Owen Farrell must be made England captain for autumn Tests
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have plenty of advantages when building a Test team but possessing superior playing numbers is not one of them. ,
Raised elbow from Juan Pablo Socino leads to suspension
9 years ago by Rugby DumpNewcastle Falcons centre Juan Pablo Socino has been suspended for two weeks after a RFU disciplinary panel found him guilty of striking the head of Exeter Chiefs centre Ian Whitton. It brings into question...
Thursday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEtzebeth to lead Boks after Whiteley's return is delayed Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will retain the captaincy of the national side on the Outgoing Tour to the...
Juan Pablo Socino given two-week suspension
9 years ago by Newcastle FalconsNewcastle Falcons' Juan Pablo Socino has been given a two-week suspension for striking the head of Exeter Chiefs' Ian Whitton with his arm contrary to law 10.4(a). The incident occurred in...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHeathcote sidelined for three weeks with concussion Tom Heathcote will be targeting a return to action in November for Worcester Warriors as he battles back from another bout of concussion. The...
Dragons sign up James Sheekey
9 years ago by Dragons RugbyDragons sign up James Sheekey from Cardiff RFC until the end of the season. The versatile player, who can play in the second row and the back row, progressed through the Cardiff Blues age grade...
Fearless South Africa can rise from the ashes
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa were very unlucky not to beat the All Blacks, losing 25-24 in a match that showcased the best the Rugby Championship has to offer. ,
Highlights: Exeter Chiefs v Newcastle Falcons
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull time sees Exeter chiefs beat the Newcastle Falcons by 34 points to 24. Exeter dominated throughout and always looked like winning with a clinical attacking display. Newcastle however take a deserved...
Exeter back on top in Premiership with bonus-point defeat of Newcastle
9 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter 34-24 Newcastle• Falcons also gain bonus point despite two yellow cards in second halfThe champions are back at the top of the table. Exeter know that counts for little at this stage, but...
Permutations aplenty in Gold Cup play-off race
9 years ago by South African RugbyThere will be permutations aplenty when the final round of the Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday, with any number of clubs still able to reach next week’s quarter-finals of what has been the most closely...
