It’s tough on Rhys Webb but strict rules are needed to save future of Test rugby | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianWales have to keep making a stand in an attempt to galvanise the regional game which, the Scarlets aside, remains in a depressed stateRhys Webb wants to have his Welsh cake and eat it. The Ospreys and...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Ireland to meet in first ever three-test series The three Tests will be played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane (June 9), Melbourne’s AAMI Park (June 16) and Sydney’s Allianz...
Mark McCall rules out a Test job and is keen to extend stay with Saracens
9 years ago by The Guardian• Club’s director of rugby also distances himself from 2021 Lions position• Toulon claim Rhys Webb has already signed for them for next yearMark McCall has in effect ruled himself out of contention...
George North and Ben Te’o set to miss autumn internationals with injuries
9 years ago by The Guardian• Wales winger and England midfielder the latest injury casualties• Ben Te’o awaiting verdict on whether he needs operation on ankle problemThe British & Irish Lions team-mates George North and...
Te'o likely to miss Autumn Tests
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester centre Ben Te'o is almost certain to miss England's Autumn Test's after suffering an ankle injury on Challenge Cup duty this weekend against Brive at Sixways. The 30-year old limped off after...
Tom Biggs retires following medical advice
9 years ago by Worcester WarriorsFormer Worcester Warriors wing Tom Biggs has announced his retirement from professional rugby following medical advice. The 33-year old announced on his Twitter account that after numerous operations,...
Alby Mathewson signs for Toulon
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black international scrum-half Alby Mathewson has signed for Toulon on an initial one-year deal, the Top14 club announced on Monday. Mathewson, capped on four occasions for New Zealand, has...
Dave Dennis ruled out for the rest of 2017
9 years ago by Exeter ChiefsExeter Chiefs Australian forward Dave Dennis has been ruled out for 10-12 weeks after injuring his bicep in training. "He's got a relatively serious injury, he's had an operation....
Ryan Lamb’s French defection shows the benefits of broader horizons | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianThe mercurial fly-half is flourishing in perfect conditions at La Rochelle yet England’s refusal to select players moving abroad shows no sign of easingLeone Nakarawa has already made a formidable case...
WATCH: Owen Farrell lands HUGE dump tackle on Ben Foden
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens fly-half Owen Farrell landed a massive hit on Ben Foden in yesterday's Champions Cup clash at Franklin Gardens. Saints backrower Teimana Harrison reacted angrily to the tackle and confronted...
