Paul Grayson joins Saints coaching team
8 years ago by Newcastle FalconsNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Paul Grayson will join Chris Boyd’s coaching staff for the 2018/19 season as a consultant kicking coach. Grayson made 259 appearances in Black,...
Terrible injury ends Delon Armitage's season after just one hour
8 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer England international Delon Armitage has already been ruled out for the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Lyon in the Top 14 last weekend. Armitage had...
Premiership rugby clubs vow to join forces to tackle losses
8 years ago by The Guardian• Club say they need to cut costs to become sustainable• Guardian investigation reveals losses of £28.5m in 2016-17Leading rugby clubs in England say they need to act together to reduce wage inflation...
Chris Ashton’s chance of England recall hit by ban-related lack of matches
8 years ago by The Guardian• Sale wing loses chance to play before England squad is named• Wasps’ Jimmy Gopperth may miss season with ligament injuryChris Ashton’s chances of a swift England recall have suffered another...
Anthony Watson in contact with 4 Top 14 clubs - reports
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports in France today suggest that four Top 14 clubs are interested in signing versatile back Anthony Watson. RMC Sport has said four big yet unnamed French clubs have shown an interest...
Owen Farrell tips ‘brilliant’ Dylan Hartley to resume England captaincy
8 years ago by The Guardian• Fly-half says Hartley did an ‘unbelievable job’ before injury• Hooker has not played for England since the Six NationsOwen Farrell has given Dylan Hartley a ringing endorsement to resume the...
Sam Underhill eager to make up for lost time after torrid start for Bath | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianThe England flanker saved a certain try against Wales but there were few other highlights in his injury-hit first seasonOn the face of it Sam Underhill endured a torrid first season at Bath. He managed...
Billy Vunipola to miss start of the Premiership season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark McCall has confirmed that Billy Vunipola will miss the start of the Premiership season having yet to recover from the broken arm sustained against the Springboks in June. The 25-year-old...
Faf de Klerk to remain with Springboks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLivewire scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is set to be at Rassie Erasmus' Springboks disposal for the entire Rugby Championship. In an interview with Rugby Pass, Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond...
Falcons prop Scott Wilson forced to retire through injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed that prop Scott Wilson has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury. The 24-year-old has made 80 appearances for the Falcons’ first team since...
