Bravo, France, but at what cost to rugby’s transparency and integrity? | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianFrance will put on a good show but the vote to award it rather than South Africa a second World Cup has all the hallmarks of naked self-interestIt is worth keeping in mind on these occasions that rugby...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance win the vote to host 2023 Rugby World Cup The World Rugby Council today has chosen France ahead of South Africa to be the host nation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. France received 24...
John Barclay agrees to join Edinburgh Rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland captain John Barclay has agreed to join Edinburgh from Scarlets from next season. Capped 64 times by Scotland, the 31-year-old has been with the Welsh region since leaving Glasgow...
France XV narrowly miss out on All Black victory in Lyon
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter their 38-18 loss at home, France faced New Zealand for the second time in four days in a tightly-fought match in Lyon's Groupama Stadium, which the visitors edged 28-23. The Kiwis were largely an...
Ross Moriarty suffers injury setback
8 years ago by Gloucester RugbyWales flanker Ross Moriarty has suffered a fresh back injury while in training with Gloucester. The 23-year-old's injury is similar to the one that ended his Lions tour in New Zealand after just...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby set for USA debut Highlights: France XV 23-28 New Zealand New Zealand came away with another win in France as they edge a French XV by a narrow five-point margin...
Highlights: France XV vs New Zealand
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand came away with another win in France as they edge a French XV by a narrow five-point margin in Lyon. France held the lead at half time due to a brace of tries from...
Ireland inflict worst ever defeat on South Africa
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland’s 38-3 win over South Africa on the weekend was their best ever against the Springboks, eclipsing the 2006 scoreline of 32-15. South Africa finished the Rugby Championship with a close loss...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFoot injury sidelines Jonathan Davies for 6 months Wales Rugby have confirmed that Jonathan Davies is set to be sidelined for around six months after suffering a foot injury during a 29-21...
Wales centre Jonathan Davies sidelined for six months with foot injury
8 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets player was hurt during defeat to Australia at weekend• Jamie Roberts called up to Wales’ autumn Test squad as coverWales centre Jonathan Davies is set to be sidelined for around six months...
