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Archive for July, 2009



Smit poised to become most capped Test captain ever

South Africa's World Cup winning captain, John Smit, is today set to become the most capped leader in Test rugby history.



James Lawton: Rugby must banish the bullying and skulduggery before 2015

One thing needs to be said right away. Nowhere in the length and the breadth of English rugby union is there a better qualified spokesman for the 2015 World Cup than Will Greenwood, the tall and rangy and at times brilliantly innovative centre who played a key role in landing the trophy in Australia six years ago.



Gloucester take on Irish in Middx Sevens

The draw was announced today for the first round of the Middlesex Sevens with Gloucester taking on London Irish.


Lewis on comeback trail

Ospreys flanker Ben Lewis is hoping to rediscover the form that saw him touted as Martyn Williams' natural successor in the Wales team.


Smit unfazed by record

John Smit may be breaking a world record this week, but all he wants is a win against the All Blacks


Botha braced for Kiwi test

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha insists he has no intention in cooling his aggression against New Zealand on Saturday.


Smit focused on Test rather than record

South Africa's World Cup winning captain John Smit will tomorrow become the most capped leader in Test rugby history.



McCaw calls for response

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says his All Blacks need to learn from their mistakes in order to beat South Africa on Saturday.


Venter’s warning to Sarries

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has warned he players that they will be shown the door if they don't perform.


Scrum-half Pinder leaves Glasgow

Sam Pinder departs from Glasgow Warriors after six years to take up a coaching role in Hong Kong.
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