Rugby Union

Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints: Mallinder hails Hartley character

Northampton Saints head coach Jim Mallinder has praised Dylan Hartley after his skipper’s performance in their 38-11 thrashing of Exeter Chiefs on Saturday. Much had been made about Mallinder’s...

Rugby Union: Newcastle endure poor return to Aviva Premiership

Newcastle endured a poor return to the Aviva Premiership on Friday night, failing to score at Kingston Park as they went down 21-0 to Bath. George Ford was the main threat for the visitors, booting...

RaboDirect PRO12: Leinster light for PRO12 start

RaboDirect PRO12 champions Leinster begin a new era without some famous names as they travel to Wales to play Scarlets tonight. New head coach Matt O'Connor has no easy start to life in charge at the...

Aviva Premiership: Saints bid to go one better

Having fallen at the final hurdle in last season's Grand Final, Northampton Saints have high hopes for the new Aviva Premiership season. The campaign gets under way on Friday evening when newly promoted...

Rugby Union: Barnes asks for patience

Referee Wayne Barnes has asked for patience as new rugby union scrum laws are trialled in the northern hemisphere. The new rules force opposing props to bind fully onto each other before engagement,...

Leicester Tigers v Worcester: Tigers hit by Flood injury blow

Leicester Tigers have been hit by the news fly-half Toby Flood will miss the opening game of the season against Worcester at Welford Road on Sunday. The 28-year-old was left with concussion following a...

London Wasps: Club sign Italy hooker

London Wasps have strengthened their ranks with the addition of Italy international hooker Carlo Festuccia. The 33-year-old arrives from RaboDirect Pro 12 side Zebra and will link up with countryman...

British & Irish Lions: Mallinder lays down challenge to duo

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder as challenged British & Irish Lions duo George North and Alex Corbisiero to reproduce their summer form in upcoming domestic season. Saints secured a...

Wales Rugby: Lewsey handed Wales role

Former England and London Wasps full-back Josh Lewsey has been unveiled as the new head of rugby for Wales. The former Bristol centre has been put in charge of the operational and strategic management...

Harlequins Rugby Union: Brown pens new Quins deal

Harlequins have been boosted by the news full-back Mike Brown has committed his future by penning a new deal with the club. Brown, who has come through the Academy ranks at Quins, has ended all the...

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