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Month: October 2013

Young Gun – Jonny Hill – Gloucester lock

11 October 2013 1 comment

When his college application fell apart Jonny Hill was forced into an unexpected gap year – but it proved a vital step to an unlikely […]

Jeff Probyn: Euro row could be start of clubs flexing more muscle

11 October 2013 3 comments

I have a question. Does the word ‘professional’ mean running a business or getting paid, or are they one and the same? I ask this […]

Nick Cain looks at the opening rounds of the final Heineken Cup

11 October 2013 3 comments

The 19th Heineken Cup has been billed as the last of its kind, the collector’s edition. And winning it will be a huge accolade irrespective […]

SBW saga: Superstar to stay in Rugby League

11 October 2013 1 comment

The official announcement is yet to come but Sonny Bill Williams should remain with the Sydney Roosters after the New Zealand Rugby Union revealed that […]

Miles Mantella bounces back from pain of rejection

11 October 2013 0 comments

Being released by a Premiership club can be a devastating blow for a young player – but pace ace Miles Mantella is taking it all in his stride.

Stuart Hogg injury blow for Scotland

11 October 2013 0 comments

Scotland have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the Autumn internationals with the news that Glasgow full-back Stuart Hogg will be out for “several […]

Sale off to winning start in Amlin Cup

10 October 2013 1 comment

Sale Sharks have made a winning start to their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign with a 33-10 win over Biarritz at the AJ Bell stadium tonight. […]

VIDEO: Simon Amor and Chris Cracknell preview the Gold Coast Sevens

10 October 2013 1 comment

Just before they took off for the Gold Coast and the opening round of the HSBC World Series, our online editor Nick Verdier caught up […]

Behind the England Sevens’ scenes with Tom Mitchell: Countdown to round One…

10 October 2013 0 comments

Sitting on a sun drenched balcony in Australia looking out over Surfers Paradise the idea six gruelling games of 7s might not be the first […]

James Haskell’s nutrition tip: Let’s shake – it could do you the world of good!

10 October 2013 0 comments

I get asked a lot on twitter by young guys: Do I take protein shakes? Do I take creatine? There is a big misnomer about […]

Peter Jackson: Regrets? I’ve got a few about Cup admits Ring

10 October 2013 0 comments

Once upon a time long ago, Mark Ring found himself within touching distance of lifting the European Cup in his very own backyard. With the […]

Brendan Gallagher: The quiet-man keeping that Tigers’ roar loud and clear

10 October 2013 1 comment

A small, bald-headed gent has been taking centre stage at Leicester on match days this autumn but the volume and quantity of ‘chat’ has diminished […]

SBW saga: he feels like s**t and meets with Chiefs

10 October 2013 1 comment

Sonny Bill Williams spoke about his controversial inclusion in the New Zealand Rugby League World Cup squad, and admitted he felt like s**t for taking Tohu […]

Tom Biggs joins Hull FC in cross-code switch

10 October 2013 0 comments

Tom Biggs has today confirmed he will be leaving Bath at the end of the season to join rugby league side Hull FC. The winger, […]

Where do you want me to play? Elliot Daly asks England

10 October 2013 0 comments

With England spoilt for choice at full-back but injury-ravaged in the centres, Elliot Daly admits he would love some clarification from the international set-up as to where his best position lies.

Room 101: Tom Allen – Henley Hawks centre

10 October 2013 0 comments

1. Salary discrepancy with football Wouldn’t it be nice if the salaries in rugby were equivalent to those that you get in football? In the news […]

20 Questions: Mark Mapletoft – Harlequins backs coach

9 October 2013 0 comments

Pleased with your coaching career so far? Crikey, yes. I started as an academy coach at Saracens, then worked for the RFU before joining Quins […]

Sale v Biarritz: preview

9 October 2013 1 comment

Joe Ford and Will Cliff will lead Sale’s attack tomorrow as they host Biarritz in the opening round of the Amlin Challenge Cup at the […]

Jeremy Guscott: Lancaster’s dilemma is who plays 10, Farrell or Burns?

9 October 2013 2 comments

Having watched the best team in the world, New Zealand, beat the second best, South Africa, 38-27 in a humdinger of a match in Jo’burg, […]

Nick Cain: Let George go, Saints, or risk his goodwill

9 October 2013 3 comments

George North is box office, and although he had to wait until last Friday night for his first try for Northampton since moving to Franklin’s […]

Olly Morgan forced to retire

9 October 2013 1 comment

Gloucester full-back Olly Morgan has been forced to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect though injury. The former England international has been sidelined since […]

Sonny Bill Williams to play in Rugby League World Cup

9 October 2013 0 comments

Sonny Bill Williams’ potential cross-code switch will have to wait after it was confirmed the superstar will take part in the Rugby League World Cup […]

VIDEO: 2013-2014 England kit launch

9 October 2013 0 comments

Canterbury and England Rugby have unveiled the new England home kit, which will be worn by the England squad during all of the QBE Internationals, […]

Dave Ewers follows David Pocock in beating pain of exile

9 October 2013 2 comments

At first glance, Exeter’s powerhouse No.8 Dave Ewers does not appear to have much in common with Australia’s David Pocock. But scratch beneath the surface and both have similar tales to tell.

Ruan Pienaar signs three-year contract extension with Ulster

8 October 2013 0 comments

Despite strong rumours linking him with a high-profile move to Toulon, Ruan Pienaar has signed a three-year contract extension with Ulster. The 29 year-old Springbok […]

My Life in Rugby: Chris Fortey – former Gloucester, Worcester and Hartpury hooker

8 October 2013 0 comments

I loved playing in the front row with my twin brother Lee at Worcester – it was always enjoyable and pretty entertaining when we got […]

Premiership Rugby announce new Salary Cap regulations

8 October 2013 0 comments

Premiership Rugby today confirmed the newly approved Salary Cap regulations for Aviva Premiership Rugby clubs. All Aviva Premiership Rugby Clubs are now subject to a […]

Welsh get Euro Cup deadline of October 31

8 October 2013 0 comments

The four Welsh regions are being set a deadline of October 31 for joining the Anglo-French vision of the new Europe, the Champions’ Cup.

Leicester sign Puma Pablo Matera

8 October 2013 3 comments

Leicester Tigers have Argentina flanker Pablo Matera as an injury cover for Tom Croft. Croft is out until the end of the season with a […]

Wales Sevens name squad for Gold Coast

8 October 2013 0 comments

Wales Sevens head coach Paul John has named an experienced squad for the HSBC World Series opener on the Gold Coast with Adam Field the […]

Dream Team: Thom Evans – former London Wasps, Glasgow and Scotland wing

7 October 2013 0 comments

1. Cian Healy – Mountain of a man who carries the ball really well. He is so powerful and has a bit of pace about […]

Phil Chesters is quick again after almost dying

5 October 2013 1 comment

Phil Chesters, Ealing’s indestructible try-machine, will not forget Saturday March 30, 2013, in a hurry – it was the day he almost died.

Room 101: Jacob Rowan – Leeds flanker

4 October 2013 0 comments

1. Name or place droppers We’ve all met them and we’ve all experienced their condescending tone, telling us where they’ve been on their travels, who […]

New five-year deal for Richard Cockerill

4 October 2013 0 comments

Richard Cockerill has agreed a new five-year contract as Leicester Tigers’ director of rugby. After two spells as interim head coach, Cockerill was appointed to […]

Aviva Premiership round 5: teams

4 October 2013 0 comments

Gloucester v Exeter Gloucester: Martyn Thomas; Charlie Sharples, Mike Tindall, Billy Twelvetrees, James Simpson-Daniel; Freddie Burns, Tavis Knoyle; Yann Thomas, Darren Dawidiuk, Rupert Harden; Tom Savage […]

VIDEO: Toby Flood previews the East Midlands derby

4 October 2013 0 comments

Speaking at the home of Bowdon RUFC’s under-12s near Manchester, Leicester Tigers captain Toby Flood previews the East Midlands derby at Welford Road tomorrow.

Greene King IPA Championship round 4: teams

4 October 2013 0 comments

Cornish Pirates v Moseley Cornish Pirates: Craig Holland; Mike Pope, Tom Riley, Junior Fatialofa, Kieran Goss; Angus Sinclair, Tom Kessell; Jack Andrew, Tom Channon, Alan […]

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 […]

Peter Jackson: Pullin much more than a master of the one-liner

4 October 2013 1 comment

John Pullin has long deserved special mention in the folklore of Anglo-Irish rugby, not so much for what he did on the field but what […]

“Henry Trinder can bridge that Manu Tuilagi gap,” say James Simpson-Daniel and Nigel Davies

4 October 2013 1 comment

Gloucester duo James Simpson-Daniel and Nigel Davies are convinced Henry Trinder is the man to fill Manu Tuilagi’s massive shoes this autumn.

Young Gun: Sam Stuart – Harlequins scrum-half

3 October 2013 0 comments

After three anterior cruciate ligament injuries in as many years Sam Stuart is finally ready to start repaying the faith Harlequins displayed in him despite […]

2014 Autumn internationals announced

3 October 2013 2 comments

The RFU today confirmed that next year’s QBE Internationals will see England play four consecutive Test matches in November 2014 at Twickenham. Stuart Lancaster’s men […]

Brendan Gallagher: Don’t let the big boys’ Euro row put an end to Treviso dream

3 October 2013 2 comments

While the ERC blazers, club representatives from England and France and TV executives squabble endlessly over the future of a European club competition, the likes […]

Nick Cain talks to Gloucester fly-half Freddie Burns about his challenge for club and country

3 October 2013 0 comments

Freddie Burns is the sort of fly-half that scares the living daylights out of English coaches almost as much as he does the opposition. Burns, […]

Ryan Lamb breaks hand in fight

3 October 2013 1 comment

On top of receiving a one-week ban yesterday, Ryan Lamb could be out for six weeks after breaking his hand in a fight on Monday. […]

Rugby Championship round 6: preview

3 October 2013 1 comment

South Africa v New Zealand South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer believes his side can do the impossible and pip New Zealand to the Rugby Championship […]

James O’Connor released by ARU

3 October 2013 0 comments

James O’Connor has been released from his contract with the Australian Rugby Union, it was announced today. Three weeks after being thrown out of Perth […]