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It’s Rob Dewey Time: Is Centre Seeking Permanent Return to Scotland?
It’s about that time of year when the pre-Six Nations player roundabout starts, so with that in mind I have a few snippets for you...
Written by Rory Baldwin about about 16 hours ago 0 comments -
Stephen Jones Big Ups Big Nathan
Ah, some sense at last. In his most recent Rolling Maul (well worth a read for many reasons, primarily it seems something to argue with your PC screen about) the esteemed Sunday Times Rugby correspondent ...
Written by Rory Baldwin about 1 day ago 0 comments -
Can Declan Kidney Turn Ireland into a Major Power in the Six Nations?
The magician of Munster will see if he can work his magic on the Irish national team after weaving his sorcery on the Red Stags for so many years...
Written by James Mortimer about 3 days ago 1 comments -
New Zealand Super 14 Teams Again Ones to Beat
With four of the five kiwi squad blessed with an abundance of All Blacks and an almost unfair amount of emerging talent—they look set to add another title to the cabinet...
Written by James Mortimer about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Danny Cipriani: What's a Boy To Do?
England star Danny Cipriani is still yet to sign a contract with club London Wasps, leaving a question mark over his future...
Written by Sean Kelly about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Heineken Cup and Its Penultimate Round
Europe’s premier domestic competition is about to commence Round 5 of 6 – but with all Europe competing, what is it all about? We have a glut of top level rugby being played in ...
Written by James Mortimer about 4 days ago 0 comments -
Snapshot of the Australians for the Super 14 Rugby Championship
With the Wallabies undergoing a renaissance under Robbie Deans in 2008, expect the Australian franchises to be revitalised entering the 2009 championship...
Written by James Mortimer about 5 days ago 0 comments -
Welsh Favorites for Back to Back Six Nations
Beginning officially in 1883—the oldest international championship—the prestigious tournament will take special significance this year...
Written by James Mortimer about 7 days ago 0 comments -
Hurricanes Legitimate Threat to Super 14 Title
Possessing the strongest squad on paper arguably of any team, the arresting of a poor sudden death record will see Wellington take their maiden championship...
Written by James Mortimer about 12 days ago 0 comments -
Edinburgh and Glasgow Teams for Boxing Day Derby
It should be an interesting one, with a number of matchups featuring the incumbent in the national jersey against his closest rival. For example, Barclay/Rennie, De Luca/Morrison, Godman/Parks or Ford/Hall...
Written by Rory Baldwin about 15 days ago 0 comments -
Highland Rugby Is Forever Strong
I played for Highland from 2000-2003, and we were National Champions all four of those years. As a rugby club, we have been to every high school Rugby National Championship that USA Rugby has held...
Written by Ben Anderson about 16 days ago 0 comments -
The Top 10 of South African Rugby in 2008
Right. 2008...Wow. The year has been an interesting one for South Africa...We saw the introduction of a new Springbok coach, we saw the Blue Bulls slump from champions to 10th position in the ...
Written by dale vos about 17 days ago 2 comments -
What Exactly Are the Rugby Football Union Up To?
The following article should come with a few disclaimers. It will, undoubtedly, indisputably and certainly contain the following things—frustration, disbelief, anger, and disappointment...
Written by Oliver Aynsley about 17 days ago 0 comments -
Make Us an Offer We Can’t Refuse
The Italian Rugby Federation has agreed that it will put forward a proposal for either four clubs or two select XVs—the more likely option—to join the Magner’s League...
Written by Rory Baldwin about 18 days ago 0 comments -
Upset Over an Upset, Ricky Stuart? Don't Be
I am a writer that doesn't follow the rugby league as much as I do the rugby union. I chat frequently with people in my circles, and teams like the Sydney Roosters or Manly Sea Eagles have been left out of the conversation...
Written by Jo-Ryan Salazar about 20 days ago 7 comments -
2008 Rugby Union Awards
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the best and worst moments of a sound year of rugby. Not quite a great year, but an enthralling one nonetheless - where we saw seven of the top eight nations operate under new coaching regimes...
Written by James Mortimer about 22 days ago 1 comments -
Rugby Player News: Rory Lamont and More
Rory Lamont will be out of the Six Nations while he recovers from ankle surgery made necessary after ligament damage sustained playing for Sale against Montauban...
Written by Rory Baldwin about 28 days ago 0 comments -
Martin Johnson and the Autumn From Hell: England's November Reviewed
So the month of November has been and gone, and we have learnt a great deal about the Johnson era for England Rugby. What lies beyond into the RBS Six Nations, and even further beyond that leading ...
Written by Rob Mann about 28 days ago 0 comments -
English Teams Clinch Heineken Cup Clean Sweep
The Heineken Cup returned at the weekend with another round of thrilling matches in which the English representatives fared very well...
Written by James Hutchison about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Rugby Ruminations: Glasgow Warriors Actually Miles Better
I have to admit it—I’ve always been kind of an Edinburgh man. I like the city more than Glasgow, went to University there, most of my friends live there...
Written by Rory Baldwin about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
French Connection
Matt Giteau could make history, only it’s out of his control. He is currently considering a deal which would see him become the highest paid player in Rugby Union...
Written by Darren Heitner about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Kenya's Rugby Sevens Look To Perform Well In South Africa
After a fruitful journey to Dubai for the opening round of the 2008/09 IRB World Sevens Series, Kenya are looking to perform even better in George, South Africa when the second leg kicks off later this afternoon...
Written by Michael Kwambo about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Transparency Needed by IRB to Fix Poor Rugby Refereeing
Both the approach of ref’s boss Paddy O’Brien and “confusing new laws” are contributing to poor performances from the men controlling the game...
Written by James Mortimer about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Six Nations Fixtures 2009
Now that the Autumn Internationals have been and gone, the next International Rugby on the horizon is of course the Six Nations 2009...
Written by James Hutchison about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Dan Carter’s "Sabbatical"—All Black Desperation or Master-Stroke?
When Carter’s move to Perpignan was first announced, I thought about writing my thoughts on this, but at that point I thought that the exodus of players from New Zealand would weaken their national team at least a little bit...
Written by James Hutchison about about 1 month ago 0 comments
