Referee describes this horrendous spear tackle as the worst he's ever seen
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWe all know that player safety, particularly regarding the head and neck, has been a key focus for rugby's governing body in recent years, with dangerous tackles being heavily sanctioned and often debated....
Israel Dagg confirms move to Japan
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran fullback Israel Dagg has ruled himself out of All Blacks contention for the rest of the year after signing a short-term Japan contract. The 66-Test veteran confirmed he will join the Canon...
Jone Macilai and Billy Harmon ruled out for the rest of the season
8 years ago by Crusaders RugbyTwo Crusaders players have been ruled out of the remainder of the Super Rugby competition through injuries sustained in the Crusaders' match against the French Barbarians on Friday 15 June.Jone MacilaiJone...
Six Talking Points From the June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom the improvement of the Wallabies and Springboks to the USA beating a Tier One side for the first time in the professional era to the controversy around the officials, we reflect on what was an...
Graham Rowntree leaves Harlequins
8 years ago by HarlequinsHarlequins have announced that Graham Rowntree has chosen to leave the Club for personal reasons. Rowntree has been forwards coach at Harlequins for the past two seasons and he has been a very prominent...
Retirees XV – A Team of Legends that Called it Day in 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsa Nacewa – Leinster and Fiji (1 cap) Mr. Leinster hangs up his boots last Saturday after an illustrious career that included 4 European Cups, 1 Challenge Cup, Pro12 and Pro14...
Ruben de Haas signs with Cheetahs
8 years ago by Connacht RugbyFree State Rugby have announced that promising young scrumhalf, Ruben de Haas, has signed with the Cheetahs until end of October 2020. De Haas joined the Cheetah Academy in 2017 and represented...
WATCH: Juan Imhoff scores a fantastic solo try v Castres
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCastres took an early lead in their semi-final against Racing 92 but the game took a turn when Argentina International winger Juan Imhoff scored a fantastic solo try from a lineout that cut the deficit...
Danny Cipriani is unlikely to change, and why should he? | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland need the difference the soon-to-be Gloucester fly-half can provide, with the national side’s attack needing a rebootGloucester is less a king’s home for Danny Cipriani and more a pretender’s...
Cipriani and Haskell keep World Cup hopes alive after joining new clubs
8 years ago by The GuardianThe 33-year-old Haskell joins Northampton on a one-year-dealGloucester confirm Cipriani will move to Kingsholm this summerJames Haskell and Danny Cipriani have kept their hopes of appearing at next year’s...
