Sam Simmonds’ hat-trick helps Exeter Chiefs to easy win over London Irish
8 years ago by The Guardian• London Irish 5-45 Exeter• Exiles now nine point off 11th-placed WorcesterThere remains a mathematical chance of London Irish avoiding relegation from the Premiership this season but any realistic...
Saracens in play-offs with win over Bath as Joseph suffers ankle injury
8 years ago by The Guardian• Saracens 41-6 Bath• Jonathan Joseph’s England tour place in jeopardyAnother desperate afternoon for Bath, and not a great one for England with Jonathan Joseph hobbling off with an ankle injury...
Earls set to return for Racing 92, while Sean O'Brien in doubt for Leinster
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan van Graan is set to be handed a massive boost for Munster's Champions Cup semi-final against Racing 92 next weekend as Keith Earls is likely to be involved. Earls was expected to be sidelined for...
Ellis Genge: ‘I was a lot angrier when I was 18 than I am now’
8 years ago by The GuardianLeicester’s aggressive prop has returned from surgery fit and firing and says his reputation for losing his temper is unjustifiedEllis Genge wants to set the record straight. The Leicester and England...
Saracens pick Mako Vunipola despite mandatory rest period agreement
8 years ago by The Guardian• England prop has played for four straight weeks since Six Nations• Saracens decision raises serious concerns over player welfareSaracens have named Mako Vunipola in their team to face Bath on Sunday...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Grabham forced to retire due to injury Scarlets can today confirm that Tom Grabham has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury. The winger underwent surgery to repair...
Swys joins Springbok coaching staff for June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Swys de Bruin will join the Springbok coaching staff on a consultancy basis for the June Tests, SA Rugby has confirmed. The addition of De Bruin is part of the process to involve...
An interview with Commonwealth Games Sevens referee Richard Haughton
8 years ago by Rugby WorldFormer England Sevens player Richard Haughton will be in action as a referee at the Commonwealth Games Sevens in Australia. He relates his fascinating rugby journey… Man with the whistle: Richard Haughton...
Leading rugby agent banned for 22 months for breaching betting rules
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe agent, who represents England star Maro Itoje, will be unable to work in the sport until February 2020.
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDean Adamson signs new deal at Bedford Blues Bedford Blues have announced that winger Dean Adamson has signed a new deal to remain at Goldington Road for the 2018/19 Championship season. The...
