Covid spike leads government to pause return of fans to sports stadiums
6 years ago by The GuardianSupporters very unlikely to be allowed on 1 October as plannedPrime minister pressured to create ‘support package’ for sport The government is set to pause its plans for the partial return of fans...
Wales' men’s sevens programme to cease to operate
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that its men’s sevens programme will cease to operate in its current format for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19. The...
Quiz: sport in the 1980s
6 years ago by The GuardianFollowing on from his quiz about football in the 1980s, Steven Pye has 15 questions about other sporting occasions of the decadeAt which football ground in London did Barry McGuigan beat Eusebio Pedroza...
England complete coaching team ahead of 2020 Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men's head coach Eddie Jones has completed his coaching team ahead of the 2020 Six Nations with the appoints of Simon Amor and Matt Proudfoot as his new assistant coaches. Proudfoot and...
Confusion reigns over Israel Folau's potential return to rugby league | Matt Cleary
7 years ago by The GuardianAt the nub of the issue is whether RLIF has veto power over Tonga’s selection of FolauThe news that Israel Folau had been approved by the Rugby League International Federation to play for Tonga in Test...
Israel Folau set to return to rugby league with Tonga's national team – reports
7 years ago by The GuardianThe former Wallaby, who was sacked over Instagram post that claimed gay people would go to hell, has reportedly been registered to play for TongaIsrael Folau appears set for a stunning return to rugby...
Olympians set to make Rugby World Cup history at Japan 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a historic first for the Rugby World Cup, 18 Olympians from nine nations are set to take to the field at Japan 2019, the first Rugby World Cup to be held in Asia, which begins on Friday when hosts Japan...
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...
Martin Gleeson joins Wasps coaching team
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced that Martin Gleeson will be joining the Club as Assistant Attack Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season. The former Rugby League star will be making the switch...
James Lowes appointed to Ealing Trailfinders Coaching Team
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders can today confirm that James Lowes has been appointed to the coaching team for the 2019/20 season. Lowes brings a wealth of experience to Trailfinders Sports...
