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Italy set for fitness culture shock

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

INTERVIEW: Under-performing and unfit Italy players are set for a culture shock of hard graft under new coach Conor O'Shea after he outlined ambitious plans to create the "best Italian team ever"...

Contracts for Grand Slam winning pair

1 decade ago by Scarlets

Scarlets are delighted to announce that Wales Under 20s Grand Slam winning forwards Shaun Evans and Dafydd Hughes have signed their first professional contracts with the region.   Llandovery...

WIN a pair of Amsterdam Sevens 2016 Tickets!

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

The Amsterdam Sevens is celebrating it's 45th year, so to mark the occasion we are giving away 5 pairs of weekend tickets (27-29 May). To enter, simply hit the button below and fill in your details. In...

Referees to 22 May 2016

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

In England, France and Italy club rugby is building towards a climax, and referees will be sharper than ever.

Naughty Castro axed from Azzuri squad

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Italy coach Conor O'Shea has omitted experienced prop Martin Castrogiovanni and included several new faces in a 30-man squad for their June-Test tour to the Americas.

Conor O’Shea rallies Harlequins for final shot at glory against Montpellier

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Irish director of rugby leaves Quins to take charge of Italy next season• Victory over in-form French side will clinch Champions’ Cup spotBefore his last stand as Harlequins’ director of rugby,...

Falcons swoop for Scotland Under-20s lock Davidson

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland Under-20s starlet Andrew Davidson believes he can take his game to the next level in the Premiership after signing for Newcastle Falcons.

Pool allocation draw for RWC 2019 set for May 2017

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed that the pool allocation draw will take place in May 2017 in Japan with the World Rugby Rankings again being used to place teams into bands for the draw.Chairman Bernard Lapasset...

Harrison one of eight uncapped players called up by Jones

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Eddie Jones singled out Teimana Harrison for special praise after the Northampton Saints flanker earned a call-up to his 26-man England training squad that will meet up next week. 

Warburton and Jones both included in Wales squad

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones have been passed fit to face the All Blacks this summer after the Wales veterans were initial injury doubts for the tour.