Changing Allegiance-Ups and Downs
RugbyLAD takes a look at some players who changed allegiance in order to fulfil their international ambitions. Some work out, whereas others… Lots of Southern Hemisphere countries (Fijian, Tongan, etc) lose...
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BT Get One Over On Sky Sports Ban
BT Sport has found a way past Sky Sports ban on screening its rival broadcaster’s adverts after signing a 4 year shirt sponsorship deal with two of the teams Sky...
Connacht Eyes On Super 15 Finals
CONNACHT RUGBY SUPPORTERS had no players of their own to cheer on during the Lions tour to Australia earlier this year but they have huge interest in the final stages...
Top 5 “Ridiculous Passes” + A Moment of BOD
The Rugby HQ boys are back again with another Top 5… This time the Top 5 “Ridiculous Passes” and by ridiculous we mean ridiculously good! Being an Aussie show as...
IRFU To Trial New Scrum
The International Rugby Board Council has announced the implementation of a global trial of the ‘crouch, bind, set’ scrum engagement sequence, which is aimed at enhancing player welfare by reducing...
‘World Cup Of Rugby Clubs’- Highly Unlikely… For Now
Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has been dealt a blow in his bid to hold a ‘World Cup of Rugby Clubs’. The Toulon owner has spoken of his desire to schedule a fixture...
O’Gara Plans Testimonial…
Ronan O’Gara is planning a gala dinner to celebrate his playing career in the coming months. The former Munster and Ireland kicker will host a testimonial night in Cork in...
Munster Give Hurley Another Go….
Scrumhalf Gerry Hurley has been given a one year training contract with Munster Rugby. Hurley who graduated from the Munster Rugby Academy in 2008 made his first Munster senior appearance when...
Young Puma Joins Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow have signed up versatile Argentine back Gabriel Ascarate to their squad for the new season. The 25-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the club and subject to a...
Racing Deny Halfpenny Approach
Racing Metro have distanced themselves from making an approach for British & Irish Lions star Leigh Halfpenny with their president Jacky Lorenzetti denying any contact with the fullback’s representatives. Halfpenny, whose contract...
