All the razzle dazzle from the opening round of Premiership rugby
7 years ago by Rugby DumpPremiership 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 DumpBristol 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 DumpWaikato 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 DumpIf 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 DumpNew 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 DumpScottish 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...
Younger Naholo brother looks the part in impressive Taranaki debut
7 years ago by Rugby DumpLooking 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...
Waisake Naholo comes up with huge shot in Highlanders win over the Rebels
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Highlanders denied the Rebels a playoff spot in dramatic fashion Saturday night, winning 43-37. Waisake Naholo put his stamp all over the contest, scoring a brilliant try and then making an unbelievable...
Calls for one man lifts to be outlawed as Israel Folau readies for judicial hearing
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIsrael Folau's disciplinary hearing will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon in Sydney, and will determine whether the Waratahs fullback will be suspended for this weekend's round of Super Rugby...
Ross Moriarty gets inevitable ban after chokehold against Argentina
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWales number eight Ross Moriarty has predictably received a suspension for strangling Argentina flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez during their second Test last weekend. Wales won the game 30-12, but it was marred...
