England national rugby union team in the autumn international

Rugby Football Union (RFU) QBE Insurance business unit has made ​​a deal with the union of England national rugby union team in the autumn international sponsors Investec successful as the title.

By the end of September 2012 through July 2016 to deal with and manage an existing partnership between QBE and the RFU to be signs of an expansion.

England and Harlequins rugby before QBE England star Nick Easter and is the official insurance partner since September 2010 served as a Brand Ambassador.

Since 2009 the Australia-based QBE's body premiership rugby in England rugby union shirt sponsorship deal with top-flight monitor to the back.

“We are very pleased to become the title sponsor of such a prestigious tournament in the sporting calendar,” said Steven Burns, chief executive officer of QBE European Operations.

He added, “The partnership not only deepens our existing relationship with rugby, but also allows the QBE brand and business to grow in the longer term. We look forward to developing the series together with the RFU in the coming months.” On QBE’s website, the company added: “QBE is making a considerable investment into rugby but we will not be disclosing (financial) details of any sponsorship agreement.”

Triggered a furore this week announced RFU Investec autumn internationals as a 12-year sponsorship will not only update a day before the company's CEO John Steele was fired on as it is faced with. Investec withdrew its backing to the decision and insisted there was nothing in the governing body informed of the fight.

Autumn internationals and 2011 Six Nations fixtures at the stadium

Rugby Football Union court ruling that the impact site online ticket exchange Viagogo inflated prices by selling those tickets at Twickenham will be able to identify is appreciated.

England's RFU case 2010 autumn internationals and Six Nations table on 2011 stadium. The RFU Viagogo accused of any wrongdoing did not, he claimed that "as found in help or" the alleged wrongdoing by others.

RFU successfully argued that, when the face value of tickets, license or permission ticket is automatically canceled by or represented at a higher price are transferred so that the benefits of such a ticket entry Contains is a trespasser.

The RFU business operations director, Paul Vaughan, said: "We are delighted to have been granted this order, which means that Viagogo will need to supply us with information about anyone who placed tickets for sale on their site from the Investec Internationals in November and this year's Six Nations.

"Once we get that information we will then decide what action to take against those individuals, clubs or educational institutions. Any Twickenham Stadium match tickets which appear for sale on Viagogo are effectively 'black market' tickets.

"Our action in tackling Viagogo head on in the court shows that we take the strongest stance possible against these marketplaces and regularly police them as far as we are able.

"Individuals who believe they have anonymity by trading their tickets through such secondary sales sites are no longer invisible and we will do our utmost to ensure that tickets go to genuine fans rather than people who wish to profit."

Other similar before RFU Rugby World Cup 2015 hosting web sites for this position now and in their battles against black market will benefit other sports will consider expected.

Granting disclosure, Mr Justice Tugendhat had said: "I conclude that RFU has no straightforward or available means of finding out the information it seeks by this application and that the making of the order sought is necessary."

He said that if any such resales that the legitimate purpose of promoting the game was because of weak doubt.

"The fact that this is not financial damage is immaterial in my judgment."

He is "no merit" claim the RFU's Viagogo case of real intention receive from advertising website to alert users of potential damage to his business was used to reject as Given.

Northampton Hired George Pisi for Upcoming Season

George Pisi has been named in the squad of Northampton for next season.

Currently Pisi is playing for French club Clermont, who can also play full-back.

In last year's autumn internationals,Pisi started playing against Ireland, England and Scotland.

"Playing against Chris Ashton and Ben Foden in the autumn was awesome, and it'll be exciting to get the chance to play with them," said Pisi.

Northampton signed Samoan star George Pisi, Autumn Internationals

Northampton for next season have signed Samoan center George Pisi.

Pisi can play full back info on French club Clermont where he has been the top 14 campaign admitted for the last third.

The 24-year-old previous year in the autumn internationals in Ireland, England and started against Scotland.

Pisi said, "Playing against Chris Ashton and Ben Foden in the autumn was awesome, and it'll be exciting to get the chance to play with them".

Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder believes Pisi instability that is useful is in addition to the team.

Director of rugby Jim Mallinder believes Pisi representative useful team is in addition to this instability.

He said, "George has improved a lot over the past year or so and we were impressed with what we've seen of him playing for Samoa in the autumn and Taranaki in the ITM Cup".

He's a strong runner who likes to play with the ball in hand.

Although he played for Samoa at centre he is comfortable in a number of positions, which will be good for our squad as a whole."

Joe Worsley replaced by England

Joe Worsley for the England match against France will not be available due to his injury.

Harlequins' Chris Robshaw is selected in replace of Joe,while Joe returns back to London for his quick neck treatment.

After sustaining an ankle injury David Wilson has also been forced to withdraw from the squad and his place has been taken by London Irish's Alex Corbisiero.

After making a comeback for Bath at the weekend, Lewis Moody has joined the team.

Croft was injured while playing for England against South Africa in the autumn internationals and has stated that he wants to get back to full fitness before he makes a return to the international stage.

Kearney set for more surgery

Rob Kearney following a long-standing knee injury is now hoping to get clearance in order to resume training.

On Tuesday morning in an effort to clear up the injury,Rob was due to undergo a surgery
that has kept him sidelined since the defeat to New Zealand in the autumn internationals.

"Hopefully I’ll get good news and be given the all-clear to get back on the field again. Fingers ‘n toes crossed!" Kearney wrote on his Twitter account.

Rob is eager and willful to be back playing in time for Leinster's Heineken Cup quarter-final against Leicester on April 9 in RBS Six Nations.

Edwards - Lydiate makes Wales tick

Wales defense trainer Shaun Edwards has hailed Dan Lydiate's impact on the international stadium and stated he be reminiscent him of England World Cup champion Richard Hill.

Newport Gwent Dragons flanker Lydiate is predictable to be named in the Wales starting line-up later today for Friday's RBS 6 Nations opener against England.

And Edwards is looking for the 23-year-old to carry on the form he illustrated in Wales colors in this season's autumn Tests, saying: "I thought Dan was our best player in the autumn international series. The thing about him is he essentially doesn't clutch your eye, which is what a good number six should be like." He added: "If you remember Richard Hill when he was playing for England, you didn't see much of him during the game."

But then you watched it back on tape and all the little bits that put the team together he was doing, like his tackling and cleaning the rocks at the right time.