Eddie Jones reflects on that time he lambasted Japanese rugby
8 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland coach Eddie Jones has been in the news this week after having re-signed with England Rugby until 2021. A few years back he hit the headlines for another reason though, after he ripped into the...
Saracens sign Nic Stirzaker on a three-month deal
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed the signing of Nic Stirzaker on a three-month deal. The 26-year-old captained the Melbourne Rising team to victory in the inaugural National Rugby Championship in 2014...
van der Merwe extends Sharks stay
8 years ago by Sharks RugbyThe Sharks have announced that hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed a two-year contract extension with the Durban-based side. The lively hooker signed with the Sharks having helped the Lions to back...
Ruan Ackermann - Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for November 2017
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Ackermann has been named Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for November 2017. Ackermann has made a huge impression at Kingsholm, helping his side into the top four of the Premiership...
Dragons sign Ross Moriarty on a two-year deal
8 years ago by Dragons RugbyHot on the heels of his exit at Gloucester Rugby, back-row forward Ross Moriarty has signed a two-year deal with Dragons Rugby. The 23-year-old, who has won 21 caps for Wales, is expected...
Taniela 'Tongan Thor' Tupou goes from Youtube sensation to Test rugby
8 years ago by Rugby DumpHe's already played against them with the Barbarians, but this Saturday Taniela Tupou will wear the colours of Australia as he starts on the bench for the Wallabies against Scotland. It's been a meteoric...
Jamie George to make first England start but Dylan Hartley on bench against Samoa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Hartley had captained England for all 22 Tests since Eddie Jones took over• George Ford and Chris Robshaw named co-captainsJamie George will make his first England start in Saturday’s match against...
England name side to face Samoa
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his squad to play Samoa in the final November Test of the year on Saturday. Jones has made nine changes to the starting line-up that beat Australia 30-6 last weekend at Twickenham...
OFFICIAL: Wasps sign Shields
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have confirmed that Hurricanes back-rower Brad Shields will join the club during the 2018/19 season following his Super Rugby commitments with the Hurricanes. The 26-year-old has made 86...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive legends inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame Felipe Contepomi (Argentina), Al Charron (Canada), Rob Andrew (England), Fabien Pelous (France) and Phaidra Knight (USA) were inducted into the World...
