Summer tours offer chance to blow away mists over European rugby | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianSouthern hemisphere sides dominated the 2015 World Cup in England but since then three out of the four have struggledMaro Itoje was in reflective mood as he sprawled himself in a chair that struggled to...
Mako Vunipola: ‘What has pleased me most is playing so many games‘
8 years ago by The GuardianAfter a gruelling year the Saracens prop should be resting but instead is off to South Africa for England’s three-Test seriesA year ago this weekend Mako Vunipola was on the Lions’ bench for the opening...
England’s Billy Vunipola ready to fell South Africa’s ‘oak trees’
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s returning No 8 is excited by the physical battle ahead in South Africa – ‘if we are annoying them it means we’re in their faces, otherwise they will just bully us off the park’If there...
Springboks rejuvenated before England tour after Rassie Erasmus shake-up
8 years ago by The Guardian• Confidence high as coach recalls five overseas-based players• ‘We must maintain physicality and bring smartness into game’The Springboks’ 2007 World Cup winning coach, Jake White, wrote a recent...
Retirees XV – A Team of Legends that Called it Day in 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsa Nacewa – Leinster and Fiji (1 cap) Mr. Leinster hangs up his boots last Saturday after an illustrious career that included 4 European Cups, 1 Challenge Cup, Pro12 and Pro14...
Jones’s new attack coach charged with increasing England’s try count
8 years ago by The Guardian• Scott Wisemantel aims to inject new life into back division • Short-term contract will cover his presence in South AfricaScott Wisemantel, England’s new attack coach, having cast his eye over...
Eddie Jones’s England training methods to come under scrutiny
8 years ago by The Guardian• Rugby’s powerbrokers concerned over rise in injuries• Jones responded to criticism from Bath’s ownerEddie Jones’s training methods will be at the top of the agenda at the board meeting between...
Tom Varndell signs two-year deal with Soyaux Angoulême
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership record try-scorer Tom Varndell has signed a two-year deal with Pro D2 club Soyaux Angoulême. #ProD2 - Le @SAXV_Charente fait signer l'ailier international anglais des @scarlets_rugby...
WATCH: Top 5 Tries from U20 World Rugby Championship Round One
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA total of 44 tries were scored in the opening Round of the U20 World Rugby Championship with New Zealand leading the way with 11 tries scored in their 67-0 win over Japan. The first of the...
Topsy Ojo pens new deal with London Irish
8 years ago by London IrishLondon Irish’s record try-scorer Topsy Ojo has signed a contract extension with the club, the experienced campaigner determined to see his side make an immediate return to the Premiership. Ojo...
