Jonny May of Gloucester and Tom Biggs of Bath speak to Talking Rugby ahead of the JP Morgan 7s Final at the Rec this Friday.

By Rowan Birch

Argentina have an exciting and historic year to look forward too. For the first time ever they will compete in an annual tournament against the southern hemisphere giants (Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.) They also go into the Rugby Championship after a reasonably successful 2011, some of the Pumas top players are in great form and they have the help of coaching guru Graham Henry - who will support and aid the Argentinian coaches.

The South Americans won three out of six games last year. Although that doesn't suggest a successful year, the Pumas did play some of the worlds best, in the form of: the All Blacks (eventual World Cup winners), Wales (eventual 4th placer) and England (only 4 points separated them at the final whistle.)

By Andy Reynolds

Well if nothing else no-one can say the closed season has been quiet; the RFU have been at the centre of most things.

Firstly the shambles over London Welsh and their promotion to the top flight; what a great day it was for them and their fans, but also rugby in general, when they won the appeal. I’m no legal expert but their argument was around UK and EU competition laws, nothing to do with the criteria of the ground, so let’s hope that whoever wins the final come May there will be no messing around and if the club want to be promoted they will be!

Canterbury, the world’s leading rugby brand, today announced that it has secured a long term partnership to become the official kit partner to the Royal Air Force Rugby Union.

The four year agreement will see Canterbury supplying team and leisurewear to the RAFRU Seniors, Womens, Vultures and U23s as well as the Divisional sides (Eagles, Wolves, Sharks and Stags). This new partnership also compliments the already in place 4 year agreement with the RAF Spitfire Rugby 7s Team.

The partnership brings together two brands with great heritage and tradition. For the Royal Air Force Rugby Union it represents the continued promotion and development of RAF Rugby with the long term support from an internationally recognised rugby sportswear brand.

London Irish's Jon Fisher has rejoined Irish after being with the Bedford Blues. He talks about the club's preseason training; the role of the forwards in today's game; enjoying the JP Morgan 7s; which team mates to look out for plus the chance for him to gain a lead on his other back rowers.

Ross Chisholm from Harlequins spoke to Simon Ward over the phone about starting the season as they finished the last; the playing style that suits 7s or 15s; the squad's mix of youth and experience; Ross' personal development and the familiarity between the sides.

London Wasps' Matt Everard talks about looking ahead to his second season with the club; the JP Morgan 7s; the London rivalry; the 7s skills he can take into the 15s game and the accessibility of 7s.

According to managing director John Taylor, Premiership new boys London Welsh will play Gavin Henson at fly-half for next season. Despite controversy in the past, London Welsh have welcomed Henson to the Kassam Stadium with open arms.

Henson has wanted to play at fly-half in the last couple of years but previous clubs such as Saracens, Cardiff Blues and Toulon have all opted to slot him in at centre. However, his wait for the No. 10 shirt is now over as London Welsh are expected to play the controversial figure at fly-half.

RFU Championship star and Cornish Pirates full-back Rob Cook has penned a new two-year deal at Gloucester under the reign of former Scarlets boss Nigel Davies.

At the age of 28, Cook had an outstanding spell at Cornish Pirates, scoring an incredible 26 tries and more than 1000 points. He has been a target of many clubs during his Pirates era but now he makes the big step into the Aviva Premiership.

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It's July 4th and it's Independence Day over in America but more importantly, the new Aviva Premiership fixtures have been announced here in England!

Every club will now have fixtures available but we've decided to select the top five matches you should watch in Round 1 and Round 2 of the 2012/13 Aviva Premiership season.