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England tore apart Fiji at Twickenham today, coming out resounding 58-15 victors. Nine tries were scored as England took an emphatic victory over the country who’s Sevens side took the Gold medal at this summer’s Olympics, beating Team GB in the final. We have compiled some of the best photos from the game for your […]
The new Pro12 season is nearly here, and the question on everyone’s lips is who will win it? Connacht were victorious last season, but will they be able to replicate their success? Vote in this duel to choose who you think will be Pro12 Champions 2016/17. The duel works in a winner stays on format, […]
Saracens were victorious for the second season running in last year’s Aviva Premiership, however, the new season is almost upon s and with many changes to the sides, it’s anyone’s guess as to who will win. Vote in our duel to select who you think will be lifting the trophy at Twickenham on the 27th […]
England have enjoyed a successful period under new coach Eddie Jones, and it has seen some great players perform wearing the rose. This quiz well test how closely you’ve been watching these stars, as all you will have to identify them by is their eyes. I’ll warn you in advance, this quiz is a toughie. […]
So, an eventful Aviva Premiership has drawn to a close. Teams will have many things to stew over during the off-season, with some having considerably more successful seasons than others. Saracens won the double whilst we bid a sad farewell to London Irish, who were relegated. Bristol Rugby will join us next season as the […]
Glasgow Warriors have signed Fijian scrum-half Nemia Kenatale on a one-year deal, the club’s official website has confirmed. Kenatale had previously being plying his trade in Romania, with Steaua Bucuresti and Farul Constanţa respectively. Kenatale was a member of the Fiji World Cup squad last year, and scored a try in their only victory of […]
Luke Fitzgerald will miss Ireland’s summer tour of South Africa through a knee injury, according to Sky Sports. FItzgerald sustained the knee injury in his side, Leinster’s, loss in the Pro12 Final on Saturday against Connacht. It is believed that uncapped Connacht winger Matt Healy will be called up to the Irealad squad as Fitzgerald’s […]
After a season of many surprises, we have yet again reached the Aviva Premiership play-offs. Four teams will battle it out to lift the Premiership trophy at Twickenham on 28th May. The four teams who will take part this season are Saracens, Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers and Wasps. League stage winners and European Champions Saracens […]
After a fantastic Pro12 season, we now come to the playoffs to decide the overall champions. Three Irish sides and a Scottish club make up the final four. Winners of the league stage Leinster have a home playoff against fellow Irish side Ulster. Second-placed Connacht will take on Glasgow Warriors at Sportsground, their home stadium. […]
Harlequins hopes of a play-off place were ended today as they lost 22-12 to league leaders Saracens at Wembley Stadium. Harlequins opened the scoring at the home of English football, with Ben Botica kicking a penalty in the fifth minute after an infringement in the scrum by Saracens. Saracens responded swiftly, however, with Chris Ashton […]
Italy’s introduction to the then Five Nations in 2000 excited many, extending the length of the tournament and possibly throwing a wildcard into the mix. However, in the 16 Six Nations Championships competed in by Italy, they achieved the not so glorious accolade of the most wooden spoons, with a grand total of 11 to […]
As we head towards Round 15 of this season’s Aviva Premiership, there are some cracking games lined up. Last season’s finalists Bath who have failed to set the world alight this season take on London Irish, who are battling to avoid relegation. A key battle at the bottom of the table sees Worcester travel to […]