Former Samoan international cautious over plans to let players represent more than one Test nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySir Bill Beaumont is prepared to address the possibility of players from the Pacific Islands being allowed to return to play for their country of birth after being captured by other international teams,...
Rugby Australia set to benefit from World Rugby relief fund
6 years ago by The GuardianWorld governing body announces $158m crisis fundAdvances and loans available to Sanzaar unionsRugby Australia’s financial problems could be alleviated by a $158m World Rugby relief fund as the coronavirus...
Rare footage shows 18-year-old Jonah Lomu terrorising All Blacks in 1994 trial game
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThis incredible footage shows a young Jonah Lomu in action in an All Blacks trial match way back in 1994, as he went up against New Zealand wing legend John Kirwan.
World Rugby sends £80m coronavirus relief fund to national unions
6 years ago by The GuardianCash available for unions needing immediate fundingBeaumont: ‘We are taking unprecedented action as a sport’World Rugby is providing an £80m relief fund to aid national unions during the coronavirus...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
New Zealand Rugby agrees to 50 per cent pay freeze with players for rest of 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) reached a pay agreement with players. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has reached an agreement to freeze about 50 per cent of remaining...
All Blacks players face 50% wage cut due to coronavirus crisis
6 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand Rugby will make cuts if no play in 2020All areas of game asked to ‘share financial pain’The All Blacks and many of their fellow top professional players could lose half of their income...
Thowback to Gary Halpin try scoring salute to the All Blacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scored the first try of the 1995 Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and New Zealand with a move straight from the training ground as scrumhalf Michael Bradley tapped a free-kick and gave it...
Who Is Next? The England Flyhalves In Waiting
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has regularly had an excellent playmaker running things from the #10 jersey at test level with George Ford and Owen Farrell currently bossing the position since their respective debuts. The...
World Rugby rule out SANZAAR bailout
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Vice-chairman Augustin Pichot has made clear that World Rugby won’t hand out any financial relief to cash-strapped SANZAAR (South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Argetina) nations. Pichot...
