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RFU puts onus on homegrown talent
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:54:08 GMT
The RFU says financial incentives to encourage clubs to field England-qualified players will help improve the national team's prospects.
Boks call up Mujati and Ndungane
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:28:12 GMT
South Africa call up Odwa Ndungane and Brian Mujati for their final Tri-Nations Test against Australia on Saturday.
Coaches welcome Magners play-offs
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:17 GMT
Magners League coaches back plans to adopt end-of-season play-offs in the Celtic league.
Saracens boss attacks laws trial
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:38:08 GMT
Saracens rugby director Eddie Jones says the introduction of experimental law variations are more about entertainment than improving the game.
Casey aims for a top-four finish
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:26:32 GMT
London Irish captain Bob Casey is looking for a top four finish in the Guinness Premiership and victory in the Challenge Cup this year.
Wilkinson 'back for season start'
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:38:50 GMT
Newcastle are confident England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for the start of the new season.
Magners League to adopt play-offs
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:35:31 GMT
The Magners League will adopt a Championship-deciding play-off system for the 2009/10 season.
Bishop signs new Ospreys contract
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:31:35 GMT
Wales cap Andrew Bishop has become the 13th player to commit his long-term future to the Ospreys.
Saracens bring in US wing Wyles
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:34:45 GMT
Saracens sign United States international Chris Wyles on secondment for the new season.
Kiwi coach to assist Ospreys duo
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:40:13 GMT
Waikato Chiefs head coach Ian Foster will spend three weeks with the Ospreys but is not in the frame for the top job.
Claassens signs new Bath contract
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:28:54 GMT
Bath scrum-half Michael Claassens signs a two-year extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2011 season.
WRU in Anglo-Welsh revamp talks
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:45:26 GMT
The WRU is in talks with the RFU about proposals for new Anglo-Welsh cup competitions.
Premiership clubs' pre-season games
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:45:45 GMT
See how your club has been preparing for the new campaign
New region plan 'shocks' Davies
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:08:44 GMT
Ex-Wales and Celtic Warriors hooker Mefin Davies is surprised at plans to resurrect a fifth Welsh regional team.
South Africa 15-27 Australia
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:54:34 GMT
Australia condemn the Springboks to a third straight Tri-Nations defeat with their first win on South African soil since 2000.
Jones takes Ospreys lead
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:16:30 GMT
Ryan Jones will again captain the Ospreys after being reappointed for the 2008/9 season.
Humphreys wants Ospreys boss
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:17:15 GMT
Ospreys forward coach Jonathan Humphreys welcomes the idea of a new coaching chief at the Welsh region.
London Mayor eyes Rugby World Cup
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:29:56 GMT
London Mayor Boris Johnson says he wants the city to be at the heart of England's bid for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Teague wins late Edinburgh chance
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:16:29 GMT
Heriot's winger Marc Teague joins Edinburgh on a short-term contract.
England return to World Cup base
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:49:03 GMT
Under Martin Johnson, England will prepare at the training base where they plotted their 2003 World Cup triumph.
Welsh rivals throw down gauntlet
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:25:09 GMT
Welsh regional rivals Shaun Connor and Sean Holley put their Welsh opponents on notice ahead of the new season.
Lewis to meet disgruntled clubs
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:23:48 GMT
WRU chief Roger Lewis will meet Premiership clubs to address growing discontent.
Sale coach takes load off White
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:38:39 GMT
Sale head coach Kingsley Jones believes the responsibility of leading the Sharks was hampering Jason White's rehabilitation.
Humphreys demands killer instinct
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:42:37 GMT
Ospreys forward coachJonathan Humphreys admits they have lacked ruthlessness at times.
Leicester silent on Caucau claims
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:48:03 GMT
Leicester refuse to confirm reports from Fiji that winger Rupeni Caucaunibuca is weighing up a move to the Tigers.
Saracens hit by new Farrell blow
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:12:13 GMT
Former England centre Andy Farrell is ruled out of Saracens' first five Guinness Premiership games after suffering a thumb injury in pre-season.
Chuter looking to play more games
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:44:45 GMT
Leicester Tigers hooker George Chuter wants to appear more regularly this season.
Falcons set for France training
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:42:36 GMT
Newcastle Falcons depart for their French training camp as they prepare for their final pre-season fixture.
Samoan Tuilagi makes Sale switch
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:30:44 GMT
Samoan international Anitelia Tuilagi signs a four-year deal with Sale.
WRU announces club funding boost
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:02:34 GMT
The Welsh Rugby Union secures a £250,000 grant for the grassroots game and adds £500,000 to its club loan scheme.
Moffett mauls fifth region plan
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:42:00 GMT
Ex-Welsh Rugby Union boss savaged Roger Lewis' plans to reintroduce a fifth region in Wales.
Williams payout settles dispute
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:09:06 GMT
Sonny Bill Williams pays a reported £350,000 in compensation to his former club after walking out on a five-year contract to switch codes.
Scotland revamp coaching set-up
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:31:04 GMT
Scotland coach Frank Hadden brings Mike Brewer and Graham Steadman into his coaching team.
Ospreys & Dragons flop in Sevens
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:41:12 GMT
The Ospreys and Dragons fall to ignominious defeat in their assault on the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham.
South Africa 0-19 New Zealand
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:01:56 GMT
New Zealand edge a close encounter with South Africa in Cape Town to extend their lead at the top of the Tri-Nations table.
IRB reveals 2015 & 2019 bids
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:12:20 GMT
Russia and Jamaica are among a record 10 unions to express an interest to host the Rugby World Cup in either 2015 or 2019.
Rugby union's new order
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:30:14 GMT
BBC Scotland's pundits give their views on the new experimental law variations coming into force this season
Czekaj completes rehabilitation
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:29:54 GMT
Chris Czekaj says it is a "huge psychological boost" to complete his year-long rehabilitation from a horror injury.
WRU ponders north Wales region
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:15:06 GMT
Roger Lewis says the Welsh Rugby Union is actively considering plans to establish a fifth Welsh rugby region.
Johnson lays down law to England
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:12:38 GMT
England manager Martin Johnson stresses the importance of discipline to his team following the ill-fated New Zealand tour.
Hibbard to miss start of season
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:00:18 GMT
Ospreys and Wales hooker Richard Hibbard undergoes surgery on a niggling shoulder injury.
"McCaw had an immense game on Saturday. He's possibly the best player in the world" - PT
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:17:03 GMT
"McCaw had an immense game on Saturday. He's possibly the best player in the world" - PT
"How long can Shane Williams continue performing at this level, he's 31?" - TU
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:17:03 GMT
"How long can Shane Williams continue performing at this level, he's 31?" - TU
"Congratulations to Percy on 100 Test caps, a truly historical achievement" - AR
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:17:03 GMT
"Congratulations to Percy on 100 Test caps, a truly historical achievement" - AR
Latham touches down at Sixways
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:44:50 GMT
Australian international full-back Chris Latham arrives at Worcester and is looking forward to the challenges ahead.
O'Connor named Tigers backs coach
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:51:45 GMT
Leicester Tigers appoint Australian Matt O'Connor as their new backs coach.
Gatland backs overseas expertise
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:31:35 GMT
Wales coach Warren Gatland says the number of overseas players in Wales must fall but the very best should still be recruited.
England stars agree new pay deal
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:51:57 GMT
England's elite rugby players end their dispute with the RFU after signing a new performance-related pay deal.
Montgomery set to win 100th cap
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:51:12 GMT
Percy Montgomery will win his 100th cap for South Africa in the Tri-Nations match against New Zealand.
Wales must buck up ideas - Henson
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:48:46 GMT
Grand Slam star Gavin Henson says Wales must return to top form for the November Tests.
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