Thursday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons sign Jarryd Sage from Southern Kings Sage joined the Kings from the Golden Lions earlier this season, but has struggled to command a regular place with the Port Elizabeth side, making just one...
Ireland v South Africa offers chance to measure tilt in rugby union’s axis | The Breakdown
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Test could to be a highlight of the autumn series, which, All Blacks apart, looks more auspicious for the north than south, with world rankings at playWith autumn comes a fall and a rise. For the first...
World Rugby increase investment but you can still help Samoan players
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Samoa Rugby Union are in serious financial trouble ahead of their northern hemisphere tour, that includes Test matches against Scotland, Romania and England. Fundraising efforts have taken place both...
Eddie Jones names team to face Argentina
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side to face Argentina in England’s opening game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series (KO 3pm, Sky Sports). Seven players - Mike Brown (Harlequins), George Ford (Leicester...
Thursday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks squad to face France The matchday 23 features 11 players from the team which played the Barbarians in London last weekend. They've been complemented by a group of senior All Blacks...
Witch-doctor has banished my injury curse, says Manu Tuilagi
9 years ago by England RugbyManu Tuilagi has made the extraordinary claim that the injury problems which have blighted him in recent years are over following a visit to a witch-doctor in Samoa who apparently exorcised a curse caused...
Witch doctor has banished my injury curse, says Manu Tuilagi
9 years ago by The Guardian• Tuilagi told groin, hamstring and knee injuries were caused by evil spirits• Spiritual healer balmed player with Fijian oil on Samoan island of UpoluManu Tuilagi believes he has been exorcised of...
England players will consider donating fees to Samoa, says Anthony Watson
9 years ago by The Guardian• Pacific island’s union declared bankrupt by chairman and RFU to give £75,000• ‘Samoan rugby players are the most naturally gifted on the planet’Anthony Watson has revealed the England squad...
Natwest confirmed as new 6 Nations sponsor
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNatWest and Six Nations Rugby are proud to announce a one-year sponsorship agreement that will see NatWest take on the naming rights for the 2018 Six Nations Championship. The agreement will result...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySquire in doubt, while Ioane improves as All Blacks prepare for France Loose forward Liam Squire is in major doubt for the All Blacks' opening test of their northern tour after illness left him...
