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Premiership

2012 - 2013

Toulouse turn on the style with some lovely rugby in impressive victory

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Toulouse remain unbeaten at the start of this year's Top 14 season following an entertaining 33-26 victory over La Rochelle at the Stade Ernest Wallon. Ugo Mola's men have not had much to shout about...

All the razzle dazzle from the opening round of Premiership rugby

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Premiership rugby is back in full swing, with plenty of week one highlights to look back on, from Danny Cipriani's sublime pass to key tackles from Dan Biggar and Steven Luatua. Here's a quick montage...

Butchered try by Tom Homer helps Bristol Bears on Premiership return

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Bristol Bears got their Premiership return off to a stirring start in front of a packed home crowd, beating Bath after the visitors blew a simple chance early in the encounter. It ultimately proved costly,...

Players advised to buy lottery tickets after these blatant forward passes

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Waikato and Auckland both benefitted from officials somehow ignoring the flight of the ball, or more importantly, the position of the hands.

Players advised to buy lottery tickets after these blatant forward passes

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

If the referee didn't see it, did it really happen? That may well apply here, with two passes from the latest round of Mitre 10 Cup play going unnoticed. Waikato and Auckland both benefitted from officials...

Savea and Ioane responsible for defenders waking in cold sweats after these big carries

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

New Zealand's Mitre 10 Cup is in full swing and in round two there are a number of stars on show as it's a break in the Rugby Championship. Two former All Blacks 7s players stood out with powerful carries...

Finn Russell's Top 14 debut against Toulon could not have gone much better

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Scottish fly-half Finn Russell scored twice and kicked a further ten points to help the Parisians open their 2018/19 Top 14 account in style with a 25-9 win over powerhouse side, Toulon. Russell, who...

Falcons prop Scott Wilson forced to retire through injury

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that prop Scott Wilson has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury. The 24-year-old has made 80 appearances for the Falcons’ first team since...

Younger Naholo brother looks the part in impressive Taranaki debut

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Looking very much like his older brother, Kiniviliame Naholo was in great form over the weekend. The 19-year-old sliced through the Poverty Bay defence to help Taranaki to a 78-0 whitewash in their Ranfurly...

Jamie Elliott signs for Bedford Blues

7 years ago by Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues have strengthened their backline options for the coming Championship campaign with the capture of Jamie Elliott. Capable of playing on the wing or in the centre, Elliott, 25, has signed...