Follow @RedefinedRugby Fresh from their fourth-successive victory at the Port Elizabeth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, New Zealand’s men now sit in pole position in the seedings for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow. Meanwhile, in the women’s seedings, defending champions Australia lead the way, closely followed by England,
Day: January 26, 2013
Brazil Women aiming to convert South American dominance into the global game
Follow @RedefinedRugby It is a little over a year since Brazil were crowned South American Women's Sevens champions for the eighth year running, an accolade that makes them the undisputed leading side in their region. But Brazil have found life tougher on the wider international circuit, struggling to match their huge success
Zac Guildford withdraws indefinitely from the Crusaders
Follow @RedefinedRugby Crusaders wing Zac Guildford has withdrawn indefinitely from the Crusaders for the 2013 Investec Super Rugby season to undertake an intensive treatment programme to address his on-going personal issues. NZRU Chief Executive Steve Tew said: "It has been a challenging week for everyone involved, and we are working closely with
Preview: Saracens v Cardiff Blues
Follow @RedefinedRugby Alex Goode: Provided plenty of experience at the back for Saracens Saracens play their first match at their new Allianz Park home on Sunday when Cardiff Blues are the visitors in the LV=Cup. Sunday's match is a test event at Allianz Park with a limited attendance and in team news ahead
Preview: Dragons v Ospreys
Follow @RedefinedRugby Rhys Webb: Leads Ospreys Dragons young guns dominate the starting line-up to face fellow Welsh region the Ospreys at Rodney Parade on Saturday. Scrum-half Rhys Downes, who is on loan from Newport RFC, gets a place on the men of Gwent's bench, he is joined by both Aaron Coundley and Pat
Preview: Northampton v Gloucester
Follow @RedefinedRugby Back from ban: Andy Hazell Experienced flanker Andy Hazell is back after suspension for Gloucester's LV= Cup clash at Northampton on Saturday, in a side skippered by Peter Buxton which also sees Lua Lokotui make his debut for the club. Hazell and Buxton provide the wily know-how in a line-up which
Preview: Leicester vs Wasps
Follow @RedefinedRugby Back in: Tom Croft Tom Croft will run out at Welford Road for the first time in ten months when Leicester Tigers host London Wasps. Croft made his return from a neck injury in the league win at Worcester earlier this month and has been named in the Tigers starting line-up. Vereniki
Preview: Sale vs Scarlets
Follow @RedefinedRugby Captain: Gareth Maule The Scarlets have a new look to their line-up for their LV= Cup clash against Sale Sharks, with the foundation of experienced players mixed with wider young talent from across the region. With 26 of their squad not available for selection through injury or management and international duty
Preview: Harlequins vs London Welsh
Follow @RedefinedRugby Full-back: Ollie Lindsay-Hague With ten players away on international duty, Harlequins have blended youth and experience to face London Welsh in the LV= Cup. Ollie Lindsay-Hague, who was one of five young players to commit their future to the club this week, starts at full-back while Ben Botica and Karl Dickson
Preview: Bath vs Exeter
Follow @RedefinedRugby Starting: Rob Webber Rob Webber makes his debut for Bath as they welcome Exeter Chiefs to the Recreation Ground on Saturday for the third pool match of the LV= Cup. Webber, who joined the club in pre-season, will link up with Charlie Beech and Anthony Perenise in the front-row. Stuart Hooper