The Breakdown | England’s dilemma: undermine Jones or risk missing best next options
7 years ago by The GuardianThe RFU may distract from a World Cup year as the scramble for coaches sees the available talent snaffled upThe start of the World Cup is nine months away, but countries are already thinking about their...
2018 New Zealand Rugby Award Winners
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• Kendra Cocksedge dominates awards taking Player of the Year, Women’s Player of the Year and Fiao’o Faamausili Medal• Black Ferns Sevens win first ever adidas New Zealand Team of...
DEAR LITTLE GIRL: Portia Woodman narrates inspirational new video to show your sisters and daughters
7 years ago by Rugby DumpBlack Ferns superstar Portia Woodman narrates this beautifully made video from Sky Sport NZ that aims to inspire young girls in New Zealand and around the world. The main message is that anything is possible...
Never say never - Schmidt not ruling out All Blacks role
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Joe Schmidt is set for some time away from coaching, but it may yet not be a permanent departure. Joe Schmidt has confirmed his intention to step away...
Hansen hails outstanding Ben Smith ahead of Pau switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith's lengthy association with New Zealand Rugby will end after the 2019 World Cup when he makes the switch to Top 14 side Pau. New Zealand coach Steve Hansen...
Stockdale Wins BBC NI Sports Personality Of The Year Award
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster and Ireland winger Jacob Stockdale has been chosen as the 2018 BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year. The 22-year-old had a terrific calendar year, scoring eight tries in ten Tests...
Ben Smith confirms departure from New Zealand at end of 2019 season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith has confirmed that he will be leaving New Zealand Rugby at the end of the 2019 season. 32-year-old Smith, who has played 76...
Conor Murray: 'We took the time that was necessary to get the neck fully right'
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConor Murray may be frustrated he missed Ireland’s historic victory over the All Blacks last month but he has no regrets he took the time to properly rehab his neck injury.
Five Kiwis, including a former New Zealand Sevens player, have been banned for doping
7 years ago by Rugby DumpA former New Zealand Sevens player was among five that have been banned from all forms of rugby for two years or more following doping violation allegations brought forward by Drug Free Sport New Zealand...
Johnny Sexton signs IRFU contract extension until 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland vice-captain Johnny Sexton, who was recently named 2018 World Player of the Year, has signed an IRFU contract extension which will see him play his rugby in Ireland up to the end of the 2020/21...
