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Nick Isiekwe close to first Test start for England against South Africa

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Eddie Jones could pick seven Saracens players in first Test• Kyle Sinckler in contention for front row against South AfricaWith the Indian Ocean sparkling in the sunshine outside their hotel, England’s...

Montpellier duo ruled out of June Tests

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have been dealt a further injury blow with Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis being ruled out of the June Test series against England.   Both players have been withdrawn from the...

Rassie Erasmus' new era Springboks - What to expect

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Rassie Erasmus set to lead his charges for the first time on home soil, we take a look at a few players set to make their debut for the Springboks against England as well as a few other relatively...

Callum Sirker and Will Wilson join Wasps’ Senior Academy for 2018/19

8 years ago by Wasps Rugby

Academy Manager Jonathan Pendlebury has announced that Callum Sirker and Will Wilson will join Wasps’ senior academy squad for the 2018/19 season. Sirker re-joins Wasps having been with the England...

England U20s side to play Scotland

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his side to play Scotland on Thursday in their final Pool B fixture of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Beziers.The side will be captained by...

Agustin Pichot: Rugby is ‘losing something’ with eligibility rules

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Shields qualifies for England through his parents.

Erasmus rules Montpellier duo out of first Test vs. England

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has ruled Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn out of Saturday's first Test against England in Johannesburg. Steyn and Du Plessis will only join up with the...

England fitness concern over Joe Launchbury before South Africa Test

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Wasps captain sustains calf injury in training• Nick Isiekwe would likely replace lock in starting XVJoe Launchbury is a doubt to start England’s opening Test against South Africa in Johannesburg...

7 Sensational tries as Fiji edge rivals to win London Sevens

8 years ago by Rugby Dump

Fiji overcame closest rivals South Africa 21-17 in a thrilling final of the HSBC London Sevens at an exuberant Twickenham Stadium to claim their fourth successive tournament victory and extend their lead...

Video Replays: Ireland Men's Sevens Bronze Medal Run In London

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Relive Ireland's thrilling six-match campaign at the London leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, as Anthony Eddy's men made history by claiming the scalps of Spain, the USA and hosts England to come...