The Ospreys team to play Saracens on Saturday 10th December 2011 at Wembley Stadium, kick off at 6.00pm, will be as follows: 15 Richard Fussell 14 Tommy Bowe 13 Andrew Bishop 12 Ashley Beck 11 Shane Williams 10 Dan Biggar 9 Rhys Webb 1 Duncan Jones 2 Richard Hibbard 3 Adam Jones 4 Ryan...
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London Irish have today announced the signing of talented Australian, Tom Alexander on a one year deal. Tom, 24, who is the younger brother of ACT Brumbies and Australia prop Ben, can play in the back row and second row and it is this versatility that attracted the attention from London Irish. Tom played...
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London Wasps back-row Tom Rees suffered an ACL rupture in a pre-season game against Agen. He has had surgery on the injury and is expected to be out of the game for 6-9 months. London Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “The injury is a huge blow for Tom and everyone at Wasps....
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The New Zealand Rugby Union and the Chiefs Investec Super Rugby franchise have confirmed Hawke’s Bay Co-Coach Tom Coventry as the new Assistant Coach for the Chiefs in 2012. Chiefs CEO Gary Dawson and NZRU General Manager of Professional Rugby Neil Sorensen today welcomed Coventry’s appointment as assistant to new 2012 Head Coach Dave...
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Glenn Delaney’s men take on Doncaster Knights in tonight’s Championship clash at Meadow Lane (7.45pm kick off). Skipper Craig Hammond steps in at lock while impressive youngster Phil Eggleshaw fills the kiwi’s normal back row slot. Jack Cobden makes his return to the side and will look to continue his attacking form after drawing...
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Scotland international second row Jim Hamilton will make his first start since November 21stas Gloucester resume their LV= Cup campaign with a trip to Leeds Carnegie on Sunday. Hamilton suffered a fractured metatarsal in Scotland’s 19-16 victory over Samoa in the Autumn internationals and has been patiently working his way back to fitness since...
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Bedford Blues finish their mini tour in Wales with a clash against Swansea in the British and Irish Cup this evening. Director of rugby Mike Rayer rings the changes once more, but both Tom Bedford and Sean Tomes start their third game of the week. There is also an opportunity for flying youngster Josh...
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Bedford Blues head off to South Wales today to face Neath in Pool C of the British and Irish Cup. Director of rugby Mike Rayer takes the opportunity to shuffle things around with only three players – James Pritchard, Tom Bedford and Sean Tomes – retaining their place from the that started against London...
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Cardiff Blues and Wales have been dealt a blow with the news that Tom Shanklin will require knee surgery that will keep him out of action for three months. Speaking at the Pavilion Training Centre, Cardiff Blues Director of Rugby, David Young, said, “Unfortunately Tom has had a scan and needs another operation on...
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Cardiff Blues outside half Ceri Sweeney will start when the Blues take on Aironi this Friday, 7.30pm kick off. Sweeney last started for the Blues on the 27th of November when they recorded a 38-6 victory over Glasgow. Tom Slater starts at scrum half, while Tom Shanklin is paired with Jamie Roberts at Centre...
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