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Thursday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Varndell named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for December   Bristol Rugby’s Tom Varndell has been named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for December 2016, as judged...

Rugby’s tackling laws a step forward but serious injuries remain inevitable | The Breakdown

9 years ago by The Guardian

World Rugby’s new laws may eventually result in fewer concussion cases but it will take time to remove legacy of rugby league’s influence on the 15-man gameWhen two rugby worlds collide, concussion...

Exeter Chiefs sign Kvesic

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Exeter have signed Matt Kvesic from Aviva Premiership rivals Gloucester on a three-year deal.

Tom Varndell named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for December

9 years ago by Premiership Rugby

Bristol Rugby’s Tom Varndell has been named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for December 2016, as judged by a panel of experts.   “The lad is flying again,” said...

Exeter Chiefs sign Matt Kvesic

9 years ago by Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs have signed England international Matt Kvesic on a three-year deal.   “It’s a great move for me and one that I am very excited about,” said Kvesic. “Over...

Matt Kvesic: Exeter Chiefs sign Gloucester forward for 2017-18 Premiership season

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Gloucester's England forward Matt Kvesic signs for Premiership rivals Exeter Chiefs on a three-year contract.

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lopeti Timani signs through to the end of 2019   Wallabies backrower Lopeti Timani has re-committed to Australian Rugby after signing a two-year extension with the ARU and the Melbourne Rebels.   The...

Barrington cleared while Barritt gets suspended after double tackle

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Following a dangerous challenge that resulted in a nasty concussion at the weekend, Saracens duo Richard Barrington and Brad Barritt both faced disciplinary hearings in London last night. In an interesting...

Barrington cleared while Barritt gets banned after no card

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Following a dangerous challenge that resulted in a nasty concussion at the weekend, Saracens duo Richard Barrington and Brad Barritt both faced disciplinary hearings in London last night. In an interesting...

Richard Barrington cleared of dangerous charging despite hitting...

9 years ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Saracens prop Richard Barrington has escaped a ban after smashing his shoulder into Exeter Chiefs lock Geoff Parling's head. Barrington was sent off in the early stages of Saturday's match with the Chiefs,...