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Botha has spent two seasons at Quins

Botha to leave Harlequins new

Harlequins have announced the departure of their South African international forward Gary Botha.

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Wasps are swatted by Hodgson

Monday, 28 September 2009

London Irish 28 Wasps 16: Yesterday at the Madejski Stadium, Wasps were not so much beaten at it, as thrashed.

Borthwick hospitalised by stray boot in the eye

Monday, 28 September 2009

Saracens 19 Gloucester 16: The England captain Steve Borthwick spent last night in Moorfields Hospital so London's leading eye specialists could assess facial damage which appears to have been inflicted by the boot of the Gloucester's hooker Olivier Azam.

Saracens disappointed by 'astonishing' boos

Monday, 28 September 2009

Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths has blasted those supporters at Vicarage Road who booed their own side during yesterday's 19-16 victory over Gloucester.

Borthwick faces month on sidelines

Monday, 28 September 2009

Steve Borthwick is expected to be sidelined for up to a month after a kick to the face from Gloucester hooker Olivier Azam left him with "extreme swelling" around his right eye.

Impressive Geraghty pushes claim for call-up England squad

Monday, 28 September 2009

Northampton 30 Leeds 10: The case for Shane Geraghty's inclusion in the England team for their series of November Tests is growing stronger by the week.

Worcester's defence keeps out marauding Tait

Monday, 28 September 2009

Worcester 24 Sale 18: "It's the first time I've been here and lost," muttered Kingsley Jones, the director of rugby of Sale, adding, almost in a whisper: "What a bugger."

Murphy injured as sides share the spoils

Monday, 28 September 2009

Bath 20 Leicester 20: The Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill saw his team finally score a try after 274 minutes of rugby and nearly snatch a win at Bath on Saturday, but his delight was tempered by concern over the fitness of his captain Geordan Murphy.

Benjamin and Garvey make Sale pay for wasteful play

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Worcester Warriors 24 Sale Sharks 18: Worcester capitalise on visitors' inability to make final pass and a 'heartbreaking' refereeing decision.

Barritt wants to fill central place England's plans

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Despite Saracens' strong start to the season, the name of their inside-centre may not yet be tripping off your tongue. Strange, really, when you consider the names which Brad Barritt – for it is he – can drop into a conversation. Past team-mates include Butch James, Frans Steyn and John Smit; a few weeks ago, Barritt trained with England in a midfield comprising Jonny Wilkinson and Mike Tindall. If this man is off your radar, you need to check your radar in for a service.