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Wallabies Hopeless, Heads Must Roll!

The Wallabies last night went down to an attackless Scotland in one of the worst performances by an Australian sporting team ever witnessed...

Written by jim Faulkner about about 10 hours ago 6 reads 0 comments
England V New Zealand

England complete their three game Autumn International series against the might of the All Blacks this weekend. After an uninspiring defeat to Australia and an extremely disappointing win over ...

Written by Steve Munford about 3 days ago 61 reads 2 comments
Hugooooooing Where Now?

Southwell at fly-half? Never saw that one coming, though apparently he has been featuring at first receiver during play for Stade. Decent enough defense, and a solid left boot (some days). Could be very interesting, damn shame its not on the telly...

Written by Rory Baldwin about 3 days ago 4 reads 0 comments
When Good Times Go Bad at SA Rugby

You might ask what do the Springboks and Stuart Tinner have in common on the 17th November 2009? If your answer is £250,000 you would be right...

Written by Tony McKeever about 4 days ago 24 reads 0 comments
England Needs Simon Shaw and a Fall Back To Old Era

When looking at Shawsy’s rugby resume, it makes perfect sense to have the London Wasp and Lions lock recalled straight into the English team to face the All Blacks at Twickenham. The big man has done it all...

Written by James Mortimer about 4 days ago 26 reads 0 comments
The Fine Art of a Rugby Number 12

We know the position by many guises. Most commonly referred to as an inside centre, kiwis denote the position as a second five eighth. In Italy the role can be wonderfully referred to as a “Primo e Centro...

Written by James Mortimer about 4 days ago 16 reads 0 comments
Scotland Rugby vs. Fiji: Comfortable if Not Clinical

Scotland 23-10 Fiji But having said that, it was more clinical than we are used to, wasn’t it? How many times have we seen the scrum-half break (usually Mike Blair) with no-one on his shoulder ...

Written by Rory Baldwin about 5 days ago 64 reads 0 comments
Disrespect, Dishonor and Disregard For The National Anthem

In a country that's been built over years of racial divide, great strides have been taken in restoring the image locally and on the international stage...

Written by Zaakir Hoosen about 6 days ago 11 reads 0 comments
SA Rugby: Where to Now?

Congratulations to the Australian Rugby Union who, against all odds, have managed (read carefully; meticulously choreographed) to bring the 15th Super Rugby franchise to Melbourne, especially ...

Written by Tony McKeever about 9 days ago 124 reads 7 comments
Alex Grove and Scotland National Rugby Team To Face Fiji

Well done to Alex Grove on his debut cap; I reckon it’s a good idea to give him a shot against Fiji. More interesting even than that is the suprise absence of Thom Evans from the 22, given ...

Written by Rory Baldwin about 12 days ago 57 reads 0 comments
The Rain Dampens Morpeth's Fire As They Go Under To Carlisle

Morpeth faced a difficult journey down to Cumbria to face league leaders Carlisle. This was made no easier by ever present rain, which made quick passing and using the backs a very tricky business...

Written by Russell Hughes about 13 days ago 5 reads 0 comments
Rugby: All Blacks Look to Extend Welsh Misery

If one was to only judge the two sides from the talk coming from the respective camps, one would think that it was Wales who were sitting on a 20-match winning streak...

Written by James Mortimer about 16 days ago 29 reads 0 comments
Rugby: England to Try to Withstand History-Seeking Wallabies

Martin Johnson’s wounded side waits for what is allegedly a Wallabies team in crisis. But England could truly cause problems if their patched-up misfits derail Australia’s Grand Slam quest before it begins...

Written by James Mortimer about 16 days ago 57 reads 0 comments
Reader Offer: 20 Percent Off At Front Up

Rugby Fashion brand Front Up continues to bring the high street to the club house with their latest range of rugby inspired t shirts, polos and hoodies and now we’ve teamed up with them to ...

Written by Rory Baldwin about 17 days ago 6 reads 0 comments
Fourie Du Preez Scoops Top SA Rugby Award

The annual South African rugby awards were presented on Monday night at a banquet in Johannesburg. The main award for SA Player of the Year was won for the second time by scrumhalf Fourie du Preez...

Written by Sanjay Deva about 18 days ago 75 reads 0 comments
Blue Bulls Currie Cup Champions 2009

The Blue Bulls must be rated as the best Provincial side in the world. At least in the Southern Hemisphere! The Bulls destroyed the Cheetahs within the first 22 minutes of the final on Saturday, ...

Written by Ian Tait about 19 days ago 179 reads 0 comments
Rugby Players to Watch in the End of Year Tours

There are always key players, whether it is a World Cup, Tri Nations, Six Nations, or End of Year campaign. We take a look at some men who will look to make their presence known on the world ...

Written by James Mortimer about 19 days ago 64 reads 0 comments
Can France Finally Achieve Their Potential?

Of all the European sides, perhaps with the exception of reigning Six Nations champions Ireland, Les Bleus have the most reason to be confident coming into their autumn internationals but will ...

Written by James Mortimer about 19 days ago 26 reads 0 comments
Can Australia Really Win a Grand Slam?

That was the year that many believed was the genesis for the Wallabies elevation to legitimate world powers, when a marvellous Australian team under Coach Alan Jones arrived at Twickenham on Nov...

Written by James Mortimer about 19 days ago 31 reads 4 comments
Morpeth Live To Fight Another Day As Carlisle Take It Down To The Wire

Morpeth Colts vs. Carlisle Colts. With a later kick off time then usual, the Morpeth team had plenty of time to sleep off any late night antics from the previous night’s Halloween celebrations, ...

Written by Russell Hughes about 20 days ago 2 reads 0 comments
Rugby: Do Or Die, A Schoolboy Look At The Injury Crisis

Rugby is becoming too hard. This is the message that is being put across at the moment, rugby commentators are saying that rugby now isn't about the game. They say its now all about the hit. Hurting your opponent in the tackle...

Written by Russell Hughes about 20 days ago 4 reads 0 comments
The Blue Bulls Are the Best Side in South Africa!

The Blue Bulls squashed any remaining doubts about their status as South Africa's premier side with a 36-24 victory over the Free State Cheetahs at Loftus on Saturday. The final lived up to expectation, with plenty of drama and action...

Written by Sanjay Deva about 21 days ago 79 reads 0 comments
All Blacks vs Wallabies: Bledisloe in Tokyo Preview

For the second consecutive year, the fabled clash comes to Asia and, as it was last year, the Wallabies arrive under pressure. Although the All Blacks have not had a vintage season, well, if you are only as good as your last game...

Written by James Mortimer about 23 days ago 146 reads 1 comments
Morpeth Colts Get That Sinking Feeling as Consett Power Through

Morpeth Colt’s 7 Consett Colts 17 Spectators watching this game may have left with the opinion that Morpeth lost this match, not because they were outplayed by Consett, but because of rash errors of judgement and decision making...

Written by Russell Hughes about 23 days ago 11 reads 0 comments
Blue Bulls-Cheetahs: Could Free State Win Another?

120 years of competition, 69 seasons, the history of the Currie Cup speaks for itself. On Saturday night, the 70th final that bestows South African domestic rugby supremacy will be played ...

Written by James Mortimer about 25 days ago 28 reads 0 comments

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Rugby Union Article Archive

Wallabies Hopeless, Heads Must Roll!

England V New Zealand

Hugooooooing Where Now?

When Good Times Go Bad at SA Rugby

England Needs Simon Shaw and a Fall Back To Old Era

The Fine Art of a Rugby Number 12

Scotland Rugby vs. Fiji: Comfortable if Not Clinical

Disrespect, Dishonor and Disregard For The National Anthem

SA Rugby: Where to Now?

Alex Grove and Scotland National Rugby Team To Face Fiji

The Rain Dampens Morpeth's Fire As They Go Under To Carlisle

Rugby: All Blacks Look to Extend Welsh Misery

Rugby: England to Try to Withstand History-Seeking Wallabies

Reader Offer: 20 Percent Off At Front Up

Fourie Du Preez Scoops Top SA Rugby Award

Blue Bulls Currie Cup Champions 2009

Rugby Players to Watch in the End of Year Tours

Can France Finally Achieve Their Potential?

Can Australia Really Win a Grand Slam?

Morpeth Live To Fight Another Day As Carlisle Take It Down To The Wire

Rugby: Do Or Die, A Schoolboy Look At The Injury Crisis

The Blue Bulls Are the Best Side in South Africa!

All Blacks vs Wallabies: Bledisloe in Tokyo Preview

Morpeth Colts Get That Sinking Feeling as Consett Power Through

Blue Bulls-Cheetahs: Could Free State Win Another?

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