Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons sign Opeti Fonua Newcastle Falcons have completed the signing of Tonga and Leicester Tigers back-row forward Opeti Fonua. Director of rugby Dean Richards saying: “Opeti...
Newcastle Falcons sign Opeti Fonua
1 decade ago by Newcastle FalconsNewcastle Falcons have completed the signing of Tonga and Leicester Tigers back-row forward Opeti Fonua. Director of rugby Dean Richards saying: “Opeti is a big physical specimen who will...
Familiar rivalry kicks off a packed November schedule
1 decade ago by World RugbyEngland and France will come face to face at the Twickenham Stoop on Wednesday as the countdown continues to Women's Rugby World Cup 2017.
Tries aplenty as Americas Pacific Challenge gets off to flying start
1 decade ago by World RugbyAn incredible opening day in the World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge saw 35 tries and nearly 250 points scored in wins for Argentina XV, Fiji Warriors and Samoa A.
Tietjens changed the game of sevens - Te Nana
1 decade ago by World RugbyWith Gordon Tietjens stepping down after 22 years as New Zealand sevens coach, we asked Karl Te Nana what made his former coach so special.
New Zealand home in on seven-year record
1 decade ago by World RugbyAfter a one-week break The Rugby Championship returns with all-conquering New Zealand up against Argentina in Hamilton, while Australia face South Africa in Brisbane.
Namibia reign supreme in Africa Cup
1 decade ago by World RugbyIn the only 15-a-side test of the weekend Namibia beat Zimbabwe in the final fixture of the Africa Cup Division 1A, a match that affected neither side's world ranking.
Olympics Watch: Aussie skipper pledges his future to sevens
1 decade ago by World RugbyEd Jenkins has secured his future in rugby sevens beyond Rio 2016, with the Australian captain signing a two-year deal to stay in the sport.
A nervous wait to realise my dream of being an Olympian - Futuro
1 decade ago by World RugbyIn her latest exclusive column, Brazil star Beatriz Futuro Muhlbauer – commonly known as Baby – reveals the emotional rollercoaster she experienced before learning she had made her country's Olympic...
Canada unveil women's squad for Rio 2016
1 decade ago by World RugbyCanada have named a squad with a blend of youth and experience for rugby sevens' debut at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
