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Barbarians make stellar addition to 27-man squad

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

The Barbarians have today confirmed their experienced 27-strong squad for the tour matches against England on May 28 and Ulster on June 1. Head coach Vern Cotter will have a group with 1,018 international...

Big Billy out of Lions tour

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

Billy Vunipola has withdrawn from the British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand due to an ongoing shoulder injury. The Saracens No.8 had been managing the injury which now requires further medical...

Barbarians confirm a strong 27-man squad

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarians head coach Vern Cotter will have a group of players with 1,018 international appearances between them at his disposal as the Barbarians face England and Ulster.   The headline additions...

Steyn to face England

9 years ago by Rugby 365

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Barbarians have confirmed an experienced 27-strong tour squad for the game against England on May 28.

Is Owen Farrell better than Wilkinson?

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell will be playing in his second British and Irish Lions Tour in June and the 25-year-old flyhalf is fast on his way to becoming one of the best flyhalves that England has ever seen.     With...

Peter O'Mahony can fill the void left by Billy Vunipola

9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is no point trying to disguise the fact that losing Billy Vunipola before the tour starts is a big blow. He has been tearing up trees for Saracens. ,

Warren Gatland fears Lions will lose up to 10 players to injury

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Coach tried to convince Billy Vunipola to have second medical opinion• Ireland prop Jack McGrath’s arm injury just a bruise, X-ray showsWarren Gatland fears the Lions will lose up to 10 players...

Are Lions fans whistling past the graveyard?

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

While Lions fans admit their squad is facing a momentous task, they’re quietly – or loudly, depending on the town and country – confident of a series win. How do I know this? I reached out to...

Monday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pierre Spies is one of six players who has been released early from their contracts with Montpellier. Full story     Connacht Rugby has confirmed that Bundee Aki will undergo surgery this...

Scotland clinch London sevens while South Africa crowned champions

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Scotland Sevens went on to win the London Sevens tournament after managing a 12-7 victory over England Sevens team in the final of the World Rugby Sevens Series 2016/17 season.