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Top 14 Preview: The Long, Dark Teatime of Mayol…

September 18, 2014 James Harrington 11

CASTRES, FRANCE – News that Matt Giteau has signed a two-year contract extension with Top 14 champions Toulon has finally shone a solitary ray of […]

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The Medical Joker – Rugby’s Rare Breed

September 16, 2014 James Harrington 9

CASTRES, FRANCE – Even in rugby, a game known for its strange and often highly specialised specimens, medical jokers are a rare and unusual breed. […]

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The Rugby Championship Round 4 Review

September 13, 2014 Jamie Wall 8

AUCKLAND, NZ – The Rugby Championship round 4 saw two very contrasting games, a couple of unfortunate injuries and, thankfully, no qualms over officiating. I […]

Breathalyzers in Rugby? Should Drinkers Beware?

September 13, 2014 DJ Eberle 6

RWU HQ – No, we’re not talking about the Breathalyzers used by police officers to see whether a person has been driving under after being […]

The Rugby Championship Round 4: Heavyweights, Officiating and Apartheid

September 12, 2014 Jamie Wall 20

AUCKLAND, NZ – Alright, this is what The Rugby Championship needed. The greatest rivalry in rugby is about to hit us in the form of […]

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Top 14: French Rugby Authorities Drop Ball On Fritz Concussion

September 9, 2014 James Harrington 12

CASTRES, FRANCE – Remember this, 20 minutes into last season’sTop 14 play-off quarter-final between Toulouse and Racing Metro in May? The accidental collision between Florian […]