James Haskell to miss up to 10 weeks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have confirmed that James Haskell has had surgery on his ankle. The England and British and Irish Lions star will miss from 6 to 10 weeks while he recovers. Director...
Exeter Chiefs sign Stuart Hogg
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have today confirmed the signing of Scotland and British Lions full-back Stuart Hogg on a two-year deal. He will join from Glasgow Warriors at the start of next season. The 26-year-old...
Brian O’Driscoll and Tana Umaga write the final chapter of Speargate
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFor 13 years, Brian O’Driscoll and Tana Umaga have each been fielding questions on “that tackle” for an audience fascinated by the events of the Lions’ first Test against New Zealand...
Latest injury updates not exactly what Ireland fans wanted to hear ahead of crucial All Blacks clash
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland scrumhalf Conor Murray will not be available for the upcoming Test against the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday. The Munster and British and Irish Lions star has not recovered from the neck injury...
Conor Murray ruled out of Ireland autumn Test against New Zealand
7 years ago by The Guardian• Scrum-half will not be fit to face the All Blacks on Saturday• Player has not played since injuring neck in summer tourConor Murray has been ruled out of Ireland’s autumn Test against New Zealand...
Best off the Bench this Weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we all know by now test rugby has become 80 minute, 23 man game with the impact off your bench able to win or lose you a test match. This weekend displayed this with the Springboks and All...
World Rugby requested to intervene in Mostert's contractual battle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports in South Africa, the South African Rugby Union has asked World Rugby to intervene with and settle the ongoing contractual dispute between the Lions and Gloucester Rugby about the services...
Maro Itoje aims to curb ill-discipline but not his aggression against All Blacks
7 years ago by The Guardian• England lock knows New Zealand will exploit lack of discipline• Itoje tasted victory over All Blacks with the Lions last yearThe last time Maro Itoje beat the All Blacks thousands of people stood...
We know where the All Blacks’ heads are at – England hooker George
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen has billed the clash as bigger than last year’s series against the British and Irish Lions.
England Test bigger for All Blacks than recent Lions clashes - Hansen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen believes New Zealand's clash with England on Saturday is bigger than their drawn series against the British and Irish Lions last year. The All Blacks were denied victory...
