Rugby union: talking points from the first round of autumn internationals
8 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones missed his pillar players against Argentina, while Wales got off to a typically slow start and Scotland showed the risks attached to their open rugbyOwen Farrell will return to the England...
Greg Bateman agrees new contract with Leicester Tigers
8 years ago by Leicester TigersLeicester Tigers front-rower Greg Bateman has agreed new contract terms at the Welford Road club. "Greg came in a couple of seasons ago as a hooker but has now firmly established himself in a...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuke Whitelock to captain a youthful All Blacks squad against French XV including 6 potential debutants. Dane Coles ruled out for up to 6 months All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is set for lengthy spell...
England Squad Update
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has called up 35 players ahead of England’s second November Test against Australia on Saturday 18 November. BacksFullbacksMike Brown (Harlequins),...
Initial impressions: the Chiefs
8 years ago by The RoarDave Rennie, Michael Leitch, Aaron Cruden, Tawera-Kerr Barlow, James Lowe, Stephen Donald and Hika Elliot are all gone from the Chiefs in 2018. The Rennie reign was a golden one for the Hamilton-based...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons sign Jarryd Sage from Southern Kings Sage joined the Kings from the Golden Lions earlier this season, but has struggled to command a regular place with the Port Elizabeth side, making just one...
Eddie Jones names team to face Argentina
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side to face Argentina in England’s opening game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series (KO 3pm, Sky Sports). Seven players - Mike Brown (Harlequins), George Ford (Leicester...
England name 26-man squad for Pumas Test
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Head Coach Eddie Jones has retained 26 players to prepare for England’s first November Test match against Argentina at Twickenham Stadium Backs Fullbacks Mike...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby call up 33 players for Argentina Test Elliot Daly (Wasps) has been recalled after he was withdrawn from the squad that travelled to Portugal having picked up a knee injury last Saturday. BacksFull...
England Rugby call up 33 players for Argentina Test
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has called up 33 players ahead of England’s first Test against Argentina on Saturday 11 November. Elliot Daly (Wasps) has been recalled after he was withdrawn...
