Samoan rugby’s financial problems just the tip of a Pacific Island crisis
8 years ago by Rugby WorldWhile the Samoan players are forced to seek public support with such meagre resources, there maybe a much bigger crisis on the horizonComing together: The England and Samoa side pray after the game at...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJake Heenan to leave Connacht at the end of 2017/18 season Connacht flanker Jake Heenan has announced his decision to leave the province at the end of the 2017/18 season. Heenan joined Connacht...
Michael Cheika deserves a break – and our respect
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWe would all do well to remember that Michael Cheika was approached by Rugby AU and not the other way around. At the time, there were no other viable options and I doubt there are many now. Maybe a few...
Springboks Squad to face Italy
8 years ago by South African RugbyBongi Mbonambi will make his first start for the Springboks against Italy in Padova, while Pieter-Steph du Toit returns to the starting team for Saturday’s Test against...
Jamie George to make first England start but Dylan Hartley on bench against Samoa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Hartley had captained England for all 22 Tests since Eddie Jones took over• George Ford and Chris Robshaw named co-captainsJamie George will make his first England start in Saturday’s match against...
England name side to face Samoa
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his squad to play Samoa in the final November Test of the year on Saturday. Jones has made nine changes to the starting line-up that beat Australia 30-6 last weekend at Twickenham...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Coleman signs with Rugby Australia & Melbourne Rebels Wallabies lock Adam Coleman has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne...
Adam Coleman signs with Rugby Australia & Melbourne Rebels
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies lock Adam Coleman has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2019. The 26-year old, who boasts 20 Test...
England Players Decide Not to Donate Match Fee To Samoan Team
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England players have decided not to donate any of their £22,000 match fee to this weekend's opponents, Samoa, despite the SRU chairman declaring bankruptcy earlier this month. The Samoan...
England players will not give part of their match fee to ‘bankrupt’ Samoa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Twickenham hosts will earn £23,000 while Samoans will get £600• ‘As players we feel it isn’t our place to get involved in a complex issue’England’s players have opted against giving a portion...
