Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Fruean to retire due to heart problems Edinburgh centre Robbie Fruean is set to call time on his career on medical grounds – according to reports. Fruean has a well-documented history...
Munster eye Nienaber replacement
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster head coach Johann van Grann is understood to be in talks with Lions defence coach JP Ferreira to join the team in Limerick. As van Graan settles in as Rassie Erasmus’...
Victory over Springboks must not lull Wales into false sense of security
8 years ago by The GuardianLiam Williams, George North and Justin Tipuric are among the players who will return for the Six Nations but it is the lack of ball-carrying options that will tax coach Warren Gatland going forwardRelief...
The Wrap: Rugby’s critical problem no closer to a solution
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWales’ 24-22 win over South Africa over the weekend highlights not only the continued decline of South Africa as a world rugby superpower but underlines the biggest problem facing the game – one...
England topple Blitzboks in Vancouver
8 years ago by World RugbyEngland won their second tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series after beating South Africa in Vancouver
PRO14 Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Andrea Lovotti - ZebreThe Italian loosehead prop put in an excellent performance in his side's impressive victory over Connacht this weekend. He was very solid at scrum time, got through a lot of work...
Wales scrape win as Leigh Halfpenny penalty halts South Africa fightback
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wales 24-22 South Africa• Wales escape embarrassment after buckling under to Springboks onslaughtA reasonably entertaining, if insubstantial, frolic ended the autumn series. The difference between...
Wales v South Africa: rugby union international – live!
8 years ago by The GuardianUpdates from the 2.30pm GMT kick-off at the Principality StadiumEmail ben.fisher@theguardian.com. Tweet @benfisherj 2.07pm GMT South Africa give full debuts to wing Warrick Gelant and back row Dan du...
Wales must raise bar against South Africa to keep fans in their seats
8 years ago by The GuardianRestless supporters – rather than rugby – have dominated debate in Wales before the visit of the Springboks that rounds off the autumn international seriesThe main topic of debate in Wales this week...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont sign Tim Nanai-Williams After 8 Super Rugby seasons with the Chiefs and more than 80 matches, Tim Nanai-Williams reached an agreement with French side Clermont for the next three seasons. Nanai-Williams...
