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Thursday Morning Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  All Blacks lose Jordie for Rugby Championship   All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett's season looks to be over and his place in the Rugby Championship squad has been taken by Crusaders and...

HIGHLIGHTS: England beat Spain in WRWC opener

9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.uk

Highlights from the #WRWC2017 opening game between England and Spain. Credit – World Rugby The post HIGHLIGHTS: England beat Spain in WRWC opener appeared first on EatSleepRugby.

Etzebeth to captain Springboks in Whiteley's absence

9 years ago by South Africa Rugby

Experienced lock Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in the injury absence of Warren Whiteley, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Loose forward Siya Kolisi was named as the Springbok vice-captain. Etzebeth...

Kay Wilson leads England’s rout of Spain in Women’s Rugby World Cup

9 years ago by The Guardian

• England 56-5 Spain• Wing scores four tries as holders begin their defenceA perfect 10 for England to open the defence of their World Cup crown, putting Spain to the sword with an authority expected...

England v Spain: Women's Rugby World Cup opener – live!

9 years ago by The Guardian

Live updates from the Pool B matchEmail Tom here or Tweet him here with your thoughtsGerard Meagher: standards rise but England still team to beat 10.33am BST Afternoon everyone. It is tempting, in this...

England international Mouritz Botha forced to retire

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

England international Mouritz Botha has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Big hitting Mouritz Botha retires from rugby on medical advice

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Former England and Newcastle Falcons second rower Mouritz Botha has been forced to call time onhis rugby career at the age of 35. Botha made the decision following medical advice after failing to recover...

Simon Middleton backs squad depth after naming new-look England Women's side

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

England head coach Simon Middleton has backed the depth in the squad as he announced a new-look matchday squad that will compete against Spain in the Women's World Cup opener in Dublin.

Tuesday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mouritz Botha Forced To Retire Newcastle Falcons' former England lock Mouritz Botha has been forced to call time on his rugby career at the age of 35. Full story   Connacht Rugby sign Rory...

Mouritz Botha Forced To Retire

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons' former England lock Mouritz Botha has been forced to call time on his rugby career at the age of 35.   A Premiership title winner with Saracens back in 2011, Botha has made the...