Eddie Jones to name most of his Lions in England squad for autumn series
9 years ago by The Guardian• Decision will reignite debate over player welfare• Rob Baxter insists top players are not overworkedEddie Jones will on Friday reignite the debate over player welfare by naming the vast majority...
RFU’s attempt to reduce Six Nations to six weeks is defeated
9 years ago by The Guardian• RFU outvoted by five to one at Six Nations board meeting• Victory for player welfare after opposition from Joe Marler and othersThe Rugby Football Union’s hopes of reducing the Six Nations Championship...
France willing to break the bank for RWC 2023
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench 2023 Rugby World Cup bid leader Claude Atcher has told the media they would be happy to pay World Rugby £30 million more than the £120 million asking price to stage the tournament, which...
Rugby union international power rankings: who can challenge All Blacks? | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianOur first power rankings since the 2015 World Cup mark two years to go until Japan 2019. England lead the chasing pack while Australia and Wales struggleBefore the All Blacks’ record 57-0 victory over...
Danny Cipriani’s hopes of England recall ended by knee ligament tear
9 years ago by The Guardian• Cipriani out for eight to 12 weeks with injury suffered against Harlequins• Wasps playmaker at best fifth in Eddie Jones’s fly-half pecking order Danny Cipriani may be out of action until...
Cipriani Suffers Knee Ligament Tear
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps fly-half Danny Cipriani has been ruled out of action for up to 12 weeks after suffering a knee ligament tear against Harlequins on Sunday. The 14-times capped England international has enjoyed a...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors sign Jono Kitto on a short-term deal With number nines Luke Baldwin (bicep) and Jonny Arr (concussion) out injured, Director of Rugby Gary Gold has acted to bring in the 25-year-old...
Cardiff Blues sign Bristol openside flanker Olly Robinson
9 years ago by Cardiff BluesCardiff Blues have confirmed the signing of Bristol openside flanker Olly Robinson on a short-term loan deal to provide cover for Sam Warburton, Ellis Jenkins and James Botham, who are all currently...
The Day Japan Beat The Springboks
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTomorrow, 20th September 2017, will mark two years until the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup to be held in Japan. The Rugby World Cup will be held in 12 venues across the island nation and various countdown...
Wellington Hooker Asafo Aumua steps fullback to score incredible 60m try
9 years ago by Rugby DumpUp and coming New Zealand hooker Asafo Aumua continues to make a name for himself with his freakish speed and scoring ability. Over the weekend, he scored another brilliant try against Canterbury in the...
