different rugby apps but which ones are really worth downloading […]

Young Gun: Cameron Neild – Sale hooker

18 October 2013 0 comments

Cameron Neild is rising through the ranks at Sale Sharks and is part of this year’s England U20s setup, but he is already planning for […]

Peter Jackson: Ireland’s new star is made in Wales

18 October 2013 0 comments

At the end of a week when English football got its knickers in a nationality twist, Ireland’s next scrum-half can be identified as a former […]

Nick Cain: The bogus water boys are pouring out advice

18 October 2013 0 comments

With Mike Catt giving England coaching directives while on the pitch during Six Nations matches last season, and Neil Jenkins doing the same for Leigh […]

Heineken Cup round 2 teams

18 October 2013 1 comment

Pool 1 Northampton v Ospreys Northampton: Ben Foden; Jamie Elliot, George Pisi, Luther Burrell, George North; Stephen Myler, Lee Dickson; Alex Waller, Dylan Hartley (Capt.), Salesi […]

Rob Cook pens new two-year deal with Gloucester

18 October 2013 1 comment

Rob Cook has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with Gloucester it was announced today. The 29-year-old full-back joined the Cherry and […]

Amlin Challenge Cup round 2 teams

18 October 2013 1 comment

Worcester v Sale Worcester: Chris Pennell; Josh Drauniniu, Alex Grove, Max Stelling, Dean Hammond; Paul Warwick, Jeremy Su’a; George Porter, Chris Brooker, John Andress; Mike […]

Owen Farrell earns Paul Grayson vote in line-up of the No.10s

18 October 2013 0 comments

Paul Grayson cannot recall such intense competition for the England No.10 shirt but the second highest points scorer in Red Rose history believes Owen Farrell’s big-game mentality gives him the edge.

Wasps in driving seat with Bayonne win

17 October 2013 0 comments

Two second-half tries put London Wasps in the driving seat to qualify for the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals after a 26-10 win over Bayonne at […]

Room 101: Andrew Savage – Nottingham full-back

17 October 2013 1 comment

1. Scrumming for penalties Being an outside back I like the game to be an exciting, fast flowing, and high tempo spectacle. This wish is […]

Two-week ban for Bath’s Ollie Devoto and Scarlets’ Samson Lee

17 October 2013 0 comments

Ollie Devoto has been hit by a two-week ban for punching Bordeaux-Bègles winger Blair Connor last Saturday in the opening round of the Amlin Challenge Cup. […]

New Zealand v Australia preview

17 October 2013 0 comments

Cory Jane was due to make his long awaited return in an All Black shirt after being named on the right wing for the Bledisloe […]

Brendan Gallagher: Heroic, tragic and downright eccentric, yes rugby has it all

17 October 2013 1 comment

A mate of mine, literary agent David Luxton, has had the brilliant idea of organising the inaugural London Sports Writing Festival this week at Lord’s […]

Nick Cain talks to Exeter’s captain Dean Mumm about the Heineken Cup and Australia’s autumn challenge

17 October 2013 0 comments

Dean Mumm does not hail from anywhere within 10,000 miles of Devon. Yet, the Exeter Chiefs captain, New Zealand born and Australia bred, is playing […]

Saracens v Toulouse & Leicester v Treviso: preview

17 October 2013 0 comments

Saracens v Toulouse England centre Joel Tomkins will start tomorrow’s Heineken Cup clash between Saracens and Toulouse on the bench as American Chris Wyles is […]

Guru Braam van Straaten re-boots Alex Lozowksi’s career path

17 October 2013 0 comments

Rising Leeds star Alex Lozowski has credited a goal-kicking masterclass with club legend Braam van Straaten as one of the reasons for his fantastic start to the season.

20 Questions: George Watkins – Bristol winger

16 October 2013 0 comments

Pleased to be back after your thumb injury? It’s been frustrating but it’s great to be involved again and there’s a lot of excitement around […]

The Rugby Paper launches in Scotland this Sunday

16 October 2013 1 comment

During the Heineken Cup and ahead of the Scottish rugby Autumn Internationals, The Rugby Paper launches in Scotland on Sunday 20th October. Priced at £1.50, The Rugby Paper, with […]

Eddie Jones suffers stroke

16 October 2013 0 comments

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has been hospitalised after reportedly suffering “signs of a minor stroke”. Jones was in Japan for a training camp ahead […]

Henry Trinder, Luther Burrell and Joel Tomkins in line for England Test debut

16 October 2013 0 comments

Henry Trinder is in line to make his England Test debut after being named in Stuart Lancaster’s England squad ahead of the QBE Autumn internationals.

Mike Brown: Quins form won’t ruin my England Test dream

16 October 2013 0 comments

Mike Brown has scotched suggestions that Harlequins are in terminal decline, claiming a misfiring backline will not harm his hopes of nailing down England’s No.15 jersey.

Jeff Probyn: Lancaster must be able to pick on-form players

16 October 2013 2 comments

The first European break gives us time to look back at what has been a hectic start to the season. Five games in and the […]

Jeremy Guscott: Robshaw has credentials to captain England again

16 October 2013 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster’s comments this week about selecting the England captain, and putting off the decision to do so, are intriguing. The England head coach said: […]

Ireland and Munster rocked by Simon Zebo injury

15 October 2013 0 comments

Ireland has been rocked by the news that Simon Zebo will be out of action for “approximately ten weeks” with a foot injury. The Munster winger […]

My Life in Rugby: Anthony Buchanan – former Wales and Llanelli prop

15 October 2013 1 comment

The year Wales won the Triple Crown in the 1988 Six Nations I was called up while I was at work to play in the […]

Bath’s Ollie Devoto cited for head butt

15 October 2013 1 comment

Bath full-back Ollie Devoto has been cited for an alleged head butt on Saturday in Bordeaux. The incident with Bordeaux-Begles winger Blair Connor is supposed […]

Injury crisis at Tigers with Anthony Allen out

15 October 2013 1 comment

Leicester Tigers face an injury crisis in the midfield with the news that Anthony Allen is to be sidelined for up to three months with […]

Wales want more cash to join new European Cup

15 October 2013 0 comments

The Anglo-French promoters of the Champions’ Cup will have to guarantee the Welsh regions a better deal if they join the new Europe.

Premiership TV audience rise by 90%

15 October 2013 1 comment

Aviva Premiership Rugby’s first month on BT Sport has been hailed as “an outstanding success” with viewing figures up by 90%. In the first five […]

Dream Team: Tom Williams – Harlequins winger

14 October 2013 0 comments

1. Mark Lambert – A very intelligent player who is strong in the scrum and a destructive ball carrier. 2. Dimitri Szarzewski – He’s the […]

VIDEO teaser: England legends v Australia legends

14 October 2013 0 comments

On October 31, a selection of England legends will take on their Australians counterpart the celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the 2003 Rugby World Cup […]

2014 Premiership final tickets go on sale

14 October 2013 0 comments

Premiership Rugby today launched the general ticket sale for the 2014 Aviva Premiership Rugby Final. The season gong, which has been a sell-out for the […]

Heineken Cup: Round One wrap

13 October 2013 0 comments

Pool 1 Leinster started their campaign on a high beating the Ospreys 19-9 at the Liberty Stadium. Dan Biggar put the host 6-0 in front but two penalties […]

England finish third at Gold Coast Sevens

13 October 2013 0 comments

James Rodwell, Dan Bibby and new boy Phil Burgess scored two tries each as England finished the opening round of the HSBC World Series on the Gold Coast in third position after beating South Africa 47-0 in the play-off.