Emily Scarratt switch can get England on front foot, says Simon Middleton
9 years ago by The Guardian• Danielle Waterman absence means full-back change against New Zealand• Sarah Hunter: there’s a feeling that we’ve still got our best game to comeThe England head coach, Simon Middleton, has insisted...
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Cruden (Montpellier) The 50 times capped All Black announced that he will join the French giants in January on a three-year deal. Midi Libre reported that he will be paid €800,000 per...
Cohesion is key for England as giants of game do battle in Women’s Rugby World Cup final
9 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand have a standout player in Portia Woodman but Simon Middleton’s side are a well-oiled machine as they target back-to-back triumphsDominating the Belfast skyline, it is impossible to miss two...
Women's rugby World Cup final gets primetime slot as popularity grows
9 years ago by The GuardianRise of Red Roses shows shifting culture of rugby as tens of thousands of women and girls take up the sport at grassroots levelRather than Catchphrase, ITV viewers will see England’s Red Roses take on...
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWilli Heinz named Gloucester Rugby captain for the 2017/18 season Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that scrum-half Willi Heinz has been named as the club's new captain ahead of the new 2017/18 season. Read...
England Women squad update
9 years ago by England RugbyEngland Women player Emily Scott has been called into the England Women squad to replace Danielle Waterman. Head coach Simon Middleton today said: ‘It's great to have Emily back in the squad....
England women bank on a little bit extra for World Cup final with New Zealand | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianEmily Scarratt is keen not to overcomplicate things as she searches for her kicking game in readiness to face the Black Ferns in Belfast on SaturdayShe is often described as England women’s answer to...
Saracens fear salary cap rules could cost them homegrown stars like Maro Itoje
9 years ago by The Guardian• Director of rugby Mark McCall calls for action to be taken• French clubs with higher cap could poach top playersPremiership Rugby has been urged to make major changes to its salary cap amid claims...
Pierre Spies dominates with first ever Test try against England in 2007
9 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Springbok number eight Pierre Spies announced his retirement from rugby earlier this week, writing a heartfelt statement on his website. The 32-year-old physical specimen earned 53 Test caps and...
World Rugby Awards Panel Announced
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayers, coaches, media and fans are at the heart of an exciting new process to determine the prestigious World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year and World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year awards,...
