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Reds sign son of former Wallabies and Reds captain

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced the Queensland Reds have signed skilful flyhalf Tom Lynagh through 2023.     Tom is set to follow in the footsteps of his father Michael...

Kyle Sinckler thanks Eddie Jones and visit from barber for return to form

5 years ago by The Guardian

Prop admits he was performing at 20% of abilitySinckler moved to Bristol during lockdownThe England prop Kyle Sinckler has admitted that a mid-lockdown move to Bristol left him performing at just 20% of...

The Springbok descended from a Lion

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The rugby blood runs strong in the veins of Jesse Kriel. Today the Springbok centre tweeted about his great grandfather, John Hodgson, a British & Irish Lion.   Hodgson, a loose-forward who...

Watson and Cowan-Dickie summoned by Jones

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The English duo of Anthony Watson and Luke Cowan-Dickie have been recalled by England head coach Eddie Jones ahead of this coming weekend’s fixture against Wales at Parc Y Scarlets.   Watson...

Premiership stats leaders: tackles, turnovers, carries & more

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 1 of the Premiership kicked off this past weekend and played out largely as expected in terms of results, barring Newcastle’s Falcons surprise victory over Bath at The Rec.   We turn...

5 things learned from this weekend’s Autumn Nations Cup

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Autumn Nations Cup continues next weekend with a final round of group games. Here is a look at some of the key talking points from the round of action that just passed, as we saw England, Wales, Italy...

Autumn Nations Cups top stats performers - most tackles, running metres & more

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two rounds of the Autumn Nations Cup have elapsed, producing some fine performances as international rugby takes its place on the world stage once more.   England are currently in top spot in Group...

Analysis: Maro Itoje's all action performance against Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje was at the centre of a dominant pack performance by England on Saturday as Eddie Jones' charges surged to a 18-7 victory over Ireland.   England were particularly dominant upfront...

Maro Itoje joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation group

5 years ago by Rugby World

The England star joins sporting arm of rapper's management and entertainment companyStar power: England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje (Getty Images)Maro Itoje joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation group Thanks...