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Hooper calls on SANZAAR & World Rugby to revisit neck rolls

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has called on SANZAAR and World Rugby to take neck rolls more seriously.   This comes after the news that David Pocock has been ruled out of the Wallabies'...

Pocock ruled out of Springbok clash

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies number eight David Pocock has been withdrawn from Saturday night’s clash against South Africa after failing to overcome a neck injury sustained in the second Bledisloe Cup...

Brad Shields piles on the pounds and prepares for belated Wasps debut

8 years ago by The Guardian

England’s New Zealand-born flanker had a tough time of it in South Africa during the close season and only now is he ready to rumble with his new clubAs understatements go, Brad Shields describing his...

Lima Sopoaga set to start for Wasps against Exeter Chiefs

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2015 Super Rugby winner is set to make his debut against Exeter Chiefs this weekend. Lima Sopoaga, 27, has represented the NZ U20 side as well as the All Blacks scoring over 60 international points...

Rebels to throw Cooper a Super Rugby lifeline - reports

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to Rugby.com.au the Melbourne Rebels have launched a major push to sign Quade Cooper.   The report from Rugby.com.au states that negotiations between the Reds, Rebels and Cooper's...

Premiership Clubs spilt over £275 million bid

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England's biggest clubs are at odds following the news that a £275 million deal has been tabled from a private equity firm to buy Premiership Rugby according to The Times.   According...

Thursday Morning Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens duo set for lengthy spells on the sidelines Prop Figallo injured his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) against Newcastle Falcons, while Duncan Taylor suffered an anterior cruciate ligament...

The Rugby Championship Round Three - The Round of Opportunity

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas coach Mario Ledesma has been the least busy coach following the bye week. Following the win over South Africa in round two Ledesma has made just four changes.   One of those four changes...

Argentina change four to face All Blacks

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas coach Mario Ledesma has made four changes to his side that beat the Springboks in Mendoza to face the All Blacks this weekend.   Martin Landajo replaces Gonzalo Bertanou in the starting...

Bernard Foley dropped by Wallabies as Israel Folau proves fitness

8 years ago by The Guardian

Kurtley Beale will replace Foley against SpringboksFolau overcomes ankle injury for Saturday’s gameAustralia coach Michael Cheika sprung a selection surprise by dropping flyhalf Bernard Foley to the...