Pressure increases on Australian women's sevens team after 46-0 hammering by Kiwis
8 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand register huge win at Canadian leg of World SeriesLead cut to four points heading to final event in ParisLeaders Australia face major soul searching ahead of the women’s Sevens World Series...
Nigel Hunt delivers huge hit as Grenoble win playoff to return to Top 14
8 years ago by Rugby DumpIt was all smiles for Grenoble at the Stade des Alpes on Saturday evening. With their chance of promotion on the line, they smashed Oyonnax 47-22 to return to the Top 14. The playoff match was characterized...
Scott Wisemantel joins England coaching staff for South Africa tour
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Rugby has announced Scott Wisemantel will join up with the squad for their tour to South Africa as an attack consultant. The role under head coach Eddie Jones will only be for England’s...
Eddie Jones reflects on Brad Shields and other England squad selections
8 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland's 34-man squad to tour South Africa was named today, with New Zealander Brad Shields making the cut after he was cleared to be released by the New Zealand Rugby Union. Shields has never played...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCarlos Spencer added to Hurricanes 2019 coaching team The Hurricanes have confirmed their coaching staff for the 2019 season. Forwards coach Richard Watt and scrum coach Dan Cron have committed to...
Danny Cipriani back in for England amid Brad Shields call-up controversy
8 years ago by The GuardianCameron Redpath among Eddie Jones’s new call-upsNew Zealand Rugby hit out at RFU over ShieldsEddie Jones has selected the uncapped flanker Brad Shields for the summer tour of South Africa after New Zealand...
Jeremy Thrush signs for Western Force
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have added former All Blacks second-rower lock Jeremy Thrush for the remainder of the World Series Rugby. Thrush made 12 appearances for the All Blacks between 2013-15, earning...
NZ Rugby give Brad Shields the green light for June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has decided it will, by special exception, release Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields from the obligations of his contract, to be available for selection for England next month. New...
Larmour set to be handed starting berth in Bilbao
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster utility-back Jordan Larmour is set to be handed the No. 14 shirt for Saturday's Champions Cup final clash against Racing 92 at the San Mames, Bilbao. The 20-year-old wing will come into the starting...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExiles sign Stephen Myler London Irish have confirmed the signing of experienced fly-half Stephen Myler from Northampton Saints ahead of the 2018/19 season. Myler, third on the Premiership’s...
