England lock Itoje European Player of Year
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: England lock Maro Itoje was named European Player of the Year for 2016 after a startling season.
Why Olympic inclusion could prove sevens heaven for rugby union | The Breakdown
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe shorter form of the sport will be played in Rio this summer, which according to a new report is likely to have a huge impact on its expansion in this country – and on the fifteens game tooThe impact...
Eddie Jones ready to pick Sam Underhill for England despite RFU policy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jones says resolution close over Ospreys flanker despite clubs’ disquiet• Steffon Armitage and Ben Te’o also in head coach’s thoughtsEddie Jones is ready to push forward with plans to call...
Maro Itoje: ‘Disappointments do sharpen the desire – Saracens want to go all the way this year’
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe young forward has already enjoyed a breakthrough year and grand slam win with England, but now he wants club glory with victory over Racing 92 in Saturday’s European Champions Cup final in Lyon“I...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps rule RPA Player of the Year shortlistWasps took three of the five possible places on the 2016 Rugby Player's Association Player of the Year Shortlist with the nominations of George Smith, Charles...
Saints and Sinners: the weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals were always bound to produce some heroes and villains. Who thrived under the pressure of knockout rugby and who went weak at the knees?Plenty to...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMuldowney to join Grenoble next seasonGrenoble has confirmed to have captured Connacht second row Aly Muldowney.After having his name appear on the list of players who are to be released at the end of...
Itoje and Kruis loyal to Sarries
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: The England forward-duo Maro Itoje and George Kruis have both signed new deals to remain at the Saracens until 2019.
Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyItoje and Kruis extend Saracens contracts England pair Maro Itoje and George Kruis have both signed new deals to remain with the side until 2019.Speaking on Itoje and Kruis’ contract extensions, Saracens...
Saracens lock Maro Itoje and George Kruis to new long-term contracts
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Second-row pair sign new deals to stay in north London until 2019• Itoje and Kruis played key roles in England’s Six Nations grand slam winEngland locks Maro Itoje and George Kruis have both signed...
