Penikolo Latu bullies Samoan fullback to set up superb individual try
8 years ago by Rugby DumpTonga's Penikolo Latu scored the try of the match during Tonga's 28-18 win over Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup in Suva. Hosts of the tournament, Fiji, went on to claim the title following their 37-15...
Joe Launchbury smashes Luther Burrell with 'humdinger' of a tackle
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWasps lock Joe Launchbury put in a crunching tackle on Luther Burrell on Sunday, knocking the centre clear off his feet. It was a clean hit and just what Wasps needed to set the tone for victory and an...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Premiership action
8 years ago by The GuardianGeorge North injury increases Saints’ woes, Dean Richards is unhappy as Newcastle’s wings are clipped while Johan Ackermann adds ‘icing’ to GloucesterIt was just a footnote on Saturday amid Northampton’s...
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldHenry Slade shines as Chiefs power on, Nathan Hughes's act of kindness, Finn Russell's perfect 16, Matt Banahan chasing a record and Barrett-esque magic from Henry Trinder Flying Saint: Ahsee Tuala...
Eight new caps in Samoa squad for June Tests
9 years ago by Samoan RugbySamoa Head coach Namulauulu Alama Ieremia has named eight new caps in his squad for the upcoming June Test matches, with the squad led by David Lemi. France-based trio Paul Alo-Emile,...
Player Ratings: Northampton Saints vs Stade Francais
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints 1. Alex Waller 6/10 Waller failed to make much of an impact in a fairly loose game, one that was not made for front rows, despite this Saints scrum was seriously impressive. 2. Dylan...
Harry Mallinder kicks Northampton back into Champions Cup
9 years ago by The Guardian• Northampton 23-22 Stade Français• Harry Mallinder kicks match-winning conversionAhsee Tuala’s dramatic late try and Harry Mallinder’s nerveless conversion earned Northampton a thrilling victory...
Aviva Premiership: End of Season Award Winners 2017
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe list of winners from the end of the season awards for the 2016/17 Aviva Premiership. Bath Rugby Forward of the Year and Players' Player of the Year - Nathan Catt Back of the Year and Supporters'...
Championship Cup Highlights: Northampton Saints Vs Leinster Rugby (Round 03)
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday's game was dominated by the visiting Leinster side, as they came away with a 37-10 victory from Franklin's Gardens. They came out and started the game as they meant to go on, moving the ball wide...
Friday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby'Phenomenal' Schmidt would inspire Lions - O'DriscollFormer Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes that his old boss and current Ireland coach Joe Schmidt would inspire the Lions down in New Zealand...
