Drop looms for London Irish after narrow defeat at Gloucester’s hands
8 years ago by The Guardian• London Irish 29-33 Gloucester• Tom Marshall grabs two tries in extraordinary win for visitorsThe English game is languishing in its own inertia, apparently. Some people should watch it occasionally....
Exeter Chiefs move 11 points clear at top of Premiership by beating Bath
8 years ago by The Guardian• Joe and Sam Simmonds star for league leaders• Bath had looked likely to boost play-off chancesThe champions Exeter moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premiership after Joe Simmonds’ late penalty...
2018 Six Nations – Jacob Stockdale wins Player of the Tournament
8 years ago by Rugby WorldAfter his record try-scoring exploits helped Ireland to win a Six Nations Grand Slam, Jacob Stockdale has pipped three team-mates to the Player of the Tournament award Magnificent seven: Jacob Stockdale...
Jacob Stockdale picks up Player of the Championship after breakthrough campaign
8 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland winger Jacob Stockdale has been named 2018 Natwest Player of the Championship following a record-breaking campaign that included seven tries and a Grand Slam. Stockdale secured the majority of...
Alex Day and Kyle Moyle re-sign for Cornish Pirates
8 years ago by Cornish PiratesThe Cornish Pirates have announceed the names of Alex Day and Kyle Moyle as their first two players to receive contract extensions for next season. Essex-born scrum-half Day, aged 25, who...
Jacob Stockdale named Six Nations Player of the Championship
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA memorable 6 Nations campaign for record-breaking winger Jacob Stockdale has got even better after he was named the 2018 Player of the Championship. The Irish flyer bagged seven tries...
Sports quiz of the week: England v Netherlands, Gareth Bale and meat
8 years ago by The GuardianWho hit the heights in London? Who scored at Wembley? And who collapsed? Related: José Mourinho or Donald Trump: who said it? Ronald Koeman begins his tenure as the Netherlands manager against England...
Conrad Smith backs Joe Schmidt to coach the All Blacks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo time World Cup winner Conrad Smith has backed Ireland’s Joe Schmidt to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach following his stunning success in the Six Nations. Smith added his voice...
Onojaife, Clare, Beesley & Estelles to leave Northampton
8 years ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints have today confirmed that quartet Jordan Onojaife, Charlie Clare, Matt Beesley and Juan Pablo Estelles will leave the Club at the end of this season. All four players have won...
Director of Rugby Nick Kennedy leaves London Irish with immediate effect
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have today confirmed that director of rugby Nick Kennedy is leaving the club with immediate effect. The club released a statement saying: "Kennedy had been given the opportunity...
