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Premiership Rugby: Team of the Weekend

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Rob Vickers - Newcastle Falcons Dominant shift from the Falcons loosehead against a powerful Worcester pack, strong at set-piece and made a big impact in defence with 10 tackles. Rewarded with a first-half...

Pro D2: Weekend Action

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening weekend of action from the French second-tier Pro D2 kicked off last weekend and kicked straight into gear with some shock results and excellent tries. League newcomers RC Massy Essonne provided...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union has announced that Aaron Shingler and Phil Dollman have been called up to the national squad for next month's tour. Full story     Toulon has confirmed the contract...

Pierre Gayraud leaves Bayonne for Bordeaux

9 years ago by Bayonne Rugby

Having arrived in Bayonne in 2012, Pierre Gayraud leaves the club relegated to Pro D2 at the end of this season as he signs a contract with Union Bordeaux-Bègles.   Gayraud has played only...

Pierre Spies one of 6 released by Montpellier

9 years ago by Montpellier Rugby

Pierre Spies is one of six players who have been released early from their contracts with Montpellier.   With Vern Cotter set to take over the reins, the club has announced that it will not...

Sports Club Mergers Are No Route To Growth

9 years ago by Running Rugby

One of the key things that differentiate the sports business from most other types of economic activity is the rarity of significant growth through acquisition or mergers. The recent events in Paris, which...

Quartet join Brive

9 years ago by Brive Rugby

CA Brive has announced the signings of Félix Le Bourhis, Julien Brugnaut, James Johnston and Na'ama Leleimalefaga.   Félix le Bourhis arrives from Bayonne where he made 26 appearances...