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Weekend Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Big wins for Munster, Connacht and Leinster while Ulster fall to Ospreys   Munster demolished the Southern Kings last night 68-3 in an embarrassingly one-sided game at Irish Independent Park, amassing...

Lealiifano, Japan and the Springboks join the big-name nominees at Laureus World Sports Awards

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 20th annual Laureus World Sports Awards will take place on Monday in Berlin, with former Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano, Japan and the Springboks in the hunt.       Lealiifano...

Sportwatch: AFLW, A-League, W-League, NRL Nines, women's Australian Open golf – live!

6 years ago by The Guardian

Updates on a busy day of sport across AustraliaAny thoughts? Get in touch on email or tweet @scott_heinrich 5.05am GMT Women’s Australia Open golf: Park strolls into the leadDecorated South Korean golfer...

I thought about quitting rugby, says Israel Folau ahead of Catalans Dragons debut

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Folau has not played since being sacked by Rugby Australia last May for posting homophobic comments on social media.

Folau set to make Catalans debut against Castleford

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 30-year-old former Wallabies and Waratahs full-back or winger has not played since being sacked by Rugby Australia last May.

Super W ready for launch as competition edges closer to player payday

6 years ago by The Guardian

Professionalism a matter of time, says Raelene CastleDomestic women’s rugby league kicks off at weekendAustralia’s national women’s rugby union stars will be paid for the first time this year and...

This week's most significant game of New Zealand rugby takes place in... Japan | Matt McILraith

6 years ago by The Guardian

Post-World Cup, the country is benefitting from an influx of foreign players, including a number of former All Blacks New Zealand eyes are on Japan this weekend, for a top of the table clash between two...

Rugby Australia looks for new TV deal with Fox Sports set to pull out

6 years ago by The Guardian

Broadcaster reportedly to end current partnershipRA to present its package to market this monthRugby Australia is looking for a new broadcasting partner with Fox Sports reportedly pulling the pin on their...

WATCH: Israel Folau has given his first interview for his new club

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Fallen Wallabies star Israel Folau has given his first interview with his new club, Catalan Dragons, after he joined the rugby league Super League team after being fired by Rugby Australia last May. 

LOCKED IN: James Ryan pens new IRFU deal

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland lock James Ryan has signed a three year IRFU contract up to the end of the 2022/23 season.   James made his Ireland debut at 20 years of age coming off the bench against the USA in the Red...