The Breakdown | Change or die: rugby union's growing financial storm calls for strong action
6 years ago by The GuardianThe fact the RFU, the world’s richest union, is having to make cutbacks should focus minds amid plans to restart rugbyMoney is not talking but hollering as the impact of the coronavirus continues to...
Super Rugby AU Line Ups
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of Super Rugby Au sees the Western Force return to Super Rugby taking on the Waratahs at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday with the Rebels taking on the Reds on Friday. Campbell...
Saracens secure Vunipola at fly-half until 2023
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented young fly-half Manu Vunipola has penned a deal at Saracens which will keep him at the club until 2023. The cousin of current England stalwarts Mako and Billy, Manu has given good account...
Vunipola the latest player to graduate from the Saracens' Academy
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced that flyhalf Manu Vunipola has extended his contract at the club until 2023. The youngster is the latest Senior Academy player to sign fresh terms and graduate to the first-team...
Leicester Tigers lock in halfback pairing
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have continued their re-signings with England duo Ben Youngs and George Ford penning new deals with the side. England’s most-capped scrum-half, with 99 Test appearances,...
Reports suggest that French clubs have agreed to reduce salary caps
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vote on Wednesday will confirm the new salary caps for the TOP14 and PROD2, the top two club competitions in France, according to a report by RugbyRama. The organising body of French professional...
World Cup winner Phil Vickery
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former England prop on cooking, claustrophobia and losing his cool at the wicket Champions! Phil Vickery of England poses with the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003 (Getty Images)The former England prop on cooking,...
Hoskins Sotutu on attempting to dive like Rokocoko and emulating his winger dad
6 years ago by Rugby DumpBlues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has risen to prominence with consistently impressive performances for the Blues in this season Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The mobile forward has also caught the...
One of rugby's most entertaining characters turns 30 today and this footage shows why we love him
6 years ago by Rugby DumpHarlequins and England prop Joe Marler celebrates his 30th birthday today. Over the years he's entertained with numerous amusing moments both on and off the field. Here's a short look at some of those...
Leicester secure the future services of 10 promising youngsters
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are upbeat at the announcement that 10 youngsters at the club have committed their immediate futures to Welford Road. The players are: Ben White Tommy Reffell George...
