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Jonathan Fisher returns to London Irish

9 years ago by London Irish

London Irish have confirmed that their new academy forwards coach Jonathan Fisher has returned for another season.   The 28-year-old spent six seasons as a London Irish player and represented England...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Western Force win the right to appeal after Super Rugby axing A Supreme Court judge has granted the Western Force the right to appeal the Australian Rugby Union's decision to axe the team...

Captain Sarah Hunter says England have belief to beat New Zealand

9 years ago by The Guardian

• World Cup holders make Saturday’s final after 20-3 win over France• ITV confirms final will be broadcast on its main channelThe England captain Sarah Hunter insists the Red Roses have nothing to...

Sarah Bern guides powerful England past France into World Cup final

9 years ago by The Guardian

• England 20-3 France • England score 17 unanswered points thanks to excellent defenceEngland are into their seventh Women’s World Cup final after a remarkable show of resilience – typified by...

London Irish confirm senior academy for 2017/18

9 years ago by London Irish

London Irish have confirmed their senior academy ahead of the 2017/18 season.    The squad of 11 includes seven players who are retained from last season’s group.    Jacob...

Billy Vunipola boost for England but Saracens have to wait for No8’s return

9 years ago by The Guardian

• ‘Billy is due back in October but in true Billy style he will be back before that’• Saracens are also without their Lions players for the start of the seasonBilly Vunipola will miss the start...

WRWC 2017: Semi-Final Predictions

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand v USA - Kingspan Stadium, KO: 5pm - eir Sport 2/Sky Sport NZ/NBC    The United States have been one of the most exciting teams of the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. They possess...

England’s pack out to bulldoze France in battle for World Cup final place

9 years ago by The Guardian

• England select strongest side to date for Belfast semi-final• Sarah Hunter says rugby team determined to emulate cricketersSarah Hunter is determined to end a golden summer of women’s sport for...

Monday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Launchbury named as Wasps captain for 2017/18 England lock Joe Launchbury will continue as Wasps’ captain for the 2017/18 season, having led the side to the Premiership Final in his first...

Joe Launchbury named as Wasps captain for 2017/18

9 years ago by Wasps Rugby

England lock Joe Launchbury will continue as Wasps’ captain for the 2017/18 season, having led the side to the Premiership Final in his first term.    “Joe did a really good job...