Feed for Popular Rugby Articles on Bettorhttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rugby-c414http://blogs.bettor.com/Euro-Rugby-revamp-blocked-by-Celtic-Unions-Rugby-News-Update-a172373http://blogs.bettor.com/Euro-Rugby-revamp-blocked-by-Celtic-Unions-Rugby-News-Update-a172373Euro Rugby revamp blocked by Celtic Unions - Rugby News Update Major efforts which are being made by the French and the English unions in order to alter the foundations of how European competitions are arranged; however, the Celtic nations are strictly opposing any changes. Two of the biggest rugby unions, Premiership Rugby, which is the head of England’s major rugby clubs and its governing body, along with the French Rugby Union, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby, have made clear statements that...Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:52:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Albion-hooker-Gareth-Evans-joins-the-Dragons-Rugby-News-Update-a172306http://blogs.bettor.com/Albion-hooker-Gareth-Evans-joins-the-Dragons-Rugby-News-Update-a172306Albion hooker Gareth Evans joins the Dragons - Rugby News Update Gareth Evans, Royal Marine sergeant and the hooker from Plymouth Albion has signed with the London Welsh Dragons. The Welsh signing deal allows Evans to maintain his job at the Royal Marines, as he has proudly represented the Navy many times in his career. His 2010 last minute winning try against the Army in front of 56,000 spectators was one of the notable features of his career at the Navy. Among other clubs he has had stin...Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:39:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Plumtree-says-Sharks-are-ready-to-advance-Rugby-News-Update-a172282http://blogs.bettor.com/Plumtree-says-Sharks-are-ready-to-advance-Rugby-News-Update-a172282Plumtree says Sharks are ready to advance - Rugby News Update 47-year-old Natal Sharks coach is more than confident that his team will press forward through the Super Rugby tournament and that the Sharks have it in them to win against the Reds in the play-offs on Saturday. The Durban based team goes against the Queensland Reds who are the defending champions, on Saturday, and with a victory on their side, the Sharks are determined to advance further than they did last year, where they only...Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:05:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Crusaders-centre-Ryan-Crotty-warns-Chiefs-ahead-of-Fridays-match-Rugby-News-Update-a167892http://blogs.bettor.com/Crusaders-centre-Ryan-Crotty-warns-Chiefs-ahead-of-Fridays-match-Rugby-News-Update-a167892Crusaders centre Ryan Crotty warns Chiefs ahead of Friday's match - Rugby News Update Following their defeat against Hurricanes at Christchurch on June 30, the Crusaders are not willing to take any chances on Friday’s match with Chiefs. The Crusaders are seven-time Champions of the tournament and have managed to defeat the Chiefs in 9 out of 12 encounters so far. Having played 14 matches so far in the 2012 Super Rugby 15, the Crusaders managed to end up on the winning side 9 times. They a...Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:50:25 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ben-Ryan-optimistic-about-England-Sevens-Rugby-News-Update-a167120http://blogs.bettor.com/Ben-Ryan-optimistic-about-England-Sevens-Rugby-News-Update-a167120Ben Ryan optimistic about England Sevens - Rugby News Update Ben Ryan, who is currently serving as England Sevens' coach, believes that the ongoing HSBC World Series is going to make a remarkable impression on the sport. England finished their first leg of the previous season of World Sevens in May this year at Twickenham and are currently in Moscow, Russia. They are scheduled to play the second leg of the series against five nations including Wales, Russia, Georgia, the Netherlands and Ukr...Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:32:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/The-Federation-Francaise-de-Rugby-announces-plans-for-the-Grand-Stade-Rugby-News-Update-a167225http://blogs.bettor.com/The-Federation-Francaise-de-Rugby-announces-plans-for-the-Grand-Stade-Rugby-News-Update-a167225The Federation Francaise de Rugby announces plans for the Grand Stade - Rugby News Update The Federation Francaise de Rugby is planning to have their own purpose-built facility the Grand Stade by 2017, that will help them end dependence on Stade de France. It will be a multi-purpose stadium, well-suited to modern day needs. Stade de France is so far the largest stadium in France in terms of its capacity to host 80,000 visitors at a time, and the home for matches of National French tea...Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Reds-takes-down-Melbourne-Rebels-in-Super-Rugby-15-a167183http://blogs.bettor.com/Reds-takes-down-Melbourne-Rebels-in-Super-Rugby-15-a167183Reds takes down Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby 15 - Rugby News Update Queensland Reds achieved another milestone on the way to Super Rugby play-offs this season by claiming a 32-17 victory over Melbourne Rebels at Melbourne on June 29, 2012. Despite the fact that Rebels are Australia's fifth provincial team, they were unable to put together a striking show. The Reds took a 24-3 lead by the half time, which made it hard for the hosts to fill the gap in the second half. The Rebels tried to c...Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Hurricanes-hopes-still-alive-for-the-2012-Super-Rugby-15-play-offs-Rugby-News-Update-a167217http://blogs.bettor.com/Hurricanes-hopes-still-alive-for-the-2012-Super-Rugby-15-play-offs-Rugby-News-Update-a167217Hurricanes' hopes still alive for the 2012 Super Rugby 15 play-offs - Rugby News Update Hurricanes have successfully avoided a repeat of their historical 14-42 loss to Crusaders from April 21 by inflicting a single point defeat (23-22) in one of the crucial ties of the ongoing 2012 Super Rugby 15 event in Christchurch on Saturday. The game was fought neck-to-neck and neither side was on top until the very last minutes of the game. Hurricanes' Conrad Smith managed to score a total of...Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rhys-Priestland-will-become-stronger-Rugby-News-Update-a166800http://blogs.bettor.com/Rhys-Priestland-will-become-stronger-Rugby-News-Update-a166800Rhys Priestland will become stronger – Rugby News Update Rhys Priestland, the 25-year-old Scarlets and Wales fly-half, who is equally adept at playing fullback has been tipped by the his former boss Nigel Davies to bounce back after a disappointing tour of Australia. Wales have recently returned from their tour of Australia, where they lost the three-match test series 3-0 and in the second test at Melbourne, Priestland kicked the ball when he really should have held onto it, to give the W...Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:09:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Richard-Cockerill-ignites-the-rivalry-Rugby-News-Update-a166627http://blogs.bettor.com/Richard-Cockerill-ignites-the-rivalry-Rugby-News-Update-a166627Richard Cockerill ignites the rivalry – Rugby News Update Richard Cockerill, the 41-year-old Leicester Tigers coach and former England hooker, has started the war of words against their rivals, the London Irish, ahead of the new season of the Aviva Premiership. Leicester Tigers are a successful team in the Aviva Premiership, having reached the final for the eighth time in as many years, but they lost to the Harlequins, who ended the season top of the league. Cockerill is also happy with the...Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Farrell-pens-a-deal-with-England-Rugby-News-Update-a166639http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Farrell-pens-a-deal-with-England-Rugby-News-Update-a166639Andy Farrell pens a deal with England – Rugby News Update Andy Farrell, the 37-year-old former Saracens and England centre has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal with England, rejoining the coaching staff. Farrell’s deal will run till January 31, 2016, and in his time with the team he will work with the backs and defence. After the aftermath of the disastrous 2011 Rugby World Cup, Stuart Lancaster, the current head coach of England was given charge of the team for the 2012 Six Nations Gra...Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sean-OBrien-to-have-surgery-Rugby-News-Update-a166001http://blogs.bettor.com/Sean-OBrien-to-have-surgery-Rugby-News-Update-a166001Sean O’Brien to have surgery – Rugby News Update Sean O’Brien, the 25-year-old Leinster and Ireland back-row is set to undergo a surgery on his hips, and it is likely that he will be out for 4 months. O’Brien started every game for his country in the recently concluded tour of New Zealand, where the tourists were outclassed by the formidable All Blacks. They lost the third and final test by a dismal 60 – 0 score, only running the Kiwis close in the 2nd match. The hip surgery means that th...Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:47:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-might-add-another-coach-Rugby-News-Update-a165994http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-might-add-another-coach-Rugby-News-Update-a165994Stuart Lancaster might add another coach – Rugby News Update Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England, is open to the idea of adding another person to his backroom staff, essentially opening the door for Andy Farrell, a former rugby league player and coach with the Saracens, to join his coaching team. England has recently returned from South Africa, where they played the Springboks in a three-match test series, along with playing two other midweek games. Mike Catt and Graham Rowntree help...Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:30:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Horacio-Agulla-joins-Bath-Rugby-Rugby-News-Update-a165989http://blogs.bettor.com/Horacio-Agulla-joins-Bath-Rugby-Rugby-News-Update-a165989Horacio Agulla joins Bath Rugby – Rugby News Update Horacio Agulla, the 27-year-old Argentina winger has switched to Bath Rugby, becoming direct of rugby, Gary Gold's first signing. "We're really excited to have Horacio join Bath Rugby for the new season and are looking forward to him getting stuck into training with the rest of the squad," Gold said. "He's a very good player who is able to play two positions at a high level which brings great diversity and strength in de...Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:23:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Tindall-to-stay-with-Gloucester-Rugby-News-Update-a165771http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Tindall-to-stay-with-Gloucester-Rugby-News-Update-a165771Mike Tindall to stay with Gloucester – Rugby News Update Mike Tindall, the 33-year-old Gloucester player and former England captain will sign a one-year contract with his club, but in the dual capacity of coach/player. Tindall will work with the backs under new coach Nigel Davies, and will also focus on the defence. "I do see Mike as fundamental to the way we can move forward over the next couple of years," Davies told the Gloucester Citizen. "He has played here for a lon...Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:09:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bryan-Redpath-has-a-job-to-do-at-Sale-Sharks-Rugby-News-Update-a165751http://blogs.bettor.com/Bryan-Redpath-has-a-job-to-do-at-Sale-Sharks-Rugby-News-Update-a165751Bryan Redpath has a job to do at Sale Sharks – Rugby News Update Bryan Redpath, the 40-year-old former Scotland and Sale Sharks scrum-half makes his return to the club, where he played for 5 years between 2000 – 2005, as their new boss. However, Redpath has laid down the gauntlet by saying that he will not be giving any favours to players due to old loyalties, and every member of the team will have to earn the right to play in the starting XV, especially to friends who are still playing in...Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:32:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nigel-Davies-will-build-at-Gloucester-Rugby-News-Update-a166015http://blogs.bettor.com/Nigel-Davies-will-build-at-Gloucester-Rugby-News-Update-a166015Nigel Davies will build at Gloucester – Rugby News Update Nigel Davies, the 47-year-old former Wales centre and boss at the Scarlets has joined Gloucester Rugby in the Aviva Premiership as their new boss.   With Bryan Redpath, the former Scotland international resigning before the end of season, and moving to Sale Sharks, the position was open for Davies, who has done a remarkable job at Scarlets in the RaboDirect PRO12. Speaking about his future plans, he has categorically stated...Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-happy-with-players-after-tour-Rugby-News-Update-a165506http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-happy-with-players-after-tour-Rugby-News-Update-a165506Stuart Lancaster happy with players after tour – Rugby News Update Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England, is pleased with his players after the southern hemisphere tour, and relished the chance of working with all of them. Lancaster took a 42-man squad to South Africa for a three-match test series, along with playing two other midweek games. He was able to fully utilize his squad for the 5 games, and believes that his players conducted themselves admirably, even though England los...Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:33:31 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Danny-Care-surprised-with-Man-of-the-Match-award-Rugby-News-Update-a165468http://blogs.bettor.com/Danny-Care-surprised-with-Man-of-the-Match-award-Rugby-News-Update-a165468Danny Care surprised with Man of the Match award – Rugby News Update Danny Care, the 25-year-old Harlequins and England scrum-half was excited at having the chance to play for England once again, in the third and final test against South Africa. England lost the three-match test series 2 – 0 against the Springboks and avoided a clean sweep by drawing the last test at Port Elizabeth. However, the visitors had success in their midweek games, winning both them. It gave Stuart Lancaster, the...Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:43:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-to-think-about-the-coaching-staff-Rugby-News-Update-a165466http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-to-think-about-the-coaching-staff-Rugby-News-Update-a165466Stuart Lancaster to think about the coaching staff – Rugby News Update Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England has the arduous task of planning for the future, and needs to consider if he is going to stick with the same backroom staff that he operated with in South Africa. England signed off their tour of South Africa by drawing the last test at Port Elizabeth, while losing the first two test matches. However, they won the midweek games against the South African Barbarians North and Sout...Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:40:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Danny-Care-sees-light-at-the-end-of-tunnel-Rugby-News-Update-a165585http://blogs.bettor.com/Danny-Care-sees-light-at-the-end-of-tunnel-Rugby-News-Update-a165585Danny Care sees light at the end of tunnel – Rugby News Update Danny Care, the 25-year-old Harlequins and England scrum-half, believes the English team made progress on the South Africa tour, which will benefit them in the future. England were on tour down under for a three-match test series along with two other midweek games. Despite losing the opening two tests, the English did run the Springboks close in every single match. Saving the best for the last test, the English came out with a c...Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/James-Haskell-wants-England-to-move-forward-Rugby-News-Update-a166037http://blogs.bettor.com/James-Haskell-wants-England-to-move-forward-Rugby-News-Update-a166037James Haskell wants England to move forward – Rugby News Update James Haskell, the 27-year-old England No.8 believes that his country has made major strides forward on the tour of South Africa, following the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and 2012 Six Nations Grand Slam. England lost the series 2 – 0 after drawing the final test at Port Elizabeth 14 – 14. They had earlier tasted defeated at Durban and Johannesburg, but avoiding a series clean sweep against the formidable Springboks is a major step in...Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jamie-Roberts-hoping-to-be-back-for-autumn-tests-Rugby-News-Update-a166045http://blogs.bettor.com/Jamie-Roberts-hoping-to-be-back-for-autumn-tests-Rugby-News-Update-a166045Jamie Roberts hoping to be back for autumn tests – Rugby News Update Jamie Roberts, the 25-year-old Cardiff Blues and Wales winger, who can also play in the centre, is hoping that he can return for the autumn internationals against Argentina, in November. Roberts missed out on the tour of Australia, where his team lost the three-match test series by a clean sweep. He found it difficult to sit and watch it from home, when at the back of his mind he wanted to be out there. "It has been h...Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rob-Howley-happy-with-his-players-Rugby-News-Update-a166046http://blogs.bettor.com/Rob-Howley-happy-with-his-players-Rugby-News-Update-a166046Rob Howley happy with his players – Rugby News Update Rob Howley, the 41-year-old former Wales scrum-half and current interim coach of Wales, has stated that he is proud of his players, even though they were clean swept by the Wallabies. Howley was appointed the interim coach of Wales for the tour of Australia, as permanent coach Warren Gatland unable to travel with the team due to an injury. In his absence the Wales team lost all three matches, but ran the Wallabies close in all the games....Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dylan-Hartley-never-thought-of-being-Captain-Rugby-News-Update-a165243http://blogs.bettor.com/Dylan-Hartley-never-thought-of-being-Captain-Rugby-News-Update-a165243Dylan Hartley never thought of being Captain – Rugby News Update Dylan Hartley, the 24-year-old Northampton Saints and England hooker has been named captain in the absence of Chris Robshaw, who is the permanent skipper of the team. England currently trails South Africa 2 – 0 with one match left to play at Port Elizabeth. For the crucial final test, England is without a few influential players, especially Robshaw. Hartley has been appointed as captain and he feels honoured that the coaching...Sun, 24 Jun 2012 07:38:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Brian-ODriscoll-upset-with-loss-Rugby-News-Update-a165228http://blogs.bettor.com/Brian-ODriscoll-upset-with-loss-Rugby-News-Update-a165228Brian O’Driscoll upset with loss – Rugby News Update Brian O’Driscoll, the 33-year-old Ireland captain, was left to rue the disappointing defeat against New Zealand in the third and final test at Hamilton. Ireland went into the game with confidence having run the home team close in the second test. They were hoping for another close game but at the end they got a 60 – 0 trashing by the All Blacks. O'Driscoll told Sky Sports, "That scoreline is a bit embarrassing. They were very, very c...Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:19:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Gary-Gold-looking-towards-Bath-challenge-Rugby-News-Update-a165247http://blogs.bettor.com/Gary-Gold-looking-towards-Bath-challenge-Rugby-News-Update-a165247Gary Gold looking towards Bath challenge – Rugby News Update Gary Gold, the new director of rugby at Bath, in the Aviva Premiership, feels confident that he can deliver for the club, and rise to the expectations. Prior to joining Bath Rugby, Gold had the arduous task of keeping Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership. However, he was unable to revive the fortunes of the club from the north-eat but it does seem that the Falcons will stay in the top division. Bath has made several changes in the...Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dan-Lydiate-upset-with-manner-of-defeat-Rugby-News-Update-a165275http://blogs.bettor.com/Dan-Lydiate-upset-with-manner-of-defeat-Rugby-News-Update-a165275Dan Lydiate upset with manner of defeat – Rugby News Update Dan Lydiate, the 24-year-old Dragons and Wales back-row was left to rue the manner of defeat at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, on Saturday. Wales went to Sydney with the hope of gaining their first test victory at Wallabies soil for the first time in 43 years, having not defeated Australia since 1969 in their own backyard. They were trailing Australia 2 – 0 going into the Sydney test, and after the close margin of defeat in the la...Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Catt-believes-England-developing-fast-Rugby-News-Update-a165322http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Catt-believes-England-developing-fast-Rugby-News-Update-a165322Mike Catt believes England developing fast – Rugby News Update Mike Catt, the 40-year-old former England centre and currently the interim backs coach for their tour of South Africa, believes that his team is developing fast. Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England took over coaching duties after the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and a successful 2012 Six Nations tournament led to his permanent appointment. Catt, who is a former World Cup winner under Sir Clive Woodward, believes that England i...Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alex-Goode-to-start-as-England-announce-their-squad-Rugby-News-Update-a164936http://blogs.bettor.com/Alex-Goode-to-start-as-England-announce-their-squad-Rugby-News-Update-a164936Alex Goode to start as England announce their squad – Rugby News Update  Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England has announced his squad, which takes on South Africa for the third and final test at Port Elizabeth, this Saturday.  Lancaster has announced six changes to the squad that played the game last weekend, but his hand has been forced due to injuries to England captain Chris Robshaw and Ben Youngs.  Alex Goode, the 24-year-old Saracens fly-half and fullback, will st...Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:24:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ireland-announce-squad-for-the-third-test-against-New-Zealand-Rugby-News-Update-a164931http://blogs.bettor.com/Ireland-announce-squad-for-the-third-test-against-New-Zealand-Rugby-News-Update-a164931Ireland announce squad for the third test against New Zealand – Rugby News Update  Declan Kidney, the head coach of Ireland, has announced his team for the third and final test against New Zealand, this Saturday.  Despite Ireland losing both the test matches on All Blacks' soil, there is more than just pride to play for, as they have not defeated New Zealand in over 107 years, and came close in the last game, losing out to a last-minute drop goal.  The visitors have had to re...Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:55:41 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Brian-ODriscoll-weary-of-Aaron-Cruden-Rugby-News-Update-a164850http://blogs.bettor.com/Brian-ODriscoll-weary-of-Aaron-Cruden-Rugby-News-Update-a164850Brian O’Driscoll weary of Aaron Cruden – Rugby News Update Brian O’Driscoll, the 33-year-old Leinster and Ireland centre, who is also the captain of the national team, believes that Aaron Cruden, the 23-year-old New Zealand fly-half, will pose a serious threat to his team. Ireland take on the All Blacks in the third and final test of the series this Saturday, and the home team will be with out Dan Carter, who scored a drop-goal in the final minute of the second test to hand New Zealand the v...Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:35:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alex-Goode-deserves-his-England-debut-Rugby-News-Update-a164847http://blogs.bettor.com/Alex-Goode-deserves-his-England-debut-Rugby-News-Update-a164847Alex Goode deserves his England debut – Rugby News Update Alex Goode, the 24-year-old Saracens fullback, who is equally adept at playing fly-half, is set to make his first international start for England against South Africa at Port Elizabeth, this Saturday, having made his debut last weekend by coming on as a substitute during the second test. England is currently trailing 2 – 0 in the three-match test series, and they only have pride to play for. They will be keen to avoid a series defea...Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:31:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Danny-Care-deserves-to-play-again-Rugby-News-Update-a164829http://blogs.bettor.com/Danny-Care-deserves-to-play-again-Rugby-News-Update-a164829Danny Care deserves to play again – Rugby News Update Danny Care, the 25-year-old Harlequins and England scrum-half, is going to be starting the third and final test against South Africa at Port Elizabeth, this Saturday. Care has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this year, and Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England, had branded the player as a liability, and a person that cannot be trusted. The head coach had also stated that Care will not play for England till he can be tru...Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:09:04 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Aaron-Cruden-to-replace-Dan-Carter-for-final-test-Rugby-News-Update-a165278http://blogs.bettor.com/Aaron-Cruden-to-replace-Dan-Carter-for-final-test-Rugby-News-Update-a165278Aaron Cruden to replace Dan Carter for final test – Rugby News Update New Zealand has announced the squad that plays Ireland in the third and final test this Saturday in Hamilton. The All Blacks have already secured the series by winning the first two games. Ireland lost convincingly in the first test, while the home side just edged out in the visitors in the last minute of the second test. Their hero from the game Dan Carter, who scored the winning drop goal has been ruled out, and in his...Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Catt-wants-permanent-position-Rugby-News-Update-a165298http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Catt-wants-permanent-position-Rugby-News-Update-a165298Mike Catt wants permanent position – Rugby News Update Mike Catt, the 40-year-old assistant coach of England is hoping that he will be appointed on a permanent basis following the tour of South Africa. Catt quit his role with London Irish in the Aviva Premiership to take up the role under Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England for the tour of South Africa. England is currently trailing the Springboks 2 – 0 and they play their final game against the hosts at Port Elizabeth on Saturday....Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Wales-play-unchanged-squad-for-third-test-against-the-Wallabies-Rugby-News-Update-a164534http://blogs.bettor.com/Wales-play-unchanged-squad-for-third-test-against-the-Wallabies-Rugby-News-Update-a164534Wales play unchanged squad for third test against the Wallabies – Rugby News Update Wales will name an unchanged starting XV from the one that played Australia in the second test at Melbourne, which the visiting team lost with the last kick off the game. The Welsh came to Australia for a three-match test series on the back of winning the 2012 Six Nations Grand Slam, and playing an exciting brand of rugby. They were confident that they would clinch their first test victory over the Wallabies,...Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:40:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lee-Kiss-wants-change-in-drop-goal-rules-Rugby-News-Update-a164524http://blogs.bettor.com/Lee-Kiss-wants-change-in-drop-goal-rules-Rugby-News-Update-a164524Lee Kiss wants change in drop goal rules – Rugby News Update Lee Kiss, the Ireland coach, has said that the International Rugby Board should change the rule regarding the drop goal. Speaking about the second test where Ireland lost out to a Dan Carter drop goal, he said that the rules needed a change. "If you go for a drop goal and miss then why should you get the ball back from a missed kick?" Kiss said. "That shouldn't have been their advantage. They went through it and mis...Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:29:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alex-Corbisiero-wants-to-play-the-third-test-Rugby-News-Update-a164521http://blogs.bettor.com/Alex-Corbisiero-wants-to-play-the-third-test-Rugby-News-Update-a164521Alex Corbisiero wants to play the third test – Rugby News Update Alex Corbisiero, the 23-year-old London Irish and England prop is keen to play the third-test against South Africa this Saturday, at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. England play the Springboks in the third and final test this weekend, and the visiting team will be hoping to achieve victory in the last game of the tour. The visitors have lost both the tests so far, and Corbisiero did not feature in the first due to...Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:26:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Scottish-duo-happy-with-call-up-Rugby-News-Update-a165264http://blogs.bettor.com/Scottish-duo-happy-with-call-up-Rugby-News-Update-a165264Scottish duo happy with call up – Rugby News Update Chris Cusiter, the 30-year-old Scotland scrum-half and Sean Lamont, the 31-year-old winger, who is equally adept at playing in the centre, are both ecstatic after they were named in the Scotland team to play Samoa in the last test of their tour. Andy Robinson, the head coach of Scotland has given the nod to Cusiter and Lamont, which the two players were not expecting, and it was a surprise for both of them. Cusiter possesses a strong runni...Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/South-Africa-announce-team-for-third-test-Rugby-News-Update-a164211http://blogs.bettor.com/South-Africa-announce-team-for-third-test-Rugby-News-Update-a164211South Africa announce team for third test – Rugby News Update Heyneke Meyer, the head coach of South Africa, has announced his squad for the third and final test against England. England are currently touring the southern hemisphere country for a three-match series, and they have already lost the first two games, but after their midweek win against the South African Barbarians (North), they will be confident going into the last fixture. However, Meyer has made three changes to the team that...Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:07:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-De-Villiers-gets-a-new-job-Rugby-News-Update-a164282http://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-De-Villiers-gets-a-new-job-Rugby-News-Update-a164282Peter de Villiers gets a new job – Rugby News Update  Peter de Villiers, the former head coach of South Africa has been made the Director of Rugby at the University of Western Cape. This decision comes after the former coach was working with UWC since the start of this month. De Villiers was extremely happy with his appointment, and said that it was his dream job. "I am asked how one follows up on coaching the national side at international level. The answer is simple: by giving b...Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-is-focusing-on-the-final-test-Rugby-News-Update-a164468http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-is-focusing-on-the-final-test-Rugby-News-Update-a164468Stuart Lancaster is focusing on the final test – Rugby News Update Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England believes that his team can win the third and final test at Port Elizabeth this Saturday. England is currently on tour in the southern hemisphere, where they are playing the Springboks in a three-match test series, along with two other midweek games. They have lost the first two tests, and this weekend provides them a chance to salvage a win against the formidable opponents. Howeve...Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lancaster-fields-changed-team-for-the-midweek-clash-Rugby-News-Update-a164469http://blogs.bettor.com/Lancaster-fields-changed-team-for-the-midweek-clash-Rugby-News-Update-a164469Lancaster fields changed team for the midweek clash – Rugby News Update England play their second midweek game against the South African Barbarians this Tuesday, before they lock horns against the Springboks for the final match of the tour. Staying with his policy of announcing a changed squad for the midweek games, Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England, is going to give his periphery players a chance to earn a place in the starting team for the third test. Lancaster said, "We ha...Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ugo-Monye-out-injured-Rugby-News-Update-a164517http://blogs.bettor.com/Ugo-Monye-out-injured-Rugby-News-Update-a164517Ugo Monye out injured – Rugby News Update Ugo Monye, the 29-year-old Harlequins and England winger has received a head injury, and it is likely that the player will miss out on the third test against South Africa, this Saturday. England was playing their second midweek game against the South African Barbarians (North), on Tuesday, and the winger who has been out due to a hamstring problem was playing his first game. He received a head injury during the game, and received treatment on the f...Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Gethin-Jenkins-wants-improvement-Rugby-News-Update-a165262http://blogs.bettor.com/Gethin-Jenkins-wants-improvement-Rugby-News-Update-a165262Gethin Jenkins wants improvement – Rugby News Update Gethin Jenkins, the 31-year-old Cardiff Blues and Wales prop is still upset with the manner of loss in the second test against Australia. Wales are currently on tour in the southern hemisphere to play Australia in a three-match test series but having lost the opening two matches, they have pride to play for at Sydney in the last game of the series. Australia won 25 – 23 in the dying seconds of the game after Mike Harris scored a penalty k...Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Scotland-announce-squad-for-Samoa-test-Rugby-News-Update-a165263http://blogs.bettor.com/Scotland-announce-squad-for-Samoa-test-Rugby-News-Update-a165263Scotland announce squad for Samoa test – Rugby News Update Scotland will play the last of a three-test series on their southern hemisphere tour against Samoa, this Saturday. Having already defeated Australia and Fiji in their own backyard, Andy Robinson, the head coach of Scotland, will be feeling confident that his team can sign out their tour with a win against the Islanders. The team sees three changes from the last game. The most notable absentee from the squad is John Barclay, who is g...Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Australia-announce-squad-for-third-test-Rugby-News-Update-a163946http://blogs.bettor.com/Australia-announce-squad-for-third-test-Rugby-News-Update-a163946Australia announce squad for third test – Rugby News Update Robbie Deans, the head coach of Australia, has announced the squad that will play Wales in the third and final test at Sydney, this Saturday. The Wallabies have already won the series by clinching the first two games, but they will want to have a clean sweep, while Wales would want to win their first test at Australian soil since 1969. The surprise inclusion in the squad is off Kurtley Beale, the 23-year-old fullback, who has been...Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:26:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/John-Barclay-to-fly-home-Rugby-News-Update-a164029http://blogs.bettor.com/John-Barclay-to-fly-home-Rugby-News-Update-a164029John Barclay to fly home – Rugby News Update John Barclay, the 25-year-old Scotland flanker, will not line-up for his team when they play Samoa this Saturday at Apia. Scotland on their tour of the southern hemisphere has already beaten Australia in their own backyard, and added Fiji to the list recently. However, they have one last game against Samoa but Barclay will not be participating, as he is getting married, and it was decided before the tour that he would not play the last match. A...Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Shaun-Edwards-rallying-team-for-last-push-Rugby-News-Update-a164053http://blogs.bettor.com/Shaun-Edwards-rallying-team-for-last-push-Rugby-News-Update-a164053Shaun Edwards rallying team for last push – Rugby News Update Shaun Edwards, the assistant coach of Wales, wants his team to go for it in the final test at Sydney and create history by defeating the Wallabies on Australian soil for the first time since 1969. Wales are currently touring Australia for a three-match test series, and after losing the first two matches, they have nothing but pride on the line for the last test. However, Edwards has reiterated that his team has the desire to break...Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-praises-Chris-Robshaw-Rugby-News-Update-a164448http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-praises-Chris-Robshaw-Rugby-News-Update-a164448Stuart Lancaster praises Chris Robshaw – Rugby News Update Chris Robshaw, the 26-year-old Harlequins back-row and current captain of England will play no further part in the series against South Africa, and in his place Dylan Hartley will lead the side. England is currently on tour in South Africa, where they have played the Springboks in a test match twice, having lost both the games. They have one game left in the series, and England will be without their mercurial captain for the final ga...Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Heyneke-Meyer-worried-about-injuries-Rugby-News-Update-a163553http://blogs.bettor.com/Heyneke-Meyer-worried-about-injuries-Rugby-News-Update-a163553Heyneke Meyer worried about injuries – Rugby News Update Heyneke Meyer, the head coach of South Africa, was ecstatic at winning the second test to clinch the series against the visiting England team but he was disappointed with the number of injuries he had to deal with in the aftermath of the game. England is currently on tour in the southern hemisphere to play a three-match test series against the Springboks, while playing two other midweeks games while on tour. South Africa has won the fi...Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:16:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/England-suffers-another-injury-blow-Rugby-News-Update-a163467http://blogs.bettor.com/England-suffers-another-injury-blow-Rugby-News-Update-a163467England suffers another injury blow – Rugby News Update Ben Youngs, the 22-year-old Leicester Tigers and England scrum-half has been ruled out of the Test series following a shoulder injury in the second-test against South Africa, at Johannesburg, on Saturday, June 16. England is currently on tour in the southern hemisphere country, where they are to play a three-match Test series against the Springboks. They have lost the first two tests, and play their final test next week, but Youngs will...Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:39:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Robshaw-wants-to-win-last-test-Rugby-News-Update-a163464http://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Robshaw-wants-to-win-last-test-Rugby-News-Update-a163464Chris Robshaw wants to win last test – Rugby News Update Chris Robshaw, the 26-year-old Harlequins and England back-row, and the current captain of the team, wants a consolation win in the third and final test of the series. Having lost the first two test matches against the Springboks on their tour of South Africa, the back-row is determined to win a solitary scalp next week, when the two teams lock in battle for the final time this summer. England lost 36 – 27 but they gave a massive fig...Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:32:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ireland-lose-two-important-players-Rugby-News-Update-a163510http://blogs.bettor.com/Ireland-lose-two-important-players-Rugby-News-Update-a163510Ireland lose two important players – Rugby News Update Ireland who are currently on tour to New Zealand for a three-match Test series against the All Blacks have been given a double injury blow before the third and final bout of the series. Having lost the opening two matches, the Irish, who will be hoping for a consolation win after a determined show in the second match, where they lost 22 – 19 with virtually the last kick of the game, would fee that they could win the final game if all the...Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ali-Williams-will-not-play-for-eight-weeks-Rugby-News-Update-a163824http://blogs.bettor.com/Ali-Williams-will-not-play-for-eight-weeks-Rugby-News-Update-a163824Ali Williams will not play for eight weeks – Rugby News Update Ali Williams, the 31-year-old Blues and New Zealand lock has been ruled out of competitive rugby for eight weeks following a knee injury. Williams, who is considered as one of the best locks in the game will be disappointed after having to go under the knife once again. He will miss a certain portion of the Super Rugby campaign and would be missing out the series against Ireland as well. The Irish are currently touring the south...Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sam-Warburton-upset-after-second-loss-Rugby-News-Update-a163833http://blogs.bettor.com/Sam-Warburton-upset-after-second-loss-Rugby-News-Update-a163833Sam Warburton upset after second loss – Rugby News Update Sam Warburton, the 23-year-old Wales back-row and captain was upset at his team’s 25 – 23 loss against the Wallabies, on Saturday, June 16. Wales are currently touring Australia for a three-match test series, and so far they have lost both test matches. They have not won on Wallabies soil since 1969, and Warburton was hoping before the tour that they could break that jinx. Last weekend they were close to securing a draw but it was n...Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Brian-ODriscoll-disappointed-with-second-test-loss-Rugby-News-Update-a163285http://blogs.bettor.com/Brian-ODriscoll-disappointed-with-second-test-loss-Rugby-News-Update-a163285Brian O’Driscoll disappointed with second test loss – Rugby News Update Brian O’Driscoll, the 33-year-old Ireland captain was left to rue the last minute loss to New Zealand in the second-test of a three match series. Ireland is currently touring the southern hemisphere country for a three-match test series, with the All Blacks winning the first comfortably. However, it seems that the All Blacks got out of jail in the second-test when it looked likely that Ireland would take the game, and i...Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:03:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jonathan-Sexton-determined-to-do-better-Rugby-News-Update-a163706http://blogs.bettor.com/Jonathan-Sexton-determined-to-do-better-Rugby-News-Update-a163706Jonathan Sexton determined to do better – Rugby News Update Jonathan Sexton, the 26-year-old Leinster and Ireland fly-half wants his team to put up an improved show when they take on New Zealand for the final test next week.  Ireland is currently touring the southern hemisphere nation to play a three-match test series, and they have lost the first two. After being convincingly beaten in the first test at Eden Park, they ran their opponents close in the second test, and lost 22 – 19, t...Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Robshaw-wants-England-to-win-Rugby-News-Update-a163299http://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Robshaw-wants-England-to-win-Rugby-News-Update-a163299Chris Robshaw wants England to win – Rugby News Update Chris Robshaw, the 26-year-old Harlequins and England back-row and the current captain of the team wants his troops to go out and win the second-test against South Africa. England is currently touring the southern hemisphere country, where they are to play a three-match test series along with two other midweek games. Having lost the first test last week, the back-row wants his team to create history at Ellis Park, by winning the second...Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Manu-Tuilagi-has-Stuart-Lancasters-faith-Rugby-News-Update-a163291http://blogs.bettor.com/Manu-Tuilagi-has-Stuart-Lancasters-faith-Rugby-News-Update-a163291Manu Tuilagi has Stuart Lancaster’s faith – Rugby News Update Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England believes that Manu Tuilagi, the 21-year-old Leicester Tigers centre will be the key to victory over South Africa, this Saturday, June 16. England is currently on tour in South Africa, where they are playing the Springboks in a three-match test series, along with playing two other midweek games. Having lost the first test last week at Durban, England will want to win at Ellis Park, where...Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jonathan-Joseph-relishing-his-first-start-Rugby-News-Update-a163294http://blogs.bettor.com/Jonathan-Joseph-relishing-his-first-start-Rugby-News-Update-a163294Jonathan Joseph relishing his first start – Rugby News Update Jonathan Joseph, the 21-year-old London Irish winger who is equally adept at playing in the centre, is set for his first international start, when England play South Africa on Saturday, June 16. England currently trails their hosts, the Springboks, 1- 0 in the three-match series. They are playing the second match of the series at Ellis Park, where South Africa has only lost once in 10 years and Joseph believes he is the person tha...Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Warren-Gatland-to-fly-to-Australia-Rugby-News-Update-a162659http://blogs.bettor.com/Warren-Gatland-to-fly-to-Australia-Rugby-News-Update-a162659Warren Gatland to fly to Australia – Rugby News Update Warren Gatland, the 48-year-old head coach of Wales is going to join up the team from New Zealand, with the team management saying that his arrival is ‘imminent’. Gatland has not been part of the tour till now, as he suffered a broken ankle while vacationing in New Zealand earlier this year. In his place, Rob Howley was appointed as interim head coach, and under his guidance the Wales national team is playing Australia. However, it is e...Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:22:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Wales-announces-team-for-Melbourne-test-Rugby-News-Update-a162742http://blogs.bettor.com/Wales-announces-team-for-Melbourne-test-Rugby-News-Update-a162742Wales announces team for Melbourne test – Rugby News Update Wales has announced the squad that will play Australia in the second of a three-match test series, on Saturday, June 16 at Melbourne. Rob Howley, the interim coach of Wales in place of Warren Gatland is looking to avenge the first defeat, where Australia beat them 27 – 19 in Brisbane last week. However, the Welsh will carry some momentum into the second test as they overcame the Brumbies 25 – 15 in Canberra on Tuesday. "Afte...Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/South-Africa-bring-in-the-changes-Rugby-News-Update-a162299http://blogs.bettor.com/South-Africa-bring-in-the-changes-Rugby-News-Update-a162299Heyneke Meyer makes changes in Sprinboks – Rugby News Update Heyneke Meyer, the head coach of South Africa has called up three new members to the Springboks squad that will take on England for the second of a three-match test series. England lost the first-test 22 – 17 at Durban last Saturday and will be hoping to win at Johannesburg this week, while Meyer will be looking to sustain the lead. He said, "This weekend will be a big challenge yet again against a good England side, but our...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:08:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jonathan-Joseph-to-start-in-the-second-test-Rugby-News-Update-a162443http://blogs.bettor.com/Jonathan-Joseph-to-start-in-the-second-test-Rugby-News-Update-a162443Jonathan Joseph to start in the second test – Rugby News Update Jonathan Joseph, the 21-year London Irish winger, who is equally adept at playing in the centre, is set to make his first start for England against South Africa at Johannesburg. England is currently touring South Africa, where they are playing the Springboks in a three-match test series, along with two other midweek games. Joseph made his England debut against South Africa in the first test, coming on as a substitute, but having...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-looking-to-make-changes-Rugby-News-Update-a162444http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-looking-to-make-changes-Rugby-News-Update-a162444Stuart Lancaster looking to make changes – Rugby News Update Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England, is contemplating his line-up for the second test against South Africa at Johannesburg on Saturday, June 16. England is currently on tour of South Africa, where they are to play a three-match test series against the Springboks, along with taking part in two other midweek games. They lost the first test convincingly, and two of the players received injuries. England had to endure an injur...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Coenie-Oosthuizen-will-miss-the-series-Rugby-News-Update-a162473http://blogs.bettor.com/Coenie-Oosthuizen-will-miss-the-series-Rugby-News-Update-a162473Coenie Oosthuizen will miss the series – Rugby News Update Coenie Oosthuizen, the 23-year-old South African prop, has been ruled out of the rest of the series due to a bulging disc, and is expected to be out for three months. England is touring South Africa to play a three-match test series against the Springboks, along with playing two other midweek games, under the mentorship of Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England. It is unfortunate for Oosthuizen, who had made his international d...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tim-Visser-to-make-his-long-awaited-debut-Rugby-News-Update-a162478http://blogs.bettor.com/Tim-Visser-to-make-his-long-awaited-debut-Rugby-News-Update-a162478Tim Visser to make his long-awaited debut – Rugby News Update Tim Visser, the 25-year-old Dutch born Edinburgh winger is set to make his debut for Scotland against Fiji, on Saturday, June 16. The current Scotland head coach, Andy Robinson, had signed the winger from Newcastle Falcons in 2009, when he was the boss at the Scottish club. He has finally qualified for Scotland after earning his residency. The winger has been the top scorer in the RaboDirect PRO12 League for the last three years...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/James-Haskell-wants-to-break-into-the-England-team-Rugby-News-Update-a162507http://blogs.bettor.com/James-Haskell-wants-to-break-into-the-England-team-Rugby-News-Update-a162507James Haskell wants to break into the England team – Rugby News Update James Haskell, the 27-year-old England No.8 is gunning to become a regular for England during the tour of South Africa under Stuart Lancaster, the head coach. Haskell has not played for England since the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and is yet to make a bow under Lancaster, having immense respect for him as a coach for changing the culture in the England setup. He is to play against the South African Barbarians (South) on Wedn...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Shane-Williams-moves-to-Japan-Rugby-News-Update-a162569http://blogs.bettor.com/Shane-Williams-moves-to-Japan-Rugby-News-Update-a162569Shane Williams moves to Japan – Rugby News Update Shane Williams, the 35-year-old Wales winger is set to join the Tokyo-based club Mitsubishi Dynaboars. Williams, one of the best wingers the game has ever seen, announced his international retirement last year. He played his last international game against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on December 3, 2011, scoring a try to end up as Wales' highest try scorer, and the third globally. He had announced his decision to retire from rugby...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/All-Blacks-name-squad-for-second-test-Rugby-News-Update-a162616http://blogs.bettor.com/All-Blacks-name-squad-for-second-test-Rugby-News-Update-a162616All Blacks name squad for second test – Rugby News Update New Zealand has announced their team for the second-test match against Ireland in Christchurch on Saturday. Having won the first test convincingly at Eden Park last week against the visiting team, the All Blacks will go into this game with confidence. They defeated Ireland 42 – 10, and kept their astonishing record at Eden Park intact. Steve Hansen, the head coach of the All Blacks said, "Once again, for us it's about our prepar...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rob-Howley-expects-a-better-performance-Rugby-News-Update-a161818http://blogs.bettor.com/Rob-Howley-expects-a-better-performance-Rugby-News-Update-a161818Rob Howley expects a better performance – Rugby News Update Rob Howley, the interim coach of Wales in place of Warren Gatland, wants his team to show a better performance than they did in the first-test against Australia, when they play the Brumbies during the week. After the 27 – 19 defeat to Australia, Howley spoke about the missed chances. The interim coach believes that if Wales had taken their chances, they would have prevailed in the match. Wales had pegged back the Wallabies within a...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:38:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Danny-Care-glad-to-be-back-Rugby-News-Update-a161771http://blogs.bettor.com/Danny-Care-glad-to-be-back-Rugby-News-Update-a161771Danny Care glad to be back – Rugby News Update Danny Care, the 25-year-old Harlequins and England scrum-half, has been called back into the England team for the tour of South Africa, after being out of favour for nearly a year. Care had been sidelined by Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England prior to the tour, as the England coach stated that Care cannot be ‘trusted’, following his off field antics. However, Lancaster had a change of heart for the Quins scrum-half, who enjoyed a bril...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:58:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/George-Robson-to-lead-England-Rugby-News-Update-a161765http://blogs.bettor.com/George-Robson-to-lead-England-Rugby-News-Update-a161765George Robson to lead England – Rugby News Update George Robson, the 26-year-old England Harlequins lock is set to lead England against the South African Barbarians (South) on Wednesday. England is currently touring South Africa, and besides playing a three-match test series, they are to play two midweek games, the first of which takes place in Kimberley. England will put out a new-look squad than the one that played last weekend against the Springboks. They lost the match convincingly 22 -...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:44:43 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Brad-Barritt-has-undergone-eye-surgery-Rugby-News-Update-a161739http://blogs.bettor.com/Brad-Barritt-has-undergone-eye-surgery-Rugby-News-Update-a161739Brad Barritt has undergone eye surgery – Rugby News Update Brad Barritt, the 25-year-old Saracens and England centre had a time to forget on his return to Durban, where he started off his rugby career with the Sharks. Barritt injured his eye, and he confirmed that he has gone through a minor surgery on the swelling to his left eye. England is currently on tour to South Africa where they are playing the Springboks in a three-match test series, along with playing with two midweek games. Havi...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:09:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rob-Howley-blames-missed-chances-for-defeat-Rugby-News-Update-a162135http://blogs.bettor.com/Rob-Howley-blames-missed-chances-for-defeat-Rugby-News-Update-a162135Rob Howley blames missed chances for defeat – Rugby News Update Rob Howley, the interim coach of Wales in place of Warren Gatland blamed the missed chances for his side’s loss to Australia on Saturday, June 9. Wales are currently on a three-match tour of the Australia and the Wallabies emerged victorious by a 27 – 19 score-line at Brisbane. The second match of the series takes place at Melbourne on the weekend, and Howley wants a better performance from his team, especially in regards to t...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alun-Wyn-Jones-to-lead-the-side-against-the-Brumbies-Rugby-News-Update-a162181http://blogs.bettor.com/Alun-Wyn-Jones-to-lead-the-side-against-the-Brumbies-Rugby-News-Update-a162181Alun Wyn Jones to lead the side against the Brumbies – Rugby News Update Alun Wyn Jones, the 26-year-old Ospreys and Wales lock has laid down the importance of the midweek clash against the Brumbies, on Tuesday, June 12. Wales is currently on tour of Australia, where they are to play the Wallabies in a three-match test series, and have already lost the first test. Their midweek game will see 14 changes, but the captain has laid down the gauntlet by stating that a good performance could ear...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alastair-Kellock-confident-ahead-of-Fiji-clash-Rugby-News-Update-a162427http://blogs.bettor.com/Alastair-Kellock-confident-ahead-of-Fiji-clash-Rugby-News-Update-a162427Alastair Kellock confident ahead of Fiji clash – Rugby News Update Alastair Kellock, the 30-year-old Glasgow Warriors lock is confident that they can defeat Fiji, when the two teams meet this weekend, Saturday, June 16 at Churchill Park, Lautoka. Scotland is relishing the win against Australia last week, and are taking a lot of confidence into the match against the Pacific island nation. Their forward line received all the plaudits for the win against the Wallabies, and they want a repeat of...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Adam-Johnson-to-replace-Victor-Vito-Rugby-News-Update-a162433http://blogs.bettor.com/Adam-Johnson-to-replace-Victor-Vito-Rugby-News-Update-a162433Adam Johnson to replace Victor Vito – Rugby News Update Victor Vito, the 25-year-old New Zealand back-row is set to miss the next three to five weeks of rugby due to injury. The back-row suffered an injury in the opening test against the visiting Ireland team at Eden Park. He initially left the field to get treatment for a cut, but he endured a knee injury, and has medial ligament damage. Vito said, "I can't lie, it's pretty gutting but at the end of the day I can only take hold of the...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ken-Pisi-signs-for-Northampton-Saints-Rugby-News-Update-a162434http://blogs.bettor.com/Ken-Pisi-signs-for-Northampton-Saints-Rugby-News-Update-a162434Ken Pisi signs for Northampton Saints – Rugby News Update Ken Pisi, the 23-year-old North Harbour and Samoa fullback, who is equally adept on the wing, has made the switch to the Aviva Premiership team, the Northampton Saints, ahead of the new season. He was excited with the move, and will be joining up with his brother George, who currently plays for the Saints in the centre. "I want to experience something different," he said. "I was impressed by [director of rugby] Jim Mal...Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Toby-Faletau-to-fly-back-home-Rugby-News-Update-a161586http://blogs.bettor.com/Toby-Faletau-to-fly-back-home-Rugby-News-Update-a161586Toby Faletau to fly back home – Rugby News Update Toby Faletau, the 21-year-old Wales back-row will be playing no further part on the tour of Australia, where the Welsh are playing the Wallabies in a three-match test series. The 17-time capped player sustained a hand injury in the first test loss to the Wallabies at Brisbane on Saturday, June 9, and is going to fly back home. The interim coach of Wales, Rob Howley, has called upon Gareth Delve as a back up, who will take up a place in the...Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:23:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Heyneke-Meyer-pleased-with-performance-Rugby-News-Update-a161744http://blogs.bettor.com/Heyneke-Meyer-pleased-with-performance-Rugby-News-Update-a161744Heyneke Meyer pleased with performance – Rugby News Update Heyneke Meyer, the 44-year-old head coach of South Africa, was pleased with the performance of his team, after they beat the touring England team 22 – 17 in the first test at Durban. England, coached by Stuart Lancaster, is currently on tour in the southern hemisphere to play a three-match test series against the Springboks, along with playing two other midweek games. Having lost the first test, they are preparing to play the South A...Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Catt-to-work-on-attack-Rugby-News-Update-a161760http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Catt-to-work-on-attack-Rugby-News-Update-a161760Mike Catt to work on attack – Rugby News Update Mike Catt, the 40-year-old England backs coach had admitted that his team needs to do more from an attacking point of view, if they are to win against South Africa. England is currently touring the southern hemisphere nation to play a three-match test series against the Springboks, while they will play two other midweek games on tour. After losing the first game comprehensively 22 – 17 against South Africa, Catt is worried about the lack of at...Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nick-Abendanon-called-into-the-squad-Rugby-News-Update-a162179http://blogs.bettor.com/Nick-Abendanon-called-into-the-squad-Rugby-News-Update-a162179Nick Abendanon called into the squad – Rugby News Update Nick Abdendanon, the 25-year-old England and Bath fullback, who is equally adept at playing on the wing, has been called up as a replacement for Mike Brown, the 26-year-old Harlequins fullback, as he is set to miss out the rest of the tour. England is currently undergoing a tour of South Africa, where they will play the Springboks in a three-match test series, along with playing two other midweek games. However, the visiting team lost...Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Johnson-to-make-his-debut-against-South-Africa-Rugby-News-Update-a161309http://blogs.bettor.com/Tom-Johnson-to-make-his-debut-against-South-Africa-Rugby-News-Update-a161309Tom Johnson to make his debut against South Africa – Rugby News Update Tom Johnson, the 29-year-old Exeter Chiefs' and now England's back-row will make his debut against South Africa in the first test at Durban, on Saturday, June 9. England is currently touring South Africa to play a three-match test series against the Springboks, along with playing two other midweek games. Johnson will become the first Devon club player to make an England debut since 1964 and the first person to congratula...Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:28:51 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bryan-Redpath-says-his-move-was-done-legally-Rugby-News-Update-a161303http://blogs.bettor.com/Bryan-Redpath-says-his-move-was-done-legally-Rugby-News-Update-a161303Bryan Redpath says his move was done legally – Rugby News Update Bryan Redpath, the 40-year-old former Gloucester head coach, has revealed that his move to the Shale Sharks, as director of rugby was done legally and there was no tapping up. Redpath left Gloucester in April under a cloud of controversy, and many believed that his resignation was linked to the vacant position at the Sharks, with him having an eye on the coveted post. However, Sale Sharks' chief executive, Steve Diamond, has r...Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:17:14 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Robshaw-wants-his-team-to-build-on-success-Rugby-News-Update-a161278http://blogs.bettor.com/Chris-Robshaw-wants-his-team-to-build-on-success-Rugby-News-Update-a161278Chris Robshaw wants his team to build on success – Rugby News Update Chris Robshaw, the 26-year-old England and Harlequins' back-row wants his side to go all-out against South Africa in the first test at Durban, on Saturday, June 9. England is currently touring South Africa for a three-match test series against the Springboks, along with playing two other mid-week games. Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England, took over as the coach of England following the disastrous 2011 Rugby World...Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:38:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Brown-relishing-his-start-Rugby-News-Update-a161334http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Brown-relishing-his-start-Rugby-News-Update-a161334Mike Brown relishing his start – Rugby News Update Mike Brown, the 26-year-old Harlequins and England fullback, who is equally adept on the wing, is set to start the first test against South Africa in Durban. England is currently on tour in South Africa, where they will play a three-match test series against the Springboks, along with playing two other midweek games. "I am massively over the moon to be given this opportunity," said Brown. "It has been a long time since I have...Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-De-Villiers-backs-Heyneke-Meyer-to-succeed-Rugby-News-Update-a161045http://blogs.bettor.com/Peter-De-Villiers-backs-Heyneke-Meyer-to-succeed-Rugby-News-Update-a161045Peter De Villiers backs Heyneke Meyer to succeed – Rugby News Update Peter De Villiers, the 55-year-old former coach of South Africa, has given his backing to the current Springboks' coach, Heyneke Meyer, as his team takes on England, on Saturday, June 9, 2012. England is touring South Africa for a three-match test series along with playing two other mid-week games, and Meyer’s is set to take charge of the Springboks for the first time since his appointment after the turn of the year. His p...Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:40:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/David-Pocock-wants-to-win-against-Wales-Rugby-News-Update-a161022http://blogs.bettor.com/David-Pocock-wants-to-win-against-Wales-Rugby-News-Update-a161022David Pocock wants to win against Wales – Rugby News Update David Pocock, the 24-year-old Australian flanker and current captain of the team wants to make amends against Wales, when they play at Brisbane on Saturday, June 9. Wales is currently on tour in Australia, where they are going to play a three-match test series against the Wallabies. Having lost a test against Scotland last Tuesday, Pocock and his men want to prove that they are still in line to replace the All Blacks as the number...Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:44:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-confident-of-tactically-out-maneuvering-the-Springboks-Rugby-News-Update-a161011http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuart-Lancaster-confident-of-tactically-out-maneuvering-the-Springboks-Rugby-News-Update-a161011Stuart Lancaster confident of tactically out maneuvering the Springboks – Rugby News Update Stuart Lancaster, the head coach of England is confident that his side can defeat South Africa in the opening test on Saturday, June 9. England arrived in the southern hemisphere nation last week to play the Springboks in a three-match test series, along with playing two other midweek games. Lancaster feels that his tactical changes and maneuvering will help clinch the series. He added that it is imp...Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:33:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bryan-Redpaths-availability-made-all-the-difference-Rugby-News-Update-a160967http://blogs.bettor.com/Bryan-Redpaths-availability-made-all-the-difference-Rugby-News-Update-a160967Bryan Redpath’s availability made all the difference – Rugby News Update Bryan Redpath, the 40-year-old former Gloucester head coach and Scotland scrum-half who was appointed in a coaching capacity at Sale Sharks was not the first candidate to be offered the job. Chief Executive of the Sharks, Steve Diamond, revealed that the job was offered to be another candidate before Redpath was considered for the position. He told BBC North West Tonight, "Once I knew Bryan was available, I went b...Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:20:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Wales-looking-to-upset-Australia-Rugby-News-Update-a160953http://blogs.bettor.com/Wales-looking-to-upset-Australia-Rugby-News-Update-a160953Wales looking to upset Australia – Rugby News Update Wales is set to play Australia at Brisbane tomorrow, Saturday June 9, in the first of three test matches, with their confidence sky high. Rob Howley, the interim coach of Wales in place of Warren Gatland, said, "We feel we have got an opportunity. We've arrived where we'd like to be and we can't look forward enough to Saturday." Australia go into the match at a back of a loss against Scotland, who had not won a test match in 7 g...Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:55:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rory-Best-glad-to-be-back-at-Eden-Park-Rugby-News-Update-a160942http://blogs.bettor.com/Rory-Best-glad-to-be-back-at-Eden-Park-Rugby-News-Update-a160942Rory Best glad to be back at Eden Park – Rugby News Update Rory Best, the 29-year-old Ulster and Ireland hooker is looking forward to the first test against New Zealand at Eden Park, on Saturday, June 9. Ireland play the current World Champions, the All Blacks, in a three-match test series, with the first match taking place at Eden Park, where the home team has not lost since 1994. However, the Irish have fond memories of the ground, as they defeated Australia on their last visit to the st...Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:36:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Max-Evans-available-for-Fiji-and-Samoa-Rugby-News-Update-a161313http://blogs.bettor.com/Max-Evans-available-for-Fiji-and-Samoa-Rugby-News-Update-a161313Max Evans available for Fiji and Samoa – Rugby News Update Max Evans, the 28-year-old Castres and Scotland centre is available for the remaining two test matches of the summer tour against Fiji and Samoa. Scotland takes on Fiji at Lautoka, on June 16, and they finish their tour with a game against Samoa at Apia on June 23. Evans missed the 9-6 victory over Australia, as his club was playing Toulouse over the weekend. With his club commitments over, he is likely to start for the Scots in th...Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jon-Welsh-to-fly-home-Rugby-News-Update-a161327http://blogs.bettor.com/Jon-Welsh-to-fly-home-Rugby-News-Update-a161327Jon Welsh to fly home – Rugby News Update Jon Welsh, the 25-year-old Scotland prop has dislocated his shoulder and has been ruled out of Scotland’s summer tour. After winning the game against Australia at Newcastle 9-6, due to the penalty kicking ability of Greig Laidlaw the Scottish side travels to Fiji and Samoa to play the Pacific nations for a test match each. However, Welsh, who was on the bench for those matches will not be available, and the team has called for replacements. One pe...Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Ross-to-miss-the-first-test-Rugby-News-Update-a160751http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Ross-to-miss-the-first-test-Rugby-News-Update-a160751Mike Ross to miss the first test – Rugby News Update Mike Ross, the 32-year-old Leinster and Ireland prop is battling against time to be fit for the first test against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday, June 9. "Mike Ross is rehabbing from his hamstring tear, it is going well but he hasn't trained fully and remains in some doubt ahead of the weekend," Ireland team manager Mike Kearney said. After the match at Eden Park, the teams play a match at Christchurch on June 16, and the...Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:17:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Robinson-praises-players-after-beating-Australia-Rugby-News-Update-a160732http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Robinson-praises-players-after-beating-Australia-Rugby-News-Update-a160732Andy Robinson praises players after beating Australia – Rugby News Update Andy Robinson, the head coach of Scotland, is ecstatic after winning a test against Australia at their own turf and ending the seven-game losing streak. Scotland has had a horrible 2012, not winning a single game throughout the year but this victory will prepare them well for the challenges that await them in the next few months. They play Fiji and Samoa this month, and will take loads of confidence for those game....Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:36:41 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Adam-Jones-wants-to-reach-century-before-retiring-Rugby-News-Update-a160727http://blogs.bettor.com/Adam-Jones-wants-to-reach-century-before-retiring-Rugby-News-Update-a160727Adam Jones wants to reach century before retiring – Rugby News Update Adam Jones, the 31-year-old Wales and Ospreys' prop, wants to retire with a hundred international caps to his name for Wales. Jones is part of the Wales squad that is going to play a three-match test series against Australia, starting this Saturday, June 9 at Brisbane, with further Test matches at Melbourne on June 16, and Sydney on June 23. Jones currently has 82 Tests caps, with two of those coming for the British and I...Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:23:12 GMT