MP Tom Brake gets his hands dirty to help Mitcham Rugby Club

Tom Brake with volunteers at Mitcham Rugby Club

3:38pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

An MP swapped his suit for overalls as he pitched in to help a rugby club with some DIY.

Rugby mad Jack gets his day in the Twickenham spotlight

Big moment: Jack, centre, with the England team at Twickenham ahead of the Barbarians clash

8:12am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Rugby mad Jack Mulcahy could be forgiven for pinching himself, but stepping out with the England team at Twickenham was not a dream.

Rugby star Cipriani works up a sweat on Clapham Common

Danny Cipriani

5:24pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Rugby hunk Danny Cipriani got pulses racing on Saturday when he ran a fitness boot camp on Clapham Common.

Weybridge Vandals call on volunteers to make the most of cash windfall

5:47pm Monday 10th June 2013

Weybridge Vandals RFC will be using a cash windfall to improve facilities at the club, and it is calling on volunteers to help.

Merton on fire as they show their German hosts how to win rugby games

10:00am Friday 7th June 2013

Merton did the business in Germany when they won an international tournament hosted by Munster last week.

Rosslyn Park rugby history book in line for major award

A team photograph of the lost Rosslyn Park squad

6:00am Tuesday 4th June 2013

A history book on rugby club Rosslyn Park, originally penned to raise money for a war memorial, could be in-line for a major award.

Sutton & Epsom's young stars take their bow at Twickenham and meet England hero Martin Johnson

Winners: Sutton & Epsom's U11s at Twickenham

5:35pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

After winning the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup, Sutton & Epsom RFC U11s took part in a 'Parade of Champions’ at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final in front of a sell-out Twickenham crowd.

Smith takes another step towards rugby stardom

Star in the waiting: Rochelle Smith is one step closer to fulfilling her rugby dreams

7:00am Sunday 26th May 2013

Epsom rugby star Rochelle Smith is one step closer to her dream of winning the World Cup thanks to a £2,000 cash windfall.

Lions chief’s roar talent at Hampton School

Masterclass: Warren Gatland coaching at Hampton School

12:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland took time out from his preparations for the 2013 tour of Australia by spending a day in the company of Hampton School’s junior rugby players last week.

Rick proves he is no drag on the fast-track to success

The man behind the wheel: Rick Garrett's covers a quarter of a mile from a standing start in less than seven seconds.... BOOM!

9:00am Friday 24th May 2013

An Epsom drag racer is revved up and ready to take on Europe after securing his first domestic title at Pro Rod level.

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Letter to the Editor: I won't be voting for Andrew Pelling now he's Labour »

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