Sam Warburton picks three Welsh Internationals in his Lions Test XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa this year is in doubt, former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton has picked his test XV. Warburton has named Wales centre Johnny Williams...
Frustrated former England star sparks late brawl that ends in the stands
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer England centre Billy Twelvetrees was sinned-binned for his role in a brawl that spilled into the stands in the closing moments of Sale's come-from-behind 22-19 victory at Kingsholm on Saturday night.
Ford kicks 21 points as Tigers battle back to beat Bath
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland star George Ford kicked 21 points against his former club as Leicester overturned a 14-point deficit to beat Bath 36-31 in a thrilling encounter at Welford Road.
Lions tour of South Africa in doubt as talks held over new coronavirus variants
5 years ago by The GuardianNew Covid strains have emerged in England and South AfricaFebruary set as deadline by managing director Ben Calveley The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa has been placed in doubt after managing...
Joe Launchbury hopes physicality can power Wasps and bring Lions chance
5 years ago by The GuardianWasps’ head coach Lee Blackett said his captain is ‘in the form of his career’ and can catch Warren Gatland’s eye for a call-upIn a manner entirely in keeping with his character, Joe Launchbury...
Toby Flood leading Newcastle revival in Jonny Wilkinson mentoring role | Gerard Meagher
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s legendary No 10 mentored Flood in mid-2000s; now Flood is elder statesman at Premiership’s surprise packageAmid the cluster of young English fly‑halves coming to prominence this season,...
Saracens to play South Africans - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens are hoping to arrange fixtures against the Bulls, Stormers, Sharks and Lions before they join the PRO14 Rainbow Cup. According to The Rugby Paper, the games would ease England coach...
Harlequins' Covid crisis forces Premiership clash at Worcester off
5 years ago by The GuardianLondon club unable to field full front row following testsRules dictate Worcester will get four points and Quins twoHarlequins’ Premiership clash at Worcester, due to take place on Friday, has been cancelled...
Barbeary a doubt for start of Six Nations
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps hooker Alfie Barbeary faces at least six weeks on the sidelines due to an ankle injury and might need surgery, head coach Lee Blackett said, casting doubt on his availability for the start of England's...
Barbeary facing at least six weeks on the sidelines
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have suffered a setback after Alfie Barbeary is expected to be on the sidelines for at least six weeks due to an ankle injury and might need surgery, casting doubt on his availability for the...
