Barrett wins IRPA Try of the Year award 2013Beauden Barrett’s spectacular score against France in Christchurch on June 15, 2013 has been named as the International Rugby Players’ Association’s (IRPA) Try of the Year 2013. The talented back, who came on as a replacement in that match, becomes the first New Zealander to win the […]
Rugby World Cup 2015 hosting preparations have been further boosted by the appointment of TF1 as rights holding television broadcaster for the French market by tournament owners Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL). The deal, which represents a significant financial commitment for the rights, follows a highly-competitive tender process for the French rights, which are among […]
Image credit: Brian Thompson / Press Eye Ltd. Newforge Taggers coach Sam McBurney was named as BBC Sport NI’s Unsung Hero for 2013 on Wednesday night. Sam, who also acts as a Club Community Rugby Officer for Malone RFC, was halied for his commitment and dedication towards giving young people with learning difficulties an opportunity […]
LEND LEASE’S MARTIN COYD WINS MAJOR RUGBY LEAGUE ACCOLADE AT WORLD CUP DINNER MARTIN Coyd, the Head of Environment, Health & Safety at Lend Lease, has become the sixth recipient of one of the most prestigious awards in Rugby League. The Mike Gregory Spirit of Rugby League Award – which was handed out at a […]
Bryan Habana’s spectacular score against New Zealand in the inaugural Rugby Championship has been named as the International Rugby Players’ Association’s (IRPA) Try of the Year 2012. The wing becomes the second South African to win the award after fellow Springbok Jaque Fourie was afforded the honour in 2009 for his try in the second […]
Magnificent 7 (wins in a row) The match started off in bright sunshine with a brisk swirling breeze. Grosvenor took initial possession and after a period of forward exchanges Matty Little aligned himself beautifully for a sweet drop goal. This prick seemed to spur the opposition into reaction and induce somnolence in Grosvenor. Queen’s spurned […]