Newcastle Falcons' 2016 signings and releases
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons has confirmed 12 signings so far this year, and has lost 16 players, 8 of which went to other clubs. Here are several players who binded themselves with the Newcastle side this...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Ward charged with bitingHarlequins hooker Dave Ward has been charged by the RFU for allegedly biting in Harlequins win against Saracens.Ward, 30, allegedly bit Saracens flanker Jackson Wray...
On this day: Lewis Moody sent off for fighting team-mate
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby10 years ago at Twickenham, England were cruising to a simple win over Samoa at Twickenham but with 5 minutes to go, it all kicked off!Alesana Tuilagi was penalised for a mid air tackle on Mark Cueto,...
Footage and recaps of the latest RWC 2015 Bans
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpOne of the few downsides to this thoroughly enjoyable World Cup has been some of the TMO intervention, citings and suspensions that have taken place. Viewers have been confused and disappointed by a lot...
Alesana Tuilagi’s ban reduced but Samoan still misses Scotland match
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wing’s ban reduced from five weeks to two by World Cup officials• Appeal committee has determined offence was ‘low-end’World Cup chiefs have reduced the Samoa wing Alesana Tuilagi’s five-week...
Tsonga's Alesana Tuilagi's five-week ban reduced
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyWorld Cup chiefs have slashed Tonga wing Alesana Tuilagi's five-week ban - but he will still miss next Saturday's World Cup clash with Scotland.
5 week suspension for Samoa's Alesana Tuilagi
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAlesana Tuilagi (Samoa) has been suspended for five weeks for an act of foul play contrary to Law 10.4(a) (striking with the knee).Following a review of video footage, Tuilagi was cited by independent...
Alesana Tuilagi banned for 5 weeks for 'kneeing' Japanese tackler
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAlesana Tuilagi has been banned for five weeks for what has been called an act of foul play, contrary to Law 10.4(a). The incident occurred in the second minute of play against Japan, when tackler Harumichi...
Alesana Tuilagi to miss start of Premiership season
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAlesana Tuilagi to miss start of Premiership season
Samoa's Levave & Tuilagi to face citing hearing
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFaifili Levave (Samoa) has been cited by independent Citing Commissioner Yves Thieffine (France) for an alleged act of foul play contrary to Law 10.4(f) (playing an opponent without the ball) during the...
