Jones names barnstorming Bastareaud’s new position
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAhead of their encounter with Fiji this Saturday at Twickenham, Barbarians coach Eddie Jones has created a new position for Mathieu Bastareaud, calling the former France international a ‘utility’ player.
Pete Samu and Joe Powell to Represent Barbarians
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies stars Pete Samu and Joe Powell have been selected to represent the famous Barbarians club on their three-match tour this November. The duo will pull on the black and white hooped...
Clermont coach linked with Fiji job - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont could be in the market for a new head coach by the end of the season according to a report in Midi Olympique. Franck Azéma has been on Clermont's payroll as a coach since...
Beast also announces departure from the Sharks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing his international retirement announcement on Wednesday, Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok legend, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has also said goodbye to the Sharks. ‘I...
Springboks World Cup winners in Jones' Barbarians squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will coach a Barbarians side including four of South Africa's Rugby World Cup winners against Fiji just two weeks after they beat his England side in the Rugby World Cup final. Makazole...
Rory Best included in Barbarians squad to face Fiji
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians have revealed that Ireland legend Rory Best will run out one final time after being named in the side's team to face Fiji at Twickenham. PLAYER NEWS 📰Simply. The. Best....
Taqele Naiyaravoro signs new deal with Saints
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today announce that winger Taqele Naiyaravoro has extended his contract at Franklin’s Gardens. The 27-year-old made 28 appearances during an explosive debut season...
Former Springbok flanker announces retirement from professional rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok flanker Heinrich Brüssow has today announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 33-year-old Saints and former South Africa flanker...
England Women contracts for the 2019/20 season announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced the England Women XVs contracts for the 2019/20 season. Head coach Simon Middleton has awarded 28 players with full-time professional deals which will...
William Webb Ellis and rugby’s enduring foundational myth | Letters
7 years ago by The GuardianKen Sheard says he and Eric Dunning thoroughly debunked the story of Webb Ellis’s invention of the game, while Anne Cowper questions the use of the term ‘home side’I agree wholeheartedly that the...
