Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh sign Jaco van der Walt Edinburgh Rugby have signed South African playmaker Jaco van der Walt. The 23-year-old former Lions star will join the squad before they set-off for Bloemfontein...
Springboks make 10 changes for French Test
8 years ago by South African RugbySpringbok coach Allister Coetzee has made 10 changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s second Test in the Outgoing Tour against France in Paris, which include starts for experienced No 8 Duane...
Edinburgh sign Jaco van der Walt
8 years ago by Edinburgh RugbyEdinburgh Rugby have signed South African playmaker Jaco van der Walt. The 23-year-old former Lions star will join the squad before they set-off for Bloemfontein and will be available for selection...
Tom Croft Hangs Up His Boots
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Croft has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The Leicester Tigers, England and British & Irish Lions forward has been forced to retire on medical grounds. Croft,...
Courtney Lawes backs Owen Farrell to lead England charge against Australia
8 years ago by The Guardian• ‘He’s a brilliant leader and exceptional player,’ says fellow Lions tourist• Saracens and England fly-half to return after missing Argentina winOwen Farrell is being tipped to drive a sharply...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance win the vote to host 2023 Rugby World Cup The World Rugby Council today has chosen France ahead of South Africa to be the host nation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. France received 24...
Ross Moriarty suffers injury setback
8 years ago by Gloucester RugbyWales flanker Ross Moriarty has suffered a fresh back injury while in training with Gloucester. The 23-year-old's injury is similar to the one that ended his Lions tour in New Zealand after just...
Bulls name wider training squad for 2018 Super Rugby
8 years ago by Blue Bulls RugbyBulls Executive Rugby and Head Coach, John Mitchell, has announced his first wider training squad for the 2018 Super Rugby season and included new signings Frans van Wyk and Thembelani Bholi...
Owen Farrell set for England recall against Australia as Kruis is dropped
8 years ago by The Guardian• Farrell one of only three in squad who can play No10 and 12• Kruis released back to Saracens but Charlie Ewels retainedEddie Jones is set to pick Owen Farrell for England’s match-day squad to play...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFoot injury sidelines Jonathan Davies for 6 months Wales Rugby have confirmed that Jonathan Davies is set to be sidelined for around six months after suffering a foot injury during a 29-21...
