Friday Funnies - Falconed by his own teammate!
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe end to the first half of Friday's Mitre 10 Cup match between Wellington and Southland didn't quite go to plan, as the ball was commically kicked directly into the face of young Peter Umaga-Jensen,...
Giant Nemani Nadolo grabs hat-trick in for his new club Montpellier
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIt's safe to say that this week has been a pretty good one for Montpellier in the French Top 14. They scored a comfortable 42-13 win over Brive to go third in the League before securing the...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly withdraw from 2023 RWC bid Italy have withdrawn from the Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection process saying it would cost the city of Rome too much money. "As it has always...
Vern Cotter to become highest-paid coach in rugby union
1 decade ago by MontpellierVern Cotter will become the highest-paid coach in rugby union when he leaves Scotland to take charge of Montpellier next summer. Cotter has signed a three-year deal with the Top 14 club worth...
Top 14: Midi Olympique team of the week
1 decade ago by Midi OlympiqueWith the victories of Section Paloise and Bordeaux Bègles players like Ashley-Cooper, Tom Taylor or Charly Malié were included in the team of the week list:
Guest Blogger: Cardiff Blues super start
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues BlogGuest blogger Cardiff Blues Blog takes a look at Cardiff Blues start to the season. Cardiff Blues added to their record breaking start to the 2016/17 Guinness Pro12 season with a 21-23 away at...
Cotter to coach Montpellier after Scotland exit
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland head coach Vern Cotter will return to France with Top 14 outfit Montpellier next summer.
Top 14: Why Jake White’s approach was his downfall at Montpellier
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldSouth African Jake White is set to be replaced as Montpellier coach by Vern Cotter next summer – here's a look at where he went wrongWatchful eye: Montpellier head coach Jake White oversees training....
Wednesday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMcCloskey out for at least 4 weeks Due to injury, Ulster are set to be without centre trio Stuart McCloskey, Stuart Olding and Luke Marshall for their fixture against the Ospreys this Saturday. Ulster's...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAlexander replaces Hoskins Mark Alexander will be named as the new president of the South African Rugby Union after no one else was nominated for the role. The vice-presidency will be...
