Rugby Australia should buy European club to tap into northern wealth
8 years ago by The GuardianAn overseas-based Australian team could become an additional talent pool for the WallabiesIn an historic, yet largely unnoticed announcement, Raelene Castle revealed last Friday that Rugby Australia was...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySemi Radradra set to represent Fiji Fiji Ruby head coach John McKee has confirmed that dual rugby international Semi Radradra is keen to represent the Flying Fijians while Alivereti Raka has turned down...
New Zealand & Harlequins unveil Cooperation Agreement
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has today announced a cooperation agreement with Harlequins, which will see the national union strategically linked with the Premiership club both on the field and behind the...
Premiership Highlights: Harlequins v Newcastle Falcons
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA convincing victory by the away side as they dominated the match throughout. Harlequins were sloppy throughout and never looked clinical in the opposition 22. Newcastle now close to the top 4.
PRO14/Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlec Hepburn – Exeter Chiefs The Chiefs came away with a fantastic 1-point win over Northampton Saints on Saturday to stay up the top of the table. Their loosehead put in a fantastic...
Chris Robshaw says England are braced for ‘dirty tricks’ before Calcutta Cup
8 years ago by The Guardian• Flanker unfazed by memories of rogue bagpipers and traffic jams • ‘We’ve all experienced tricks and a sideshow to try and put you off’England’s players insist they will not be affected by...
Six Nations: England team named to face Scotland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has made one change to his starting line up to play Scotland on Saturdayat Murrayfield (KO 4:45pm) in the NatWest 6 Nations. Nathan Hughes (Wasps) returns...
Premiership Highlights: Leicester Tigers v Harlequins
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester fully deserved their 33-18 over Harlequins in this Aviva Premiership clash at Welford Road. It was the visitors who started the game on the front foot however with a superb finish from...
Jones names 29 man squad ahead of Scotland clash
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has called up 29 players ahead of England’s next 6 Nations match against Scotland on Saturday at Murrayfield. Jones' side have won their opening two 6 Nations...
Townsend adds six players to Scotland squad
8 years ago by Scotland RugbyScotland Head coach Gregor Townsend has named a revised Scotland squad for the 6 Nations as the group reconvened ahead of this Saturday’s Round 3 Test against England at BT Murrayfield. Harlequins...
