Izzy Noel-Smith announces retirement from rugby
8 years ago by England RugbyBristol Ladies and Red Roses back-row forward, Izzy Noel Smith, has announced her retirement from rugby. The 29-year-old, who made her England debut in 2011, calls time on a glittering career after...
Aaron Jarvis Joins Dragons
8 years ago by Dragons RugbyTighthead prop Aaron Jarvis will return to Wales this summer to join Dragons from Clermont Auvergne on a two-year contract. Born in Exeter, Aaron represented England at both under 16 and under...
Paice calls time on his playing career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish legend David Paice will retire at the end of the season after more than 14 years on from making his first-team debut for the Exiles. The one club man, 34, is Irish’s most...
Liam Squire in doubt for June tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders and All Blacks loose forward Liam Squire is in doubt for the June test series against France due to a setback in his recovery from a broken thumb. Squire, who hasn't played since he...
Best of the tries from the Kitakyushu Women's 7s
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe fourth round of the Women's 7s World Series took place in Kitakyushu, Japan, with New Zealand seeing off the challenge of France 24-12 in the final. With their triumph, the Black Ferns have moved...
Crusaders and Highlanders to face off against a French Barbarians side in June
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyCrusaders and Highlanders have been confirmed to face off against a French Barbarians side in June. While the All Blacks will play three Steinlager Series Test matches against France, the French Barbarians...
Brad Shields needs to wear a Wasps shirt in anger before England call | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianTo parachute the New Zealand-born forward into the England squad sight unseen recalls the unsatisfactory precedents of Ireland’s Michael Bent and Scotland’s Brendan LaneyThe story of Brad Shields is...
Wallaroos lock in double-headers with Wallabies against New Zealand
8 years ago by The GuardianWomen to join men on Bledisloe Test dates in AugustSydney and Auckland to host historic gamesBack-to-back double headers for the Wallabies and Wallaroos against New Zealand in August will be another step...
Results-based evidence points towards second Super Rugby cull | Bret Harris
8 years ago by The GuardianAfter a woeful round for Australian teams it may be time to think the unthinkable In an alarming round Australia’s Super Rugby teams – the Brumbies, Melbourne Rebels, NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds...
All Blacks recognition for 'Triple T'
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs scrum-half Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi has emerged as the front-runner for the third All Blacks half-back spot after attending the "foundation" day in Wellington on Monday. Players based in...
