Alby Mathewson signs for Toulon
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black international scrum-half Alby Mathewson has signed for Toulon on an initial one-year deal, the Top14 club announced on Monday. Mathewson, capped on four occasions for New Zealand, has...
Highlights: RC Toulon vs Scarlets
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon withstand a Scarlets comeback to secure a narrow 21-20 victory. Toulon opened the scoring with a well timed intercept try by Escande, and continued to dominate the remainder of the first half. However,...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s European action
9 years ago by The GuardianScarlets’ lionhearts stir the soul, the group of death lives up to its billing and Saracens’ demolition of Northampton leaves Franklin’s Gardens stunnedIt is clear the force is not with a side when...
Bitter-sweet return for Leigh Halfpenny as Scarlets lose at Toulon
9 years ago by The Guardian• Toulon 21-20 Scarlets• Halfpenny registers 15 points but late penalty miss proves costlyLeigh Halfpenny scored 15 points on his return to Toulon, but his penalty miss 10 minutes from the end cost...
Friday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Scottish have announced the signing of utility back Charlie Ingall. The utility back has international experience having been part of the Ireland Under 20 set up at the Junior World Cup. He...
Kane To Captain Ulster 'A' In British & Irish Cup Opener
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ulster 'A' team has been named for the British & Irish Cup first round clash with the Scarlets Premiership Select at Banbridge RFC on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 2.30pm).
Morgan Allen signs for Ealing Trailfinders
9 years ago by Ealing TrailfindersEaling Trailfinders have confirmed the signing of number eight Morgan Allen for the remainder of the 2017/18 season. The 27-year-old has also played for the Ospreys, spending five...
Rugby Champions Cup predictions: our writers on the 2017-18 competition
9 years ago by The GuardianSaracens are still strong, Exeter can shine, La Rochelle to shock, and look out for a Pro14 revival and Steff Evans to make his nameRobert Kitson It is hardly original to single out Clermont Auvergne but...
Josh Turnbull extends Cardiff Blues stay
9 years ago by Cardiff BluesJosh Turnbull has committed his future to Cardiff Blues by signing a new long-term contract with the region. The flanker's current deal was due to expire at the end of the 2017/18 season but he...
European Rugby Champions Cup 2017-18: pool-by-pool guide | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianCan Saracens complete a hat-trick of titles? Will La Rochelle make waves on their debut? And are Scarlets the pick of the Pro14 sides? We assess the contendersHarlequins, La Rochelle, Ulster, Wasps Related:...
