South Africa`s Mtawarira faces deportationSouth African player Tendai `Beast` Mtawarira faces deportation as Chairman of the National Rugby Association Butana Komhela feels all player that represent South Africa should be `bona-fide`. SA Rugby Union president Oregan Heskins denies violations for illegally fielding the Zimbabwe player
13-01-2010
Marco Bortolami recallMarco Bortolami has been recalled by Italy for the RBS Six Nations. The team have also recently re called un capped players Riccardo Bocchino of Rovigo and Francesco Minto of Palmer. Their Captain Sergio Parisse will miss out on playing due to injury.
13-01-2010
Gavin Henson to make a comebackGavin Henson has been in talks with Osprey Manager Mike Cuddy this week, concerning a possible return to the field. The player is on indefinite unpaid leave due to injury but may be brought in for the knock outs for the Heineken Cups and for this season.
13-01-2010
Rob Purdham shoulder injuryIt looks as if Harlequins Captain Rob Purdham will miss the opening match of the Super League XV clash against Wakefield on the 30th January. The player injured his shoulder during a pre season training session.
13-01-2010
Justin Hodges out for injuryAustralian centre Justin Hodges is set to be out of action for around six months. The player ruptured his Achilles tendon during a training session in Brisbane at the weekend and will undergo surgery next Tuesday.
13-01-2010
Nick Wood to stay at GloucesterNick Wood is set to stay with Gloucester for his career after signing a 3 year deal with the club. The player has made 100 appearances for the club and coach Bryan Redpath is pleased they player will remain part of their team.
13-01-2010
Lote Tuqiri costs too much for the Leicester Tigers Following the temporary transfer of Lote Turqiri as an injury replacement for Geordan Murphy, the Leicester Tigers may not be able to afford the star next season. The former Wallaby winger was on a temporary 6 million loan deal and their budget for the following year is unlikely to accommo
18-12-2009
French rugby salary capped at 7.1m All the top French rugby teams are to be salary capped at 7.1m for the 2010/11 season. Currently the budget stands at around 20m compared to the England Guinness Premierships 5 million. Many distinguished English players have moved to French team because of the high salary, the most
18-12-2009
Jerry Flannery back in 5 weeks After earlier reports fearing injured Jerry Flannery would be out of action for months, following diagnostic surgery the injury is not as bad as first thought. Jerry, who plays for Ireland and Munster had injured his Archilles tendon and following the investigation doctors have confirmed h
18-12-2009
Quade Cooper to undergo counselling Wales and Reds player Quade Cooper is to undergo a counselling. Following the personal off pitch difference between the Queensland Rugby Union, Australian Rugby Union and Rugby Union Players Association this year, it has been ordered that Quade undergo a personal development course.
18-12-2009
Hogg out for 6 months Edinburgh and Scotland player Ally Hogg is out of action for at least 6 months. The number 6 player has a tear in his hip muscle and is to undergo surgery. Unfortunately, this means that the 26 year old will be out of the Six Nations as well as the Heineken and Magnors League.
18-12-2009
Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens Tickets Sale on 16 January 2010 The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) today announced that tickets for the Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens 2010 will go on public sale on January 16 2010. you can check the price from Hong Kong Sevens Tickets price section .In recent years, the HKRFU has invested HK$65 million int
07-12-2009
South Africa Crowned Champions at 2007 Singapore Sevens The SA Vipers of South Africa beat defending champions Ponsonby of New Zealand 50-0 in an exciting final to take the 2007 Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens title at the weekend. Th
13-12-2007
Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens 2008 Title Sponsorship Announcement The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU), Cathay Pacific and Credit Suisse today announced the signing of a new four-year title sponsorship deal for the world-renowned Cathay Pacific/Credit Suis
13-12-2007
Hong Kong XVs Team Announcement The Hong Kong XVs rugby squad announced their team selection on November 12, 2007. Coach John Walters said of the team: “We have selected on club form primarily but heavy considerat
13-12-2007
2008 Hong Kong Sevens Public Ticket Sale The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) will hold its public ticket sale for the 2008 Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday, December 8, 2007. To ac
13-12-2007
Wan Chai Rugby Fun Day Kicks off on Sunday Nearly 2,000 people are expected to take part in the Wan Chai Rugby Fun Day at the Southorn Playground on December 2, 2007. The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) has organised an action-packe
13-12-2007
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New Zealand win Dubai Sevens [IRB.com, December 1, 2007] - New Zealand seized control of the final with a fine first half display against Fiji, but then had to withstand an incredible fight back from the islanders to win the Dubai Sevens for the first time since 2002. Leading 21-0 at the break after tries by Zar Lawrence (2) an
13-12-2007
Public Ticket Sale Update The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) will hold its public ticket sale for the 2008 Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday, December 8, 2007. To ac
13-12-2007
5,000 Tickets Sold to Public at Today's Sale The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union successfully held its official Public Ticket Sale for the Cathay Pacific/Credi
13-12-2007