Harlequins extend Coaching Team contracts
8 years ago by Harlequins RugbyHarlequins has today announced contract extensions for Director of Rugby John Kingston, Head Coach Mark Mapletoft and Forwards Coach Graham Rowntree. In his first season as Director of Rugby,...
Sage, Gans back for Springbok Sevens trip to Australasia
8 years ago by South African RugbyDylan Sage and Stedman Gans have been recalled to the Springbok Sevens squad for the next two tournaments in the World Rugby Sevens Series, in Sydney, Australia next weekend and in Hamilton, New Zealand...
Ulster create beautiful video tribute for retiring legend Tommy Bowe
8 years ago by Rugby DumpTommy Bowe has confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season, hanging up his boots after a stellar career for Ulster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions. He sent out an open letter...
Deconstructing the All Blacks’ defence
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe rush defence trialled by the Hurricanes in Super Rugby was basically a testing ground for the All Blacks brains trust before they implemented it with the national team – of this I am almost sure....
Josh Adams and James Davies named in Wales’ Six Nations squad
8 years ago by The Guardian• Uncapped Adams and Davies are part of 39-man squad • Scotland have included uncapped prop Murray McCallumWales have picked the uncapped Worcester wing Josh Adams in their Six Nations squad along...
Ulster and Ireland winger Tommy Bowe to retire at the end of the year
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBowe has earned 69 caps for Ireland and played for the British and Irish Lions in 2009 and 2013.
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 5
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome cracking rugby this weekend which blew the race for a quarter final spot wide open. From Scarlets cracking win away at Bath to Racing's nail biting win at Munster, we have the tough task of picking...
The Best All Black XV Playing In Europe
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ben Franks (London Irish, 47 Caps) - The 2015 World Cup final was the last of his 47 caps for the two-time World Cup winner. Ben joined London Irish from the Hurricanes after the RWC 2015. With...
‘Cheika-Ball’: Making two playmakers and dual opensides work
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWe’ve heard of ‘Warren-ball’ to describe the mid-field crash-ball game of Warren Gatland’s Wales and his 2013 British and Irish Lions. We’re maybe too familiar with the territory-oriented...
#ThrowbackThursday: Brian O'Driscoll bloopers show how far he's come
8 years ago by Rugby DumpHaving been retired for a few years now, Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll is a much sought after pundit and media personality in rugby circles. Back in his mid twenties though, his skills off the field...
