Racing 92 v Munster - Combined Southern Hemisphere (Born) XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan van Graan is hoping to lead Munster to their first Champions Cup final since 2008, the Irish province face Parisian heavyweights Racing 92 on French soil in Bordeaux. The clubs have met six times...
Read & Coles in doubt for June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has reported that All Blacks captain Kieran Read and hooker Dane Coles are doubtful starters for the June international series against France. In an interview...
England clear Shields for June tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by The Telegraph Brad Shields could play for England against the Springboks in June while still being on the Hurricanes' books. The report states that Eddie Jones has...
Israel Folau's anti-gay comments condemned by All Black, referee and players
8 years ago by The GuardianTJ Perenara states ‘100%’ opposition to comments on homosexuality by playerNZ Rugby restates commitment to ‘inclusion’, Wallaby echoes criticismSign up to receive the latest Australian sports stories...
Eddie Jones allowed to pick Brad Shields for England’s South Africa tour
8 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealand-born flanker Shields joins Wasps next season• Shields could play for Hurricanes after three-Test seriesEddie Jones will have the green light to select Brad Shields for England’s summer...
Combined Leinster & Scarlets Champions Cup XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets head coach Wayne Pivac brings his team to Dublin on Saturday to face the three-time Champions Cup winners, Leinster, in a mouth-watering European semi-final. Leinster will begin the contest as...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDagg & Franks to return for Crusaders All Blacks duo Israel Dagg and Owen Franks are set to return to Super Rugby action this weekend when the Christchurch-based franchise host the Sunwolves at...
Dagg & Franks to return for Crusaders
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks duo Israel Dagg and Owen Franks are set to return to Super Rugby action this weekend when the Christchurch-based franchise host the Sunwolves at AMI Stadium. Scott Robertson's side currently...
Mike Anthony appointed Head of High Performance for New Zealand Rugby
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyNew Zealand Rugby have today confirmed that Mike Anthony has been appointed New Zealand Rugby’s new Head of High Performance. In announcing the appointment today, New Zealand Rugby Chief Rugby Officer Nigel...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
8 years ago by The GuardianA clean-up job awaits John Kingston’s heir, Gary Graham shines again and Kitchener’s tumble leaves Gopperth the fall-guyHarlequins have been linked with so many coaches since the announcement last...
