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England launches new Canterbury playing kits

The Rugby Football Union has unveiled today at Drybrook RFC the new England Rugby home and change kits, which will be...

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Ulster captain Johann Muller pays tribute to the Spence Family

Following the death of Ulster‘s centre Nevin Spence, club captain Johann Muller released a statement to pay tribute to his teammate...

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Four-week ban for Saints’ Van Velze

Northampton No.8 Garrit-Jan van Velze has been suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of a ‘tip tackle’ offence in...

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Warriors announce capture of Josh Strauss

Glasgow Warriors revealed today their biggest signing in the club’s history with the arrival of South African No.8 Josh Strauss on...

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Jenkins not released for start of Lions tour?

Toulon boss Bernard Laporte revealed today that they might not release Wales prop Gethin Jenkins for the start of the 2013...

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Lions announce Warren Gatland as head coach

Wales head coach Warren Gatland was announced yesterday as head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia next...

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Bath’s Rob Webber out until 2013

England hooker Rob Webber could be sidelined until the New Year after undergoing a second shoulder operation. The new Bath signing...

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/ 13 years ago

Brian Smith hopeful Ansbro will play again

London Irish head coach Brian Smith is optimistic Joe Ansbro will be able to play again in spite of his broken...

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/ 13 years ago

Henson should be back within a month

London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones has revealed Gavin Henson will be back in action in four weeks for the Exiles....

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/ 13 years ago

Maori All Blacks to tour England

The Maori All Blacks will to take on Leicester Tigers, Canada and a RFU Championship select XV during their Northern Hemisphere...

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/ 13 years ago

London Wasps’ takeover “imminent”

London Wasps chairman Mark Rigby is hopeful the sale of the club will be completed “imminently”. An agreement had been reached...

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/ 13 years ago

Gollings named as Sri Lanka Sevens coach

Ben Gollings has been appointed Sri Lanka Sevens‘ head coach for the next two months in their bid to reach next...

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/ 13 years ago

Zebre announce inaugural team to face Dragons

Newly formed Zebre Rugby has announced their team for their first ever RaboDirectPro12 game against Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade...

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Glasgow announces team for season opener

Sean Lamont will start on the wing for Glasgow in their opening RaboDirectPro12 game against Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday night....

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Quins secure Wallace’s services for two more years

Highly rated Harlequins opensie flanker Luke Wallace has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the Premiership champions...

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/ 13 years ago

Bath’s Francois Louw gets South Africa call

Bath flanker Francois Louw will miss at least the first three rounds of the Premiership season after he was called up...

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/ 13 years ago

Haughton moves across The Channel

As revealed in The Rugby Paper, full-back Richard Haughton joined Perpignan on a six-month deal as a medical joker for Sofiane...

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/ 13 years ago

Oakley joins Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints have signed former Wales international back row Rhys Oakley. The 31-year-old has impressed Jim Mallender while on trial with...

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/ 13 years ago

French duo strengthen London Welsh front row

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, London Welsh have strengthened their front row with the signings of Bourgoin duo...

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/ 13 years ago

Major set back for Drew Mitchell

Australia’s Drew Mitchell faces a new lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Waratahs winger ruptured a tendon in his right...

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/ 13 years ago

Irish sign John Ryan on loan

London Irish have signed Munster prop John Ryan on a short term loan as cover for the front row. The 23-year-old...

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/ 13 years ago

Six weeks for Gavin Henson

Gavin Henson will be sidelined for 6 weeks after suffering a minor fracture to his cheekbone. The injury happened in last...

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/ 13 years ago

Suspected broken cheek bone for Henson

Gavin Henson suffered a suspected broken cheek bone in London Welsh‘s defeat to the Scarlets earlier this afternoon. He was stretched...

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/ 13 years ago

Pre-season friendly games results

Most of the teams were playing friendly games a week away from the start of the season. Here are some of...

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/ 13 years ago

New Zealand 22 Australia 0

New Zealand have retained the Bledisloe Cup with a convincing 22-0 over the Wallabies in Auckland for the second round of...

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/ 13 years ago

Scarlets sign Adriaanse

The Scarlets have finalised contracts with South African tight head prop Jacobie Adriaanse for the next three years adding more strength...

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/ 13 years ago

Pre-season friendlies: results

With just a week to go before the start of the season, a string of pre-season friendlies took place tonight. Here...

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/ 13 years ago

Leicester v Nottingham: teams

Leicester Tigers have announced their squads for tomorrow’s friendly at Welford Road (KO 3pm). New signings Rob Andrew, Richard Thorpe, Pat...

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Saints terminate Sharman’s contract

Brett Sharman has been released by Northampton a day after his club announced it would be taking disciplinary action against him...

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/ 13 years ago

Scarlets v Welsh: teams

The Scarlets and London Welsh have announced their team for the first ever fixture between the two teams. New signings Kristian Philips...

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/ 13 years ago

Gloucester v Doncaster: teams

Gloucester and Doncaster have both named what looks like their strongest side for their final warm-up game before the start of...

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/ 13 years ago

Howlett named Munster captain

Munster announced today that Doug Howlett will captain the Irish side for the coming season. The 33-year-old takes over from Paul...

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/ 13 years ago

Scotland’s Hogg out for two months

Glasgow Warrior Stuart Hogg is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after the Scotland full-back underwent surgery on...

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/ 13 years ago

Lions agree to Gatland’s two-week release

British and Irish Lions coach to be Warren Gatland has revealed that he agreed to terms with the Lions and will...

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/ 13 years ago

Sanchez replaces the injured Hernandez

Bordeaux-Begles fly-half Nicolas Sanchez has been drafted in Argentina‘s staring line-up to gace South Africa tomorrow following the injury to Juan...

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/ 13 years ago

Glasgow 6 Exeter Chiefs 15

Exeter have secured a 15-6 over Glasgow in Ayr for their last pre-season game before the start of their Premiership campaign...

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/ 13 years ago

Ulster v Newcastle: teams

After impressive performances against Leicester last Saturday, Jared Payne, Michael Allen and Chris Farell retain their starting positions in the Ulster...

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/ 13 years ago

Cipriani handed first Sharks start

Danny Cipriani will start the for the first time in the Sale Sharks jersey when they face Leinster in their new...

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/ 13 years ago

Two more years for Quins’ Dickson

Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the Premiership champions until the end...

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/ 13 years ago

Gloucester announce Fiji fixture in November

Gloucester have confirmed that Fiji will face the Cherry and Whites at Kingsholm on Tuesday, November 13. The likes of Australia,...

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/ 13 years ago

Two changes for the Springboks to face the Pumas

Adriaan Strauss and Jacques Pogieter have been named in the South African team to face the Pumas in Mendoza. Strauss replaces...

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/ 13 years ago

Saints team announced for Moseley’s friendly

Northampton Saints have announced their team to face Moseley tomorrow. Tom May, Noah Cato and Scott Armstrong – who were among...

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/ 13 years ago

Internationals return for Warriors’ friendly

Glasgow Warriors will be boosted by the return of six international players to the starting line-up when they face Exeter Chiefs...

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/ 13 years ago

Cooper back for the Wallabies?

Following their 27-19 defeat to New Zealand in Sydney for the Rugby Championship opener, Australia are thinking about calling back mercurial...

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/ 13 years ago

Rodriguez starts at full-back for the Pumas

Martin Rodriguez will start at full-back for Argentina‘s Rugby Championship rematch against South Africa in Medoza. Rodríguez comes in for Lucas...

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/ 13 years ago

Sarries name team for Stade Francais friendly

Saracens have named their team to face Stade Francais at the Honourable Artillery Company ground on Thursday. Owen Farrell and Schalk...

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/ 13 years ago

Three more years at Quins for Care

Danny Care has signed a three-year contract extension with Harlequins that will keep him with the Premiership champions until the end...

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/ 13 years ago

Pocock out for three months

Australia captain David Pocock will be out for up to three months after undergoing keyhole surgery today The Wallabies‘ skipper damaged...

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/ 13 years ago

Du Plessis ruled out of Rugby Championship

Springboks hooker Bismarck du Plessis will miss the rest of The Rugby Championship due to a knee injury. He sustained the...

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/ 13 years ago

All Black Woodcock out of Wallabies rematch

Veteran All Black prop Tony Woodcock will miss Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup decider against the Wallabies. He injured a rib in last...

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