Autumn internationals: a team-by-team verdict of the tier one nations | Nick Evans
8 years ago by The GuardianWith one game to go this autumn, New Zealand and Scotland will be delighted, while Australia’s tour nosedived and South Africa are in a sorry stateThey have definitely got a rock under their towels when...
Two tries from Jacob Stockdale earn Ireland victory over Argentina
8 years ago by The GuardianIreland complete a clean sweep of November Tests with a 28-19 win over Argentina in Dublin thanks to tries from Jacob Stockdale and CJ StanderJacob Stockdale rubber-stamped his Test match quality with...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJake Heenan to leave Connacht at the end of 2017/18 season Connacht flanker Jake Heenan has announced his decision to leave the province at the end of the 2017/18 season. Heenan joined Connacht...
GUINNESS PRO14: Round 9 Preview
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter round 8 produced more thrilling rugby and a total of 44 tries, the GUINNESS PRO14 resumes this weekend with games taking place in Italy, Ireland, South Africa and Wales. The race to reach the final...
World Rugby and Bill Beaumont face backlash after France named 2023 host
8 years ago by The Guardian• Report had recommended South Africa as ‘‘clear leader’ but it lost 24-15• Chairman Bill Beaumont denies World Cup vote is a personal humiliationWorld Rugby was left embarrassed and in disarray...
France selected to host 2023 Rugby World Cup ahead of South Africa – video report
8 years ago by The GuardianFrance will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it was announced on Wednesday, after beating South Africa and Ireland in a vote. The South African bid had been World Rugby's recommendation to host the tournament...
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...
France win the vote to host 2023 Rugby World Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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 votes to South Africa’s 15 in the final round...
Ireland Squad Update
8 years ago by Irish RugbyThe Ireland management has issued a squad update ahead of the now sold out Ireland v Fiji match on Saturday. Following Saturday's physical encounter against...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks sign Springbok centre Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of South African international centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg on a short-term loan deal. Rohan will join the Sharks...
