While some casual rugby fans may have had their fill of the sport following a tumultuous World Cup in New Zealand, more committed followers of the XV-a-side code are preparing themselves for the jewel in the crown of European club rugby next weekend.
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Weekend Preview: Gloucester midfield pair hope to make headlines for right reasons
Saturday 05 November 2011
A fresh start for Mike Tindall. After his widely-documented travails while on national service in New Zealand, the 31-year-old lines up at inside-centre for Gloucester against Exeter at Sandy Park today, having been on bench duty a week ago. He partners Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, whose woes from the World Cup have continued.
Henry Trinder signs new deal with Gloucester
Thursday 03 November 2011
Gloucester have secured the future of one of their most promising young talents with centre Henry Trinder signing a two-year contract extension at Kingsholm.
Johnson remains in limbo after RFU removes Thomas
Thursday 03 November 2011
Key positions, including that of England manager, undecided as acting CEO of governing body ousted
Evans runs riot for Quins but Sharks still have bite
Sunday 02 October 2011
Harlequins 48 Sale Sharks 41
Pool A: All Blacks the team to beat while brilliant Carter is pulling the strings
Monday 05 September 2011
New Zealand
Pool D: Wales have old scores to settle while holders bank on wealth of experience
Monday 05 September 2011
South Africa
Peter Bills: The road south is easier than it used to be
Thursday 01 September 2011
Talking World Cup Rugby: Every time I go to Australia, I marvel at the ease of modern day travel over such a distance. And reflect on how it must have been for those travellers in earliest times making the long journey there by sea.
Steve Borthwick agrees new deal with Saracens
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Saracens captain Steve Borthwick has agreed a new contract with the Aviva Premiership champions.
Peter Bills: Buoyant send-off for the Springboks
Monday 22 August 2011
Talking Rugby... For South African rugby fans everywhere, Saturday’s victory over the New Zealanders’ second string side in the Tri-Nations clash in Port Elizabeth, was a re-affirmation of principles by the Springboks, a restoration of faith.
Peter Bills: England performance was shockingly deficient
Tuesday 09 August 2011
Talking Rugby... To see this sub-standard, grossly inferior stuff again being churned out last weekend by northern hemisphere countries was to despair.
Tuilagi gets a puncher's chance for England spot
Friday 05 August 2011
Manu, youngest of six rugby brothers from Samoa, is making an imposing case to clinch a late World Cup place
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