Thursday 22 May 2014

Kingsley Jones to leave job with Russia

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Russian head coach Kingsley Jones will leave his post after 2 and half years in charge following the World Cup qualifying match with Germany this weekend.

Could Timisoara/Saracens partnership lead to an opportunity for Romanian star Cătălin Fercu?

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After Romanian full back Cătălin Fercu made a shock debut for Premiership table toppers Saracens in a friendly with Gloucester, could he now finally get the opportunity to prove himself on a bigger stage?

Wednesday 21 May 2014

Japan recruit Leigh Jones as defence coach

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Hong Kong coach Leigh Jones has been recruited by Eddie Jones to help the Japanese in the role of defence coach in the lead up to next year's World Cup in England.

Wednesday 14 May 2014

Mamuka Gorgodze to face South Africa in June

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Georgian back rower Mamuka Gorgodze has been named in the "World XV" squad to face the Springboks for the first time in his career on June 7 in Cape Town.

Details of confirmation of the All Blacks test match in the USA

imageHaving been in the pipeline for months, it's finally been confirmed that the All Blacks, the number 1 ranked side the world and leading brand in world rugby will travel to the USA for the first time in the professional era. Here is a look at the details behind the game.

Monday 12 May 2014

Who is officially classified as a "Tier 2" nation?

imageWho exactly do the IRB classify officially as "Tier 2" nations? The answer is far more unclear and confusing than you might imagine.

Sunday 11 May 2014

Romania's search for wingers

imageBy November last year, Romania were in desperate straights regarding the wing position. Several were tried and amongst them were some largely forgettable players. Will the emergence of Ionut Dumitru and return of Madalin Lemnaru see the Oaks problems come to an end?

Friday 9 May 2014

Fiji appoint John McKee as new head coach

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Some background on the new Fiji head coach John McKee, an New Zealander who will take the role of Fiji head coach following the sacking of Inoke Male last January.