WIN a Fish Nations T-shirt from Weird Fish

- February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

This is a good one in terms of slightly spurious connections with a major sporting event - clothing brand Weird Fish have created some limited edition t-shirts to celebrate the Six Nations, and obviously they are called Fish Nations t-shirts. Spurious connection or not, the t-shirts are quite fun and they

TRB Summer Preview – the action doesn’t stop

- May 28, 2012April 12, 2013

You might feel that with the English and Celtic Leagues drawing to a close for a summer, the next few months ahead will be a desolate hot wasteland where Rugby will be sorely missed. But, fortunately, you're wrong. Here's a quick run-through of all the action coming up over the

Newcastle’s likely relegation soothed by list of positives

- May 7, 2012April 12, 2013

Assuming that all works out as it should and Bristol win the RFU Championship at the end of this month, Newcastle will be relegated for the first time in their history. A season that started so poorly looked set to finish on a high after the recruitment of Gary Gold

Relegation freeze for Premiership Rugby?

- May 18, 2011May 18, 2011

With the Championship playoffs reaching their climax this evening, the usual debate over the promotion and relegation system has risen to prominence again, and even Sir Ian McGeechan has voiced his views this time. Guest writer Andrew Outram summarises the arguments each way - what do you think? Worcester are

Getting ready for Rugby World Cup 2011

- August 11, 2010August 11, 2010

We are gearing up for the new season here on The Rugby Blog in which we'll be going non-stop into the World Cup next year - Nick Heath takes a look at some of the highlights ahead. "Hold on tight for a fast ride, scream if you wanna go faster!" Is it

Exeter Chiefs prepare for Aviva Premiership debut

- July 28, 2010July 28, 2010

There is palpable excitement in the South-West corner of England, where Exeter Chiefs are preparing for their first season in rugby's top flight. In recent years, the club that is relegated from the Premiership has been able to bounce straight back up again, but Exeter managed to buck that trend last

Jason Robinson to play for Fylde RFC

- July 26, 2010July 26, 2010

For anyone that plays in National Two North...unlucky. Looks like you'll be facing Billy Whizz next season when he lines up for Fylde RFC. This news isn't quite as ridiculous as Jerry Collins playing for Barnstaple's twos, but it's a great story. Having left Sale's coaching team at the

Bristol and Exeter fighting for Premiership promotion

National Leagues

- May 26, 2010May 28, 2010

Both Bristol and the Exeter Chiefs have been left with a good chance to gain promotion to Guinness Premiership tonight after both sides failed to stamp their authority on the nervy 9-6 first leg victory for Exeter last week. 4329

Happy New Year from The Rugby Blog

- January 4, 2010

It's a slightly belated Happy New Year from everyone at The Rugby Blog, but as the world returns to work after the festive season, we are here to ease your blues. 3030

Launch of The Championship

National Leagues

- August 26, 2009

Wednesday saw the launch of the inaugural Championship in English domestic rugby, with a place in the Guinness Premiership at stake as the ultimate prize. 2063