The stage is set for Rugby’s 2011/12 Heineken Cup

June 7, 2011

Rugby teams around Europe today learned who they will be facing in the pool stage of next season’s Heineken Cup. England and Ireland normally have six and three teams in the competition respectively. However, with Leinster winning the last Heineken ...

RFU ban Manu Tuilagi for five weeks

July 10, 2011

The RFU have have taken the decision to ban Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi for five weeks after an incident that saw the 20 year old punch Northampton winger Chris Ashton three times during an Aviva Premiership play off semi final. The RFU's ...

Rugby Union: The Title race is on

July 10, 2011

Shakespeare once wrote, ‘Once more into the breach’… Richard Cockerill I think, has a similar view on this year’s play offs. Over the past few seasons, Leicester Tigers have been the kings of the Premiership. And whilst the beauty of writing is very ...

Samoan star Pisi set for Franklin Gardens

July 10, 2011

Samoan centre George Pisi has been unveiled as the Northampton Saints latest spring signing. Pisi, 25 years old, will make the move to Franklin Gardens from Top 14 side Clermont after a short stay in France. Pisi will add another strong running ...