Queensland Reds confirm Nick Stiles as Super Rugby coach
1 decade ago by The GuardianInterim co-coach Stiles gets the nod for top jobFormer Wallabies prop spent six years as Super Rugby assistantThe Queensland Reds have announced former Wallabies prop Nick Stiles as their head coach for...
England’s Eddie Jones denied services of Sam Underhill in autumn Tests
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ospreys flanker to miss out after selection criteria are hardened up• Players based in another country can be called up only in injury crisisEddie Jones, the England coach, has been told the uncapped...
No England tour for Underhill - Jones
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys open-side Sam Underhill will not tour Australia with England this summer, says head coach Eddie Jones.
RFU’s Ian Ritchie vows to find ‘solution’ to select Sam Underhill for England
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ospreys flanker ineligible because he plays in Wales• Eddie Jones wants to pick him in next six monthsIan Ritchie has vowed England “will come up with a solution” to select the flanker Sam Underhill...
Eddie Jones ready to pick Sam Underhill for England despite RFU policy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jones says resolution close over Ospreys flanker despite clubs’ disquiet• Steffon Armitage and Ben Te’o also in head coach’s thoughtsEddie Jones is ready to push forward with plans to call...
Underhill targets England call-up
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsPromising flanker Sam Underhill admits he dreams of one day pulling on an England jersey, ending any speculation about where his international future lies.
Friday Summary
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the first fixture of the night, Benetton Treviso secured a much needed 19-17 victory against the Newport Gwent Dragons.Winger Angelo Esposito gave Treviso an early lead as he broke through...
Most viewed player profiles - January
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJanuary was a busy month of rugby with the domestic and European leagues in full flow.We take a look at the players that our users were most interested in last month.1. Harry MallinderThe young Northampton...
RFU will make an exception for Sam Underhil
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has been given the go ahead by the RFU to select Ospreys Sam Underhill for England's summer tour to Australia. He will invoke the exceptional circumstances clause in the RFU’s...
Rugby union’s rigid academies risk stifling players’ freedom to enthrall
1 decade ago by The GuardianSam Underhill and Josh Beaumont bypassed the traditional route to the top and their rapid rise and thrilling style highlight the value of treading a different pathSam Underhill and Josh Beaumont are two...
