Category Archives: Rugby News
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Francois Hougaard joins Puma
There have been a number of international players switching to Puma boots in the past 12 months and now there is another one to add to the list. Bulls scrum half Francois Hougaard was wearing Nike Mercurial Vapors earlier on in the Super XV season however has now … Continue reading

Lovell Rugby Interviews Ospreys and Ireland Winger Tommy Bowe (In Assocation With Kinetica)
Tommy Bowe is one of the first names on the teamsheet for both club and country and this will more than likely be the case come the first Lions test next summer. His ability in both attack and defence make him one of the best wingers in the world. … Continue reading

Lovell Rugby’s 2012 Six Nations XV
Wales were crowned the 2012 Six Nations champions after completing the Grand Slam for the third time in seven years with a win over France at the Millennium Stadium. It has been an interesting competition with many sides bringing in younger, uncapped players in to their sides. However Wales carried their impressive Rugby … Continue reading

Lovell Rugby Interview Newcastle Falcons and Scotland Prop Euan Murray in Association with Asics
Newcastle Falcons are currently fighting for their place in the top tier of English rugby and will be hoping to benefit from the experience of Euan Murray to keep them up. The team are currently bottom of the league, 8 points behind London Wasps, with five games … Continue reading

Lovell Rugby Interview Scarlets and England’s Ben Morgan In Assocation With Kooga
In the last 6 months Ben Morgan has become a household name to England rugby fans. The Scarlets number 8 was somewhat an unknown before the start of the 2011/12 season but has now shot to fame and become a popular choice with the England coaches and supporters. After … Continue reading

Lovell Rugby Interviews Ulster and Ireland Flanker Stephen Ferris in Association with Kinetica
It is a busy time of the year for Ulster and Ireland back row forward Stephen Ferris; currently representing his national side in the Six Nations and once the competition is over, going back to club rugby for an important Heineken Cup quarter final with rivals Munster. … Continue reading

Lovell Rugby – Our Six Nations 2012 Preview
With the Six Nations only days away, we thought we would give you a quick run down on each side along with and their prediction on who will come out on top come March 17th. With a handful of the best players from the last decade, including Jonny … Continue reading

England Elite Player Squad Announced
England Interim Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has announced his first EPS (Elite Player Squad) for this years Six Nations and there are some shock inclusions and exclusions. After a poor Rugby World Cup and Martin Johnson stepping down, Lancaster has the job of re-buliding the team and … Continue reading

Shane Williams to wear rugby boots featuring fans messages in final game
Tomorrow sees one of Wales’ greatest ever players hang up his International boots! Shane Williams has dominated the number 11 spot in the Welsh squad for the last 11 years, won IRB player of the Year in 2008 and is currently Wales all time leading try scorer with 57 to … Continue reading

Heineken Cup Preview – Weekend 2
A thrilling first weekend of Heineken Cup rugby was served up this weekend with the highlight being Ronan O’Gara of Munster kicking a drop goal in the last play of the game after 41 phases of build up play. There was a high profile debut during the game between Saracens and … Continue reading



