GK IPA Championship round 4 teams

Ealing Trailfinders v Cornish Pirates Ealing Trailfinders: James Love; Rhys Crane, Toby Howley-Berridge, Joe Munro, Phil Chesters; Tristan Roberts, Alex Davies;...

VIDEO: James Haskell is bleeding for England

NHS Blood and Transplant released yesterday the first in a series of ‘Blood Substitute’ films for its ‘Bleed For England‘ campaign....

England v Wales PREVIEW

As expected, England have opted to alter their midfield for Saturday night’s pivotal World Cup clash against Wales at Twickenham on...

New Zealand made to work to beat Namibia

Neve Milner-Sukker and Julian Savea both scored twice as New Zealand recorded a eight-try 51-14 win over Namibia to make it...

Wales have NOT breached of World Cup regulation 

Wales were warned by World Rugby for having non-squad player train against them yesterday. The investigation comes after reports that players on...

Wales name team to take on England

Gareth Davies has been named at scrum-half for Wales‘ crucial World Cup clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday. The Scarlets...

HIGHLIGHTS: Lacklustre France make it two from two with Romania win

Two tries from Sofiane Guitoune helped France recorded their second win of the World Cup as they beat a plucky Romania 38-11 at...

Argentina lock banned for eye gouging

Mariano Galarza’s World Cup is over after the Argentina lock was found guilty of eye-gouging against New Zealand on Sunday. The...

HIGHLIGHTS: Australia beat tired Fiji in Cardiff

Australia made the best of Fiji frantic schedule and recorded a 28-13 win in Cardiff. While the Wallabies only kicked off...

HIGHLIGHTS: Scotland open RWC account with win over Japan

Scotland kicked off their World Cup campaign with a comprehensive 45-10 win over Japan in Gloucester today. Following their exploit against South Africa...

Ben Morgan out of Wales clash

England have suffered another injury blow with the news that Ben Morgan has been forced to withdraw with a knee injury....

Mike Brown is the rock to build fortress on says Ugo Monye

Mike Brown can emulate his boyhood hero Peter Schmeichel and be England‘s rock during the World Cup according to Ugo Monye....

VIDEO: Bryan Habana and his match-day preparation

Springbok centre Wynand Olivier joins Worcester

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on August 23, Worcester Warriors have captured the signing of South Africa...

England sweat on Jonathan Joseph

Centre Jonathan Joseph is a doubt for England‘s crucial World Cup clash with Wales on Saturday due to a chest injury....

Rob McCusker signs for London Irish

London Irish have bolstered their back row options for this season with the signing of Welsh international Rob McCusker from the...

Hat-trick hero Allen ruled out of World Cup

Wales have been hit by injury yet again as their hat-trick hero Cory Allen has been ruled out of the rest...

How to Increase Explosive Power & Acceleration

Want to steamroll through tackles and out run your opponents? Who wouldn’t? After all, you can’t tackle what you can’t catch....

Saracens website hacked by activists

The Saracens website has been hacked by activists over the weekend. The home page of the website has been replaced by...

HIGHLIGHTS: Allen hat-trick help Wales beat Uruguay 

Cory Allen scored a first-half hat-trick as Wales opened their World Cup account with a 54-9 win over Uruguay at the...

HIGHLIGHTS: SBW helps New Zealand beat Argentina

New Zealand pulled away in the last 25 minutes to beat Argentina 26-16 in front of a record crowd at Wembley....

HIGHLIGHTS: Samoa overcome USA in Brighton

Samoa made a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a 25-16 success over the USA in Brighton. Playing in...

George North’s Guide To Improving Agility & Mobility

Want to know how George North uses agility and mobility training to stay speedy and elusive on the pitch? Read MaxiNutrition’s...

Nick Evans – Canny old All Blacks won’t be caught cold like in 2007

The only team capable of beating New Zealand are the All Blacks themselves according to Nick Evans, who knows better than...

Agustin Pichot – Legacy of 2007 transcended world sport

Former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot has urged the Pumas’ current generation to forget the team’s heroics at Rugby World Cup 2007...

HIGHLIGHTS: Bonus-point win for England in RWC opener

A last-gasp try form Billy Vunipola helped England secure what could be a vital 35-11 bonus-point win over Fiji in the...

Priestland at 10 for Wales against Uruguay, Williams and Lee return

Rhys Priestland will be in charge of leading Wales‘ attack against Uruguay in their World Cup opening fixture on Sunday after...

Wales lack strength in depth but can be best in the world – Non Evans 

Non Evans MBE is one of the most recognisable figures in women’s rugby and Welsh sport. When she retired in 2010...

GK IPA Championship round 3 teams

Bristol v Nottingham Bristol: Wallace; Varndell, Tovey, Mosses, Amesbury; Henson, Cliff; O’Connell, Jones (Capt.), Hall; Glynn, Sorenson; Koster, Robinson, Eadie. Replacements:...

PREVIEW: England v Fiji

Ben Youngs will win his 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at...

New batch of Springboks can bring home the hat-trick – Chester Williams

As a proud South African, World Cup winner Chester Williams wants nothing more than to see his beloved Springboks become the...

Maximise your Rugby Performance

In this article, Dr. Nick Tiller (BASES accredited physiologist) offers key tips to help you maximise your training-induced adaptations and improve...

Hallam Amos has pedigree to be the new Shane Williams says Lyn Jones

Wales will decide this week whether to give their youngest wing the earliest chance to be ‘the surprise package’ of the...

Rugby World Cup teams

South Africa v Japan South Africa: Zane Kirchner ; Lwazi Mvovo, Jesse Kriel, Jean de Villiers (Capt.), Bryan Habana; Pat Lambie, Ruan...

Relaxed, Fiji are the Brazil of rugby – so watch out if you see them smiling

Fiji’s most-capped player Nicky Little has warned his former colleagues not to go into their shells when they tackle England in...

Watson all set for his giant-sized challenge

Winger believes England can slay the giant and power on to great things at RWC.

Epilepsy forces Jonathan Thomas to retire

Wales international and Worcester forward Jonathan Thomas has been forced to retire from playing rugby at the age of 32. Thomas,...

England name team to take on Fiji in RWC opener

Ben Youngs will win a 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at...

Bristol, Yorkshire Carnegie and Doncaster all win on the road

Bristol put their surprise opening defeat to Bedford behind them with a convincing bonus-point 36-22 win at promotion rivals London Welsh...

Sale Sharks confirm arrival of Brian Mujati

As revealed by Neil Fissler on July 7, Sale Sharks have secured the signing of Brian Mujati on a two-year deal....

How Wattbike helped Tom Youngs and England

With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner, Wattbike, the creators of the world’s most advanced indoor bike, are helping...

VIDEO: Wasps sign All Black Charles Piutau

Wasps have today confirmed the signing of All Black utility back Charles Piutau from the Auckland Blues. The 23 year-old full,...

Championship round 2 teams

Bedford v Moseley Bedford: Steffan Jones; George Perkins, Michael Le Bourgeois, Ollie Dodge, Sam Blanchet; Jake Sharp, Jordan Burns; Tom Williams,...

VIDEO: Graham Rowntree talks about Wattbike

Northampton sign Springbok legend Victor Matfield

Northampton Saints have today announced the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok Victor Matfield ahead of next season. The 38-year-old, who will...

Andy Goode confirms retirement

As revealed by Neale Harvey on Sunday, Andy Goode has retired from professional rugby after failing to recover from injury. The...

EXCLUSIVE: Premiership salary cap breaches will go unpunished

Nine-month salary cap investigation to be brushed under the carpet this week.

Murrayfield to host PRO12 final

Scottish Rugby today confirmed the 2016 PRO12 final will be played at Murrayfield on Saturday 28 May 2016. Tickets will go...

Halfpenny and Webb ruled out of World Cup

Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb have both been ruled out of the World Cup after after suffering injury in Wales‘ 23-19...

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Goode on the verge of retiring

By NEALE HARVEY Andy Goode’s long and distinguished career could be set to end amidst fitness doubts ahead of the new...