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Wales close to claiming big scalp

9 years ago by Welsh Rugby News

Wales' first match of the Hong Kong Sevens could so easily have been a well-deserved (and long-awaited) victory against New Zealand, but it wasn't to be.

Weekly Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New coach to be appointed at London Scottish   London Scottish have confirmed that they will appoint a new Head Coach to take over from Peter Richards at the end of the season.   "After a...

The demise of the NZ southern man

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

For a long time Auckland sports teams and residents have received a bad rap among New Zealand’s provinces, particularly those from the South. There is a common belief that Aucklanders spend their...

Hurricanes too good for Waratahs in Super Rugby

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

The NSW Waratahs are ruing another sloppy start and diabolical defensive display after being handed a Super Rugby reality check in Wellington. The Waratahs travelled to the New Zealand capital with high...

Hurricanes hold off gutsy Waratahs

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

The Hurricanes weathered a second-half comeback from the Waratahs for a win that extended Australia's Super Rugby misery against New Zealand teams.

Lions watch: tightheads and hookers

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

New Zealand have the highest strike rate off set piece possession in the world game. That is why it is imperative that the Lions jolt them out of their rhythm on their set piece ball, and unleash hell...

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blues sign Lee Dickson Bedford Blues have confirmed the signing of England international scrum half Lee Dickson as a player/coach for the 2017/18 Championship season.   Dickson, 32, makes...

Glasgow Academy duo sign professional contracts

9 years ago by Glasgow Rugby

George Horne and Paddy Kelly have signed professional contracts with Glasgow Warriors, having made their senior debuts earlier this season, coming off the bench in a home game against the Ospreys.    Both...

Williams fined for buying cocaine

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

A French court has fined former New Zealand international Ali Williams €1,500 (£1,280) for buying cocaine outside a Paris nightclub.

Saracens performance director Phil Morrow to join Lions tour

9 years ago by British & Irish Lions

Saracens’ performance director Phil Morrow has been recruited by Warren Gatland for the British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand this summer.   “Phil’s contribution...