Lock Romain Taofifenua shows great agility to go in the record books directly from the kick-off
8 years ago by Rugby DumpNewcastle became just the second team in European Champions Cup history to beat Toulon at the Stade Mayol on Sunday after recording a stunning 26-25 victory over the three-time champions in the opening...
Billy Vunipola ruled out for three months with broken arm
8 years ago by The Guardian• England and Saracens forward to have surgery on Tuesday• Mako Vunipola and Nick Isiekwe also injured in win at GlasgowBilly Vunipola is set for three months on the sidelines with a broken arm.The...
Glasgow aim to stun Saracens by hitting the ground running in Europe
8 years ago by The GuardianTrip to the seaside has Dave Rennie’s side ready to turn the tide in European Champions Cup opener at ScotstounGlasgow spent last week in Largs, a seaside town on the Firth of Clyde, preparing for their...
Schalk Brits set to re-join former side
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Saracens and Springbok hooker Schalk Brits is set to sign a deal with the Stormers and Western Province according to a report by Netwerk24. Brits announced that he would...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFonotia banned for three-weeks Scarlets' centre Kieron Fonotia faced a Disciplinary Hearing on Tuesday via video conference and has been banned for three weeks. The player...
Brits added to Baa-Baas squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians have added former Saracens hooker Schalk Brits to their squad ahead of their clash with Los Pumas at Twickenham. The hooker was supposed to have hung up his boots after clinching...
David Strettle’s late tries a bonus for Saracens at Northampton
8 years ago by The Guardian• Northampton 27-38 Saracens• Saints giant wing makes instant impactMuch was made in the build-up of the size of Northampton’s Australian international wing Taqele Naiyaravoro, but even approaching...
Rugby union: talking points from the Premiership's opening weekend
8 years ago by The GuardianNew signings Danny Cipriani and Dan Biggar faced off, Will Skelton impressed for Saracens and Worcester ran Wasps closeThere are plenty of high-profile fixtures heading to Newcastle over the next 12 months,...
After title success with the Crusaders, O'Gara's coaching path should be clear
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter steering the Crusaders to a Super Rugby title alongside Scott Robertson, there is talk once more that former internationalist Ronan O'Gara could be one of the contenders for the Ireland head coach...
Racing 92 Trio sign long-term deals
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 have confirmed that France internationals Eddy Ben Arous, Camille Chat and Henry Chavancy have all re-signed with the Paris-based club keeping them at the club until 2022. The trio...
