Premiership rugby clubs vow to join forces to tackle losses
8 years ago by The Guardian• Club say they need to cut costs to become sustainable• Guardian investigation reveals losses of £28.5m in 2016-17Leading rugby clubs in England say they need to act together to reduce wage inflation...
Chris Ashton’s chance of England recall hit by ban-related lack of matches
8 years ago by The Guardian• Sale wing loses chance to play before England squad is named• Wasps’ Jimmy Gopperth may miss season with ligament injuryChris Ashton’s chances of a swift England recall have suffered another...
Anthony Watson in contact with 4 Top 14 clubs - reports
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports in France today suggest that four Top 14 clubs are interested in signing versatile back Anthony Watson. RMC Sport has said four big yet unnamed French clubs have shown an interest...
Owen Farrell tips ‘brilliant’ Dylan Hartley to resume England captaincy
8 years ago by The Guardian• Fly-half says Hartley did an ‘unbelievable job’ before injury• Hooker has not played for England since the Six NationsOwen Farrell has given Dylan Hartley a ringing endorsement to resume the...
Sam Underhill eager to make up for lost time after torrid start for Bath | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianThe England flanker saved a certain try against Wales but there were few other highlights in his injury-hit first seasonOn the face of it Sam Underhill endured a torrid first season at Bath. He managed...
Billy Vunipola to miss start of the Premiership season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark McCall has confirmed that Billy Vunipola will miss the start of the Premiership season having yet to recover from the broken arm sustained against the Springboks in June. The 25-year-old...
Faf de Klerk to remain with Springboks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLivewire scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is set to be at Rassie Erasmus' Springboks disposal for the entire Rugby Championship. In an interview with Rugby Pass, Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond...
Falcons prop Scott Wilson forced to retire through injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed that prop Scott Wilson has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury. The 24-year-old has made 80 appearances for the Falcons’ first team since...
Springbok flanker set for lengthy injury layoff
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks and Springbok flanker Jean-Luc du Preez is set to undergo surgery on a long-standing groin injury and will be out of action for several weeks. Du Preez was released from the Springbok squad...
REPORTS: Cheika has three tests to impress
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to Australian newspaper The Australian, the Wallabies could be searching for a new coach next month if Michael Cheika's side lose their next three tests. The Australian newspaper...
