Tamara Taylor: ‘When I first played rugby at 15 it wasn’t normal for a girl’
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland Womens’ World Cup-winner is determined not to be found wanting in a charity game of sevens 21,000ft up EverestAt first glance it reads like a classic Boys’ Own adventure yarn. This month a...
Leicester are good enough to escape relegation battle, says Mike Ford
7 years ago by The Guardian• Former England defence coach hired as consultant• Tigers are five points off bottom after dismal seasonLeicester’s new consultant, Mike Ford, believes the team have the talent and desire to escape...
Local talent Kibirige pens new Falcons deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlying winger Zach Kibirige has nailed his colours to Newcastle Falcons’ mast, the Teesside try machine signing a new two-year deal with the Kingston Park club. The 24-year-old came through...
Seattle Seawolves sign Joey Iosefa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the signing of former NFL running back Joey Iosefa. The 27-year-old played for the Houston SaberCats during the 2018 Major League Rugby season...
Jacob Stockdale and Racing 92 left to regret what might have been | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianUlster wing’s failure to ground ball let Leinster off the hook while 14-man Toulouse held off their French rivalsWhichever team ends up winning the Champions Cup this will go down as the year of the...
Champions Cup Team of the quarter-finals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a truly outstanding quarter-final round of the Champions Cup we select our Team of the Week. 1. Cyril Baille - Toulouse Baille saved a certain try following Holmes'...
Hired! Tigers bring in Ford as they face a fight for relegation
7 years ago by Leicester Tigers NewsMike Ford is to join the coaching team at Leicester Tigers for the remainder of the 2018/19 season. Former Great Britain rugby league international Ford has a wealth of coaching experience...
Bristol offer massive contract to Grand Slam flyhalf - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bristol Bears have reportedly thrown the cheque book at Wales and Cardiff Blues start Gareth Anscombe according to a report in the Rugby Paper. The Bears, who already have the highest...
Jamie George leads from the front for Saracens in Owen Farrell’s absence | Gerard Meagher
7 years ago by The GuardianThe hooker chose a good time to impress the watching England coach, Eddie Jones, at Allianz ParkOn afternoons like this it is easy to forget just how long Jamie George had to wait for his first England...
Woodward reveals 2003 extra time team talk in new video
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer England head coach sir Clive Woodward relived details about the extra time team talk during the 2003 Rugby World Cup final against Australia in Sydney.
