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Ruan Ackermann finds room for Gloucester growth after father's exit

5 years ago by The Guardian

The back-row, whose side visit Newcastle on Saturday, backs the Premiership strugglers to kick on under George SkivingtonRuan Ackermann considered leaving Gloucester when his father, Johan, ended his contract...

The time George Ford got ended by a Samoan and bounced to his feet

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Back in 2014 Samoan centre Johnny Leota was sin binned for a huge hit on England’s George Ford during an Autumn international at Twickenham.

Symons returns as Quins name team to host London Irish

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Second row Matt Symons returns to fitness to face his former side as Paul Gustard names Quins' side to host London Irish   Paul Gustard has named the matchday squad to face local rivals London Irish...

Georgian International Lasha Jaiani Heads To The Premiership

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have announced the signing of Georgian second-row Lasha Jaiani, who will join the club immediately.   The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the recent Autumn Nations Cup...

Uncertainty over 2021 Women’s Six Nations

5 years ago by Rugby World

Growing concerns over the championship with fixtures yet to be announcedDefending champs: England sealed back-to-back Grand Slams by beating Italy last year (Getty Images)Uncertainty over 2021 Women’s...

Women's Six Nations in jeopardy over Covid-19 but London Irish get go-ahead

5 years ago by The Guardian

Date still not set for start of 2021 Women’s Six NationsPremiership avoids more cancellations despite infections riseThe Women’s Six Nations is in doubt because of the rising number of Covid-19 infections,...

And the Premiership Player of the Month Award goes to...

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps hooker Alfie Barbeary has been named the Premiership’s Player of the Month award.   Barbeary is well-deserving of the accolade with a string of brilliant performances which has rendered...

Watch: Bizarre decider in Japanese university rugby match

5 years ago by Rugby World

Freddie Burns shares footage of strange ceremony to decide winnerWatch: Bizarre decider in Japanese university rugby match Former England fly-half Freddie Burns is adjusting to life in Japan as …Continue...

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rounds 3 and 4 Referee Appointments

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nika Amashukeli of Georgia will make his debut as a Champions Cup referee when he takes charge of the Round 3 fixture between Pool B joint-leaders, Racing 92, and Harlequins at Paris La Défense...

East Midlands Derby Cancelled

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership Rugby have confirmed that the Club’s Premiership fixture against Leicester Tigers on Saturday has been cancelled.   In this week’s round of PCR testing ahead of the...