Ben Spencer signs a new deal with Saracens
9 years ago by SaracensSaracens have announced that Ben Spencer is the latest player to commit his future to the club, with the 25-year old scrum-half signing a new deal to remain at Allianz Park until 2020. Spencer...
Harry Mallinder signs new deal at Saints
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have announced that Harry Mallinder has signed a contract extension at Franklin’s Gardens until 2020. The 21-year-old has been at Saints since 2007 having come through...
RFU sets out ambitious aim to eclipse football as ‘strongest’ sport in England
9 years ago by The Guardian• Union unveils five-year plan aimed at setting new standards• ‘Our definition of strongest isn’t necessarily biggest,’ says Steve BrownNo one could accuse the Rugby Football Union of not thinking...
Sam Burgess hits back over Rob Andrew claim World Cup call-up was ‘blunder’
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘I’m very proud of my performance for England’ says former centre• Rob Andrew criticised Sam Burgess’s inclusion in squad in new bookSam Burgess has hit back at claims that his selection...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Zebo To Leave Munster Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Simon Zebo will depart the province at the end of the current season. The 27-year-old winger and fullback has attracted...
Dylan Hartley, Nathan Hughes and Joe Marler all cited after weekend of European action
9 years ago by England RugbyEngland trio Dylan Harley, Nathan Hughes and Joe Marler will all face disciplinary hearings tomorrow after the weekend of European action. Hartley was cited for striking Rabah Slimani with his...
Dylan Hartley among three forwards cited on damaging weekend for England
9 years ago by The Guardian• Joe Marler and Nathan Hughes will also face disciplinary panel• Incidents may cause disruption to Eddie Jones’ autumn plansEddie Jones’s plans for the autumn Tests are in danger of being severely...
2017 Breakthrough Player of the Year Nominees
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three nominees for this prestigious award are Argentina winger Emiliano Boffelli, New Zealand winger Rieko Ioane and France centre Damian Penaud. This award was won last year by England second-row...
Three incredible talents nominated for Breakthrough Player of the Year 2017
9 years ago by Rugby DumpWorld Rugby have announced their three nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2017 award. The list includes a young All Black superstar, plus two others who if they are not already,...
European Champions Cup’s opening results expose tournament’s black hole
9 years ago by The GuardianBrave new Europe sees ferocity on the field but ruthlessness away from it is putting game in danger, and not just for the Welsh, Scottish or ItaliansIf the loss of a team’s opening two games in Europe...
