Billy Vunipola: ‘A lot of people still have injuries and try to hide it’
8 years ago by The GuardianThe England forward reflects on his fitness struggles and rugby’s problem with players masking their own physical painBilly Vunipola has a reputation as one of the most disarmingly honest players around,...
Permanent Springbok captain to be confirmed in 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Springboks Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that a decision on a permanent Springbok captain will only be announced in the months leading...
Erasmus rings the changes ahead of All Black Test
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will start at flyhalf for the Springboks on Saturday when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington, while Malcolm Marx and Lukhanyo Am are also back in the starting line-up...
Michael Cheika keen on Ashley-Cooper return
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika says he is happy with veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper's bid to earn a place in their squad for the 2019 World Cup in Japan. The 34-year-old utility back played the last...
Eddie Jones must pay for consultants out of his own pocket - reports
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe current state of financial turmoil in the RFU could hamper Eddie Jones' World Cup preparations. According to The Daily Mail Eddie Jones has been ordered to pay for consultants himself...
Rugby union’s English club owners consider future direction of the sport | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianA meeting on Tuesday will consider a £275m offer for a major stake and discuss a few more ideas for progressRarely has professional rugby union scanned the horizon with such mixed emotions. In several...
Premiership Team of the Week - Round Two
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second round of the Gallagher Premiership is done and dusted with Northampton Saints, Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers, Saracens and Sale Sharks all picking up wins this weekend. Meanwhile,...
Video Replays/In Pics: Ireland Women End European Series As Bronze Medallists
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUnderage stars Brittany Hogan, Emily Lane, Megan Burns and Anna Doyle made the step up to senior international Sevens as part of the Ireland Women's team that claimed a big win over England in Kazan last...
Brad Shields to see a Specialist
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Brad Shields sustained a broken cheekbone in his Premiership clash against Exeter. The New Zealand born England International was making his debut for his new club. Shields will see a specialist...
Manu Tuilagi delivers timely nudge to England head coach Eddie Jones
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Jones has been out and about watching Premiership games and he will be pleased at what he has seen in England’s two perennial problem positions. ,
