Archive for February 2012
Info From The Front Row
By Graeme McNicol
Well what a busy and exciting week I’ve had. It’s Tuesday afternoon, it’s 15.36hrs and I am still in agony (we’ll get to that story soon).
We’ve spent last week at Lanark Rugby, training hard for our top-of-the-table clash with Arran..
Return Of The Clash Of The Legends
For the third year running there is a star–studded line up of legendary players for the popular England v Ireland Rugby Legends game on Friday March 16th at The Stoop, Twickenham. Kick Off is at 7.45pm.
The match is the start of a fantastic weekend.
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Hogg: "We should have kept calm and composed"
Speaking to Stuart Cameron of Talking Rugby following Scotland's narrow loss to France at Murrayfield, try-scorer Stuart Hogg admitted that his side could have done more.
Super Rugby Round One Review
By David van der Merwe - Super Rugby Writer
The first weekend of Super Rugby has come and gone and what a weekend it was. We could not have asked for more excitement, controversy or closer games, but then there also were those games that a surgeon could.
Warburton, Robshaw and Farrell reflect on England vs Wales
After a thrilling Anglo-Welsh encounter at Twickenham yesterday, in which the video referee dismissed David Strettle's late try attempt to deny England a draw and hand Wales a well-deserved Triple Crown, Russell Hargreaves from the RFU.com.
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Super Rugby Round One Preview
By David van der Merwe - Super Rugby Writer
After weeks of warm up games and watching the Heineken Cup, Six Nations and whatever rugby was available, the long awaited Super Rugby Series is about to kick-off. All Southern Hemisphere fans must feel like.
Audio: Lawes, Tuilagi and Morgan preview England vs Wales
Russell Hargreaves from Talking Rugby caught up with returning England stars Courtney Lawes and Manu Tuilagi as well as England new-boy Ben Morgan ahead of England vs Wales in the Six Nations this weekend.
James Pritchard's Blog
By James Pritchard
Darren Fox scores for Bedford against Moseley
First of all I would like to say a big hello to all the Scrum Five readers out there and hope that you enjoy reading my weekly blog from now on in. In the coming weeks I will be sharing.
Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs France
By David van der Merwe
Scotland take on France in the last match of this weekend’s Six Nations fixtures. This can become the game of the weekend if the England vs Wales fixture doesn't live up to expectations.
France have had two weeks off after.
Six Nations Preview: England vs Wales
By David van der Merwe
England will be hosting Wales at Twickenham, the home of rugby, for their all-important Six Nations clash on Saturday. This game will decide which of the two teams still have a Grand Slam and Triple Crown chance. Whoever loses.
Info from the Front Row
By Graeme McNicol
Well another week and another call off! Playing rugby at our level can be frustrating; Friday night and I had a full squad of guys all itching to play a competitive game of rugby in the RBS West Division 4 League. However, I received.
Post-match reaction: Saracens 19-20 Leicester
Leicester captain Geordan Murphy won the game for his side with a last gasp drop goal that provided the crucial lead. Russell Hargreaves was at Vicarage Road and caught up with the man of the moment Murphy as well as Richard Cockerill, Schalk Brits and.
Post-match reaction: London Wasps 12-15 Exeter Chiefs
London Wasps lost yet another Aviva Premiership match earlier today and Russell Hargreaves chatted to Exeter coach Rob Baxter and Wasps' Marco Wentzel following the encounter at Adams Park.
Do the Waratahs have what it takes to win Super Rugby 2012?
By David van der Merwe - Super Rugby Writer
The Waratahs or 'Tahs as their supporters call them are one of Australia's more successful teams in Super Rugby. They have a rich history dating back to 1882 when they played their first game against Queensland..
Chiefs: Can they compete or are they just a filler?
By David van der Merwe - Super Rugby Writer
The Chiefs are one of the NZRU teams that competes annually in the Super Rugby competition. Although they have sported some All Black players they have never really lived up to expectations. It.
How are Wales doing so far in the Six Nations?
By Matt Price
Wales have won two games, and the word on every optimistic Welshman's lips is: Grandslam.
Two games in and Wales are looking good. A 23-21 win in Dublin and a 27-13 win against Scotland. Dublin, Aviva Stadium, a game soaked in controversy.
Will the Hurricanes blow Super Rugby 2012 away?
By David van der Merwe - Super Rugby Writer
The Hurricanes is a New Zealand rugby franchise team
representing the lower North Island of New Zealand. The region is made up of
East Coast, Hawke's Bay, Horowhenua Kapiti, Manawatu, Poverty Bay,.
Info from the Front Row
By Graeme McNicol
First of all I should start off by introducing myself, I am Graeme McNicol, by day (and some nights) I am a PR & Events Executive for a large financial company. By night and at the weekend I am the club captain and hooker.
Six Nations Round Two Review
By David van der Merwe
The week leading up to the second weekend of Six Nations Rugby was filled with some interesting talking points. First there was the Scottish try that was but wasn't given. In the eyes of the Scots a clear try however not given..
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Reaction: Wales 27-13 Scotland
Wales fought their way back into this one after a disappointing first half. Scotland's discipline slipped and at one point the visitors only had 13 men on the field but were hard done by when referee Roman Poite ruled out a try for a knock on that.
Reaction: Italy 15-19 England
Italy almost upset an inexperienced England side during the first ever rugby match to be held at the Stadio Olimpico. This was set to be a big test for Lancaster and his side and when Italy took the lead at the end of the first half, the RFU would have.
Six Nations Round Two Preview
By David van der Merwe
After an exciting first weekend of Six Nations rugby, that saw some controversial decisions by the referees and TMO's and some unexpected results, it is time to gear up for round two. Here are my predictions and a short reasoning.
Video: Owen Farrell talks ahead of England v Italy
Nick Heath from Rugby Media chats to Owen Farrell about his rapid rise to starting for Italy vs England at the Stadio Olimpico this weekend. To watch the interview, click play on the video below.
Interview: Aviva Premiership Player of the Month - Jonny May
Jonny May has been on fire for Gloucester recently and as a reward has been given the title of Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for January 2012.
Credit: Talking Rugby/Duncan W.
Audio Preview: Harlequins v London Irish
London rivals, Harlequins and London Irish, will come to blows at the Twickenham Stoop this weekend. At the game, Aviva will be scientifically finding out which of the two sets of opposing fans is the most passionate, testing their noise levels,.
Stephen Ferris Citing Update
At a disciplinary hearing in London today, the citing made against Stephen Ferris was considered but not upheld.
The independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Antony Davies (England) together with Douglas Hunter (Scotland) and John.
Six Nations Round One Review
By David van der Merwe
The first round of the 2012 Six Nations has come and gone. Many match reports have been written and many more debates have been going over a pint of lager or over a "braaivleis" fire. (Barbecue for the non Afrikaans). Here is.
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Dave's View: Scotland's wasted chances gives England victory
By David van der Merwe
Scotland hosted England, current Six Nations champions and holders of the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield on Saturday in their opening 2012 Six Nations match. If you had asked English fans before the game, they would have told you.
Analysis: Ireland 21-23 Wales
Battering Ram: George North
The stand-out players in the first forty minutes were Mike Phillips and George North for Wales but Andrew Trimble and Connor Murray also shone before the break for Ireland.
Trimble was utilised throughout and dodged.
Reaction: France 30-12 Italy
France crossed the Italian try line four times to dismiss Jacques Brunel's Azzurri. Nine minutes from time, debutant and future star, Wesley Fofana, scored. This made the youngster the top Twitter trend worldwide for a brief period. Simon Ward was.
Reaction: Scotland 6-13 England
After the opening day of Six Nations action, it's time to take a look at what the players and coaches had to say. Russell Hargreaves was at Murrayfield for the Calcutta Cup. England hadn't won for eight years but Stuart Lancaster's new England team.
Six Nations Round One Preview
By David van der Merwe
It is at last Six Nations kick-off weekend. After the wait for teams to be announced, coaches and captains to be sorted out and the talk of who will do how well, we can now see what will happen.
The players have prepared, the.
Scotland - what impact will they have in the 2012 Six Nations?
By David van der Merwe
Scotland's rugby history dates back to 1871. On 27 March 1871 at Raeburn Place, Scotland played against England in the first ever International rugby match to take place. Scotland won the game 1-0. They have competed in every.
Audio: England new boys preview the Calcutta Cup
England have announced their squad for the Calcutta Cup match on Saturday evening in the opening round of the 2012 RBS Six Nations.
Owen Farrell of Saracens and son of new England interim coach, Andy Farrell, will start in the centre for his first England.
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