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Eugene Martin signs up as Pertemps Bees backs coach

Pertemps Bees have unveiled Eugene Martin as their first backs coach since Ben Harvey left Sharmans Cross Road last December. Read

Phil Maynard unveiled as Coventry director of rugby

Phil Maynard has made a dramatic return to professional rugby as director of rugby for National One outfit Coventry. Read

Worcester Warriors on the up as they surpass expectations

Brian Dick, Rugby Correspondent, reviews a remarkable season for Worcester. Read

Leach finds her level again

For some athletes equalling a personal best for a second time would be the definition of frustrating but Jessica Leach is just happy to have returned to the level she reached before injury cost her a year of her career. Read

Ally Muldowney joins the Moseley pack

Moseley have bolstered their improving pack by signing rising second-row star Ally Muldowney from Stourbridge on a twelve-month contract. Read

Maria Sharapova to miss DFS Classic at Edgbaston

The DFS Classic has received another blow with news that Maria Sharapova will not be playing at the Edgbaston Priory Club for the first time in five years. Read

Matthew Jones signs for Worcester Warriors

Former Moseley and London Welsh fly half Matthew Jones has signed a two-year deal with Worcester Warriors. Read

Moseley reveal three new faces

Moseley will today unveil three new members of next season's playing squad including the return of their former centre Andy Reay. Read

Albrechtsen looks at offers away from West Brom

Out of contract West Bromwich Albion defender Martin Albrechtsen has attracted interest from clubs both at home and abroad according to the player's agent. Read

Drahm honour bound to end happy days with Worcester

Shane Drahm's appearance in this weekend's European Challenge Cup final will be his last for Worcester, thereby ending speculation he is set to stay at Sixways. The Warriors fly half confirmed yesterday that attempts to extricate him from a contract with Japanese outfit Kubota Spears had failed and he will now end his three-year association with the club at Kingsholm against Bath. Read

Winter boost as Moseley's Ollie gets selected for tour

Having been named in the England Counties squad to tour North America next month, Moseley wing Ollie Winter is looking to salvage something positive from a difficult campaign. Read

Worcester Warriors in hunt for Matthew Jones

Former Wales international Matthew Jones has emerged as a surprise contender for the Worcester No 10 shirt next season and a move that would see him reunited with compatriot Mike Ruddock. Read

Samoan star Feaunati joins Veseyans in Midland league

Scrum halves and back row forwards enjoying the relatively quiet life of Midlands Four West (North) will get a rude awakening next season following the news Samoa international Isaac Feaunati has signed for Veseyans. Read

RFU puts money first in play-off sideshow

Two of Worcester's four Premiership campaigns have come down to final-day deciders, showing it is possible to provide end-of-season thrills without compromising the integrity of the Guinness Premiership. Read

Ashia Hansen's battle to overcome injury

While the easy smile and positive mantra about reaching one last Olympic Games make Ashia Hansen's company anenjoyable experience, the cross shaped scar on her left knee tells a different story. Read

Hadley delighted by Jordon McGrath's Loughborough run

Coach Tony Hadley has praised the 'breathtaking' performance of Birchfield Harrier Jordan McGrath following the 18-year-old's massive personal best last weekend. Read

Rodwell stays at Moseley, while Pertemps Bees sweat on appeal

Moseley have announced the first tranche of retained players to join captain Neil Mason in next year's squad, including England Sevens aspirant James Rodwell. Read

Ashia Hansen backs Dwain Chambers' bid to keep on running

Ashia Hansen has called for self-confessed drugs cheat Dwain Chambers to be allowed to continue with his athletics career free from the public dischord that has soured his return to the sport. Read

Ruddock cool on Drahm bid

Mike Ruddock is pessimistic about the chances of Shane Drahm being able to extend his Worcester career as the fly half seeks to extricate himself from his contract with Kubota Spears. Read

Marion Bartoli confirms DFS classic appearance at Edgbaston

The strength of the field for next month's DFS Classic continues to grow with the announcement that 2007 Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli has confirmed she will begin her grass court campaign at the Edgbaston Priory Club. Read

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Brian has been Birmingham Post's rugby union correspondent for the last three years and also writes on a wide range of topics including tennis, athletics and football. In 2006 he was named Midlands Sports Journalist of the Year and he has also been recognised by the Warwickshire Lawn Tennis Association.

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