Call me nostalgic, but the Grand National ain’t what it used to be | Stephen Moss
8 years ago by The GuardianThe once-great race is now sanitised, cricket is in thrall to Twenty20 and rugby is a joke. Or am I just getting old?If I had to name three highlights from a lifetime, too much of which has been spent...
'A monumental moment': women's rugby sevens kicks off at the Commonwealth Games
8 years ago by The GuardianAustralia, New Zealand and Canada in imperious form on a boisterous night at the Gold CoastThe chance to make history fell to Caroline Crossley after just 51 seconds at Robina Stadium. The Canadian forward...
HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Round 9: Hurricanes v Chiefs
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn important win for the Hurricanes as they move into top spot in the New Zealand conference for the time being. It was a tight first half with Ben Lam's try the only thing really separating the two sides...
Top Performers: Hurricanes v Chiefs
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn entertaining game in Wellington which saw the home side collect their 6th win of the season against a relentless Chiefs side. Here are our Top Performers from a brilliant match: Ben...
The Rugby Championship Fixtures Confirmed
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has confirmed the 12-match schedule for this year's The Rugby Championship including match venues and kick-off times. The schedule includes a new Rugby Championship venue. Trafalgar Park,...
TJ Perenara set for spell on the sidelines
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes & All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara is set for a spell on the sidelines after rupturing his medial cruciate ligament in last Friday's 38-37 win over the Sharks in Napier. Perenara is expected...
Sensational tries galore as Fiji secure fourth Hong Kong title
8 years ago by Rugby DumpFiji recorded their fourth consecutive Hong Kong Sevens title last weekend after seeing off Kenya 24-12 in the final. Ben Ryan's side was the class of the field all tournament, scoring some sensational...
John Kingston to leave Harlequins as London Irish defeat proves final straw
8 years ago by The Guardian• Fourth Premiership director of rugby to leave job this season• Club likely to use All Blacks link in search for replacementJohn Kingston has become the fourth Premiership director of rugby to leave...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Olver to join Ealing Trailfinders from Worcester Warriors Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Sam Olver from Worcester Warriors on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old...
Bath’s Tom Dunn: ‘I don’t look forward to passing or running. I look forward to hitting someone’
8 years ago by The GuardianThe man everyone at Bath names as the club’s toughest player hopes his uncomplicated, warrior-like approach can take him to the topAsk anyone at Bath to nominate the toughest member of their squad and...
