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England and Georgia lead as Europe's elite kick off

9 years ago by IRB

Europe's international competitions burst back into life at the weekend with two tight wins and a draw in the RBS Six Nations and Georgia maintaining their lead in the European Nations Cup Division 1A.

Wales prop Lee sidelined for start of season

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales prop Samson Lee will miss the start of the domestic season with Scarlets after undergoing shoulder surgery upon his return from New Zealand.

All Blacks Sevens go back to back after success in Sydney

9 years ago by IRB

New Zealand beat Australia 27-24 in the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens, round five of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Pools drawn for HSBC USA Sevens

9 years ago by IRB

The pools for the HSBC USA Sevens, round five of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series were drawn ahead of the Cup final in Australia.

Italy prop Cittadini on the move

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Italy prop Lorenzo Cittadini has signed a deal with French club Bayonne after Wasps agreed to release the 33-year-old from the last year of his contract.

Rugby aiming to make a difference in Rio

9 years ago by IRB

Great New Zealand Herald article on the impact of the return of Rugby as an Olympic sport in Rio 2016

Winning start so important for Scots

9 years ago by IRB

Scotland assistant coach Nathan Hines looks ahead to the start of this season’s RBS Six Nations.

Henry To Assist Leinster As Coaching Consultant

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that former Wales, British & Irish Lions and All Blacks head coach, Sir Graham Henry, will join the province on a short-term contract later this month.

Elverys Intersport Announced As New Connacht Title Sponsors

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Elverys Intersport, one of Ireland's leading sports retailers with 58 stores nationwide, are the new title sponsors and official retail partners of Connacht Rugby. The new three-year deal will re-establish...

McClearn Appointed As Galwegians Head Coach

9 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Galwegians have confirmed the appointment of former lock and club captain Brian McClearn as their new head coach for 2016/17 and beyond.