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Jeff Probyn: No guarantee that artificial pitches will boost scrum

2 January 2013 0 comments

Some time ago I wrote about my doubts concerning Saracens’ ambitions to play on an artificial pitch and whether it would really happen, given the […]

Nick Cain: Robshaw got it wrong but so did Lancaster

14 December 2012 1 comment

The debate over Chris Robshaw’s late penalty call against South Africa has raged all week, and nothing has been added to it that even remotely […]

Heineken Cup round 4: Preview and Predictions

14 December 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Edinburgh v Racing Metro After over a year on the sidelines, Edinburgh welcome Ben Cairs back in their starting line-up for the reception […]

Nick Cain assesses how to halt the all-round might of the all-conquering All Blacks

9 December 2012 0 comments

If this autumn series has taught us anything as England attempt to turn the tide against New Zealand, it is that the All Blacks are […]

Nick Cain: Grayson stricken by Midlands fly-halfitis

7 December 2012 2 comments

Paul Grayson’s exit from Northampton after being at Franklin’s Gardens as an assistant coach and player for 19 years suggests that the former England and […]

Heineken Cup round 3: preview and predictions

7 December 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Munster v Saracens Dave O’Callaghan will make his first Heineken Cup start for Munster against Saracens in Thomond Park tomorrow. O’Callaghan will become […]

Wight starts for Glasgow, Maitland set for debut

6 December 2012 0 comments

Scott Wight will lead the Glasgow attack as the Scots seek their first Heineken Cup win of the season against Castres at Scotstoun. Wight comes […]

Nick Cain looks at the challenge facing England at Twickenham next weekend

2 December 2012 0 comments

If Stuart Lancaster thinks he’s got injury problems with Dylan Hartley, Courtney Lawes and Tom Croft on the sidelines then he should spare a thought […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 10 preview

30 November 2012 3 comments

Ospreys v Cardiff Blues Samoan international Kahn Fotuali’i return from international duties to start at scrum-half captain the Ospreys as they host the Blues in […]

Autumn Internationals week 3 Round up

26 November 2012 1 comment

I’ve never believed in the media hype but if people are wondering the effect of the press on players just look at Chris Robshaw’s decision […]

Premiership round 9: preview and predictions

23 November 2012 0 comments

Bath v Harlequins: Army boy Semesa Rokoduguni is in line to make his Premiership debut for the West Country side as they host the reigning […]

Gavin Henson – “At last a coach is playing me at No.10”

22 November 2012 0 comments

It’s been a long journey of broken promises, off-field incidents and not a lot of rugby but Gavin Henson says he has now resurrected his […]

Nick Cain talks to Geoff Parling, the thinking player’s lock forward

18 November 2012 0 comments

Geoff Parling is not one of the big beasts of the second row. In fact, England’s lineout leader admits that he still wouldn’t weigh as […]

LV Cup round 2: preview and prediction

16 November 2012 2 comments

Dragons v Northampton The Dragons and the Saints are both looking for their first win in the competition at Rodney Parade on Sunday. Dan Evans […]

Peter Jackson: This ratings war is such a phoney battlefield

15 November 2012 0 comments

Wales beat England last time out at Twickenham during the course of their Grand Slam. A few months earlier, they had gone to within one […]

Premiership Round 8 review

5 November 2012 1 comment

Bath (lost 16-9 to London Welsh) The West Country side seemed to have found a new edge recently and on form they should have beaten […]

Jeff Probyn: New union may give coaches more time to do their job

31 October 2012 0 comments

I must admit I am surprised it has taken as long as it has, but at last the announcement of the formation of the Rugby […]

Jeremy Guscott: These Aussies – and Dingo Deans – can still deliver

27 October 2012 0 comments

You have to be careful not to write off Australia simply because they have struggled in The Championship. Some blogs I’ve read recently have predicted […]

Room 101: Nick Mullins – ESPN lead commentator

21 October 2012 0 comments

1. The man who abolished proper tours We all know why good, old-fashioned tours became the kind of historical footnotes you only find these days […]

Heineken Cup round 2: preview and predictions

19 October 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Munster v Edinburgh Munster will be disappointed they did not close the game out last Racing Metro last week, conceding two late penalties. […]

Amlin Challenge Cup round 2: preview and predictions

19 October 2012 0 comments

Dragons v Bayonne Tonderai Chavhanga returns for the Dragons as they face Bayonne following their defeat at Wasps last week. The former Springbok returns on […]

Nick Cain: Jonny for the Lions? His form says Yes

19 October 2012 1 comment

Jonny Wilkinson’s statement this week that there’s no way he could say no to an invitation to be part of the 2013 Lions touring party […]

Peter Jackson: Be positive Danny, and learn from Mad Dog

18 October 2012 1 comment

Danny Lydiate may have spent most of the week in hospital but he is still a long way from matching the medical record of the […]

Heineken Cup round 1: preview and predictions

12 October 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Edinburgh v Saracens Edinburgh make six changes to their starting line-up to take on Saracens at Murrayfield. Internationals Tom Brown and Richie Rees […]

Amlin Challenge Cup round 1: preview and predictions

12 October 2012 1 comment

Bordeaux-Begles v London Irish Guy Armitage and Chris Hala’ufia will both start their first matches’ of the season as London Irish begin their Amlin Challenge […]

Nick Cain talks to the multi-talented Alex Goode about his ability to play full-back and fly-half

7 October 2012 0 comments

Alex Goode has shown that he can carve out time and space in the crash-bang mayhem of international rugby, and that priceless asset makes him […]

Jeremy Guscott: Barkley proved his worth in that pivotal role of No.10

6 October 2012 1 comment

Olly Barkley’s move to Racing Metro is a bolt from the blue for Bath supporters, and the real issue is that the club know what […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 6: preview and predictions

5 October 2012 1 comment

Cardiff v Glasgow Leigh Halfpenny makes his return from injury for Cardiff as the Blues seek to make amends from the 48-19 thumping they received […]

Rugby Championship round 6: preview and predictions

4 October 2012 1 comment

Argentina v Australia Santiago Phelan has once again named the same starting XV as the Pumas seek their first ever win in the Rugby Championship. […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 4: preview and predictions

21 September 2012 0 comments

Cardiff v Treviso Weslh international centre Jamie Roberts will get his first start since his knee injury on the back of 35 minutes last week […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 3: preview and predictions

14 September 2012 1 comment

Connacht v Scarlets Andrew Browne has been named at blindside flanker for Connacht in what will be his first game since an injury during the […]

Jeremy Guscott: Watch out if Cowan makes Gloucester’s back line tick

8 September 2012 1 comment

I have a sense of huge anticipation for the upcoming Aviva Premiership mostly based on the rugby I’ve watched over the summer. It may be […]

RaboDirect Pro12 Round 2: preview and predictions

7 September 2012 1 comment

Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh Wales Grand Slam winners Sam Warburton, Leigh Halphpenny, Alex Cuthbert and Bradley Davies all return for Cardiff in a much stronger […]

Premiership preview (1 day to go): Harlequins, Leicester, Saracens

31 August 2012 0 comments

With the Aviva Premiership starting tomorrow, we take a look at what lays ahead for the last three of the 12 teams. Today, Harlequins, Leicester […]

Pro12 Round 1: Team news and Predictions

31 August 2012 1 comment

Connacht v Cardiff Blues Scrum-half Kieran Marmion makes his first appearance for the province but summer signing Scottish international Dan Parks will not play against […]

RFU Championship Preview: team by team

31 August 2012 0 comments

Bedford Blues The shortening of the play-off format from a top eight to a top four will assist part-time outfit Bedford Blues’ quest for promotion […]

Premiership preview (2 days to go): Northampton, Exeter, Sale

30 August 2012 0 comments

With the start of the Aviva Premiership only two days away, we take a look at what lies ahead for the 12 teams. Today, Northampton, […]

Nick Cain talks to Neil Back about Lions, Tigers and Woodward

22 August 2012 1 comment

Neil Back identifies strongly with the team GB athletes who have lifted the country with their performances at the London Olympics over the last few […]

We know we’ll get thumped says Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi

15 August 2012 1 comment

Argentina’s record points scorer Felipe Contepomi drew parallels with Italy’s entrance into the Six Nations ahead of the Pumas’ debut in the Rugby Championship against […]

Wales teen wonder Tom Prydie aiming to fly high again

8 August 2012 1 comment

Tom Prydie and Kristian Phillips aim to relaunch their careers this season after falling into the international wilderness. The former Ospreys wing wonders, part of […]

Meyer names five new caps for the Boks

7 August 2012 1 comment

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has included five uncapped players in his 30-man squad for the inaugural Rugby Championship. Stormers loose forward Siya Kolisi and Lions […]

Man Behind the Match: Stuart Barnes and the 1992 Pilkington Cup final

20 July 2012 0 comments

During the dying embers of amateurism, Twickenham on Cup final day was a very special occasion, and more often than not it was the great […]

Nick Cain: Robbo’s lumbered with Scotland’s Brave boasts

17 July 2012 0 comments

Disney are about to release Brave, an Asterix-clone feelgood fairytale about the ancient Scots. Perhaps Mark Dodson, the Scottish Rugby Union’s chief executive, got a sneak […]

Jeremy Guscott: Cowan’s arrival can help put Burns in England shirt

13 July 2012 1 comment

Jimmy Cowan’s arrival at Gloucester could be part of the breakthrough that the club has been waiting for. Cowan is a 50-cap All Black, and […]

Man Behind the Match: Shane Williams and the 2008 Wales win over Australia

10 July 2012 0 comments

In 2008 Wales swept to a second Grand Slam in four seasons under the newly installed coach Warren Gatland – a remarkable achievement. However, the […]

We’ll get Cipriani settled in – then it’s up to him

3 July 2012 0 comments

Steve Diamond is not a man for standing still. Since returning to Sale as executive director of sport in January 2011, life under the former […]

Give our tier-two English coaches a chance says coaching guru Kevin Bowring

3 July 2012 0 comments

The RFU’s Head of Elite Coach Development, Kevin Bowring, wants to see more English-qualified coaches follow Glenn Delaney’s example and make the step up from […]