England’s groundbreaking pro contracts will change women’s rugby for ever | Ali Donnelly
8 years ago by The GuardianThe RFU’s decision to award contracts is groundbreaking, says the editor of women’s rugby website Scrumqueens.comThere is nothing new about professionalism in women’s rugby. Since the Netherlands...
John Mitchell leaves Blue Bulls for England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks coach John Mitchell will join England as their new defence coach as early as Sunday, according to Netwerk24. The Afrikaans publication reports that the Bulls and...
RFU to re-introduce full-time contracts for England women's team
8 years ago by The GuardianTotal of 28 contracts will be available for the 15s sideSteve Brown: ‘We are at a tipping point for women’s rugby’The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced that it will re-introduce full-time...
Freddie Burns insists that Todd Blackadder rumours are nonsense
8 years ago by The Guardian• Bath fly-half says team are united• Joe Cokanasiga nudges Eddie JonesFreddie Burns has dismissed as “nonsense” speculation that Todd Blackadder was facing the sack as Bath’s director of rugby...
Stat Kings from Saturday's Premiership Action
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs, Bath, Saracens and Newcastle Falcons all claimed wins in Saturday's four Premiership Rugby matches with Exter claiming the biggest win on the day beating Sale Sharks 35-18. Top...
Bath resist late Quins pressure after rising star Joe Cokanasiga runs riot
8 years ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 32-37 Bath• Cokanasiga and Zach Mercer impress with two tries eachIf the recruitment of England’s defence coach as supremo was meant to transform Harlequins’ fortunes, there was little...
Todd Blackadder's future at Bath?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRumours in England suggest that Bath could be the next club to let their coach go so early in the season after Matt O'Connor and Leicester Tigers parted ways after just one round of action. Todd...
Premiership Highlights: Northampton 25-18 Harlequins
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Northampton Saints notched up their first Premiership win of the season as they edged Harlequins 25-18 in round 2. Harlequins opened the scoring with an early penalty, but the Saints kept the scoreboard...
Northampton up and running as Dylan Hartley try helps beat Harlequins
8 years ago by The Guardian• Northampton 25-18 Harlequins • Dan Biggar’s accuracy lifts SaintsDylan Hartley gave the watching Eddie Jones some timely encouragement by scoring his first Premiership try since December last year...
Rachael Burford expecting bigger things for Harlequins and Premier 15s
8 years ago by The GuardianHarlequins Ladies captain is not alone looking forward to the Premier 15s season, which for her ambitious team kicks off at Gloucester-Hartpury on Saturday afternoonThe feeling of a new season approaching...
