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Rugby, the game they play in Heaven!

Whatever flavour of the game you like, Union or League, fifteen a side or Sevens, whether your alliegances are to the northen hemisphere or to the south, you're welcome here.

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This is a really exciting time in the world of rugby. The British and Irish Lions are back in South Africa for the first time since 1997, the Northern Hemisphere teams are on their Summer tours. In the US, the Chuchill Cup is underway and the draw for the 2009/10 Heineken Cup has just been made.

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British and Irish Lions Tour South Africa 2009

In: International Rugby

Can the British and Irish Lions beat South Africa in the three test series about to be played? Can McGeechan pull off another master stroke as he did in 1997? more...

Heineken Cup Draw 2009/10

In: Rugby (general)

The draw for the 2009/10 Heineken rugby Cup has been made, with champions Leinster getting a favourable group. The race to the Heineken Cup final in Paris starts here! more...

British and Irish Lions Tour South Africa 2009

In: Rugby (general)

With three games gone, the British Lions have been spectacularly good and very, very bad. They have struggled to beat two of the weakest teams they will meet.. more...

British and Irish Lions Poor Against Royal XV

In: Rugby (general)

The British Lions opened their South Africa tour in unconvincing style. The scratch Royal XV pushed them all the way at Rustenburg but three late tries saved the Lions. more...

Heineken Cup Seedings 2010

In: Rugby (general)

The final qualifier for the 2010 Heineken Cup has been decided. Newport Gwent Dragons beat Italian side Calvisano for the last place. more...

British and Irish Lions Tour, South Africa 1974

In: Rugby (general)

In 1974, the British Lions left to tour South Africa in a storm of anti apartheid demonstrations and government condemnation. They returned as, 'The Invincibles'. more...

Super 14 Rugby Final Bulls Host Chiefs

In: Rugby (general)

The Chief's will have to overcome the Bulls and the altitude of Pretoria if they are to win their first ever Super 14 final at Loftus Versfeld. more...

Heineken European Cup 2009 Roundup

In: Rugby (general)

This year's Heineken Rugby Cup had everything, last gasp wins, penalty shootouts and a new winner. Here's a look back at how Leinster and Leicester made it to the final. more...

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