Farrell leads strong England team to face Italy as Jones opts against playing it safe
7 years ago by The GuardianBilly Vunipola to start in fourth successive warm-up TestJones also names three players not in Rugby World Cup squadEngland have opted to start Billy Vunipola for the fourth successive warm-up Test and...
Tatafu Polota-Nau calls time on his test career
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has today confirmed that 2019 will be his last year of Test rugby. Polota-Nau is set to bring the curtain down on his Wallabies career...
England no show was ‘a blip’, says Murray
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyTwelve days on from Twickenham, the bounce is back and so is the determination to sign off for Japan on a positive note this Saturday so Conor Murray can put Ireland’s England hammering down to a...
England to let Ruaridh McConnochie loose on Italy in World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by The Guardian• Third time lucky at Newcastle for uncapped Bath back• ‘He’s going to do well … he’s got good energy about him’England will finally unleash Bath’s uncapped Ruaridh McConnochie on Friday...
Shaun Edwards speaks on his future after the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales defence coach Shaun Edwards has broken his silence on his future after the Rugby World Cup and has confirmed that he'll likely be in France. The 52-year-old will leave...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Name Rugby World Cup Squad View this post on Instagram France have confirmed their 31-man squad for the #RWC2019 🇫🇷 Thoughts?🤔 A...
England’s Jack Nowell has appendix removed in new World Cup setback
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wing has operation in Italy after becoming ill at training camp• Nowell said to be ‘in good spirits and back running’Jack Nowell’s buildup to the World Cup has suffered another setback after...
Jack Nowell has emergency surgery for appendicitis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland winger Jack Nowell has undergone emergency surgery in Italy. The Exeter Chiefs back was struck down with appendicitis in another World Cup injury scare as he was rushed...
The Sharks confirm 2020 Super Rugby coaching staff
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed that Currie Cup Head Coach, Sean Everitt will head up the Sharks coaching team for the 2020 Super Rugby tournament. He will be assisted by backline/attack...
Latest World Rankings: Wales relinquish top spot
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have returned to the summit of the World Rankings following Wales' defeat to Ireland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Wales' short reign at the top of the World Rugby...
