Test Combos - June Tests Week 1
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a fresh look at the top performers from the first week of the June Tests. We have decided to pick the best combinations XV's from the weekend's action. Front Row - New Zealand The...
Former Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes joins La Rochelle
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle have confirmed that former Ulster Rugby head coach Jono Gibbes has agreed to join the Top 14 club as sporting director on a four-year deal. The 41-year-old was promoted to the role...
England hand Brad Shields start in second Test against South Africa
8 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealander takes place of Robshaw in the back-row• Eddie Jones: ‘It’s tough on Robshaw but he will bounce back’England have dropped Chris Robshaw and included Danny Cipriani on the bench...
Ugly stamp angers neutrals in France vs New Zealand U20s match
8 years ago by Rugby DumpJay Renton can find himself extremely lucky to have only conceded a penalty after this stamp during New Zealand U20's loss to their French counterparts. The replacement scrum half was seen viciously stamping...
Wasps sign England international prop Kieran Brookes
8 years ago by Wasps RugbyWasps have announced the signing of 27-year-old England international prop Kieran Brookes from Northampton Saints. Brookes has played 73 times for Saints since joining them from Newcastle three...
France U20s thrill home crowd to set up crunch final against England U20s
8 years ago by Rugby DumpFrance and England will contest the World Rugby U20 Championship final after dramatic semi final victories over New Zealand and South Africa respectively last night. Hosts France will feature in their...
Ofa Tu’ungafasi cited for his high hit on Remy Grosso
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ofa Tu’ungafasihas received a Citing Commissioner Warning from independent Citing Commissioner for a breach of Law 9.13 during the 59th minute of the New Zealand versus France...
Carlin Isles repeatedly burns opposition to finish prolific season as top try scorer
8 years ago by Rugby DumpUSA speedster Carlin Isles produced another superb performance in the final round of the World Sevens Series in Paris, ending the year as the top try scorer. Two of his best tries on the weekend made...
Sonny Bill Williams back at All Blacks training
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks are back on the training field today in Wellington, with midfielder Sonny Bill Williams in the mix 12 days after having knee surgery. The second five-eighth had an existing...
WATCH LIVE: World Rugby U20 Championship Semi Finals day
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe penultimate round of play in the World Rugby U20 Championships take place today in France, as South Africa face England and New Zealand take on hosts France. All matches can be watched live below,...
