Reports suggest that French clubs have agreed to reduce salary caps
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vote on Wednesday will confirm the new salary caps for the TOP14 and PROD2, the top two club competitions in France, according to a report by RugbyRama. The organising body of French professional...
World Cup winner Phil Vickery
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former England prop on cooking, claustrophobia and losing his cool at the wicket Champions! Phil Vickery of England poses with the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003 (Getty Images)The former England prop on cooking,...
Hoskins Sotutu on attempting to dive like Rokocoko and emulating his winger dad
6 years ago by Rugby DumpBlues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has risen to prominence with consistently impressive performances for the Blues in this season Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The mobile forward has also caught the...
One of rugby's most entertaining characters turns 30 today and this footage shows why we love him
6 years ago by Rugby DumpHarlequins and England prop Joe Marler celebrates his 30th birthday today. Over the years he's entertained with numerous amusing moments both on and off the field. Here's a short look at some of those...
Leicester secure the future services of 10 promising youngsters
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are upbeat at the announcement that 10 youngsters at the club have committed their immediate futures to Welford Road. The players are: Ben White Tommy Reffell George...
Leicester Tigers confirm re-signings
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed a number of players have signed contract extensions at the club. The club confirmed the departure of five players including England centre Manu Tuilagi...
RFU proposes to cut 139 jobs to combat projected losses of £107m
6 years ago by The GuardianRuling body expects 20% revenue loss for five yearsBill Sweeney sounds warning of long-term shortfallsThe Rugby Football Union plans to cut its workforce by nearly a quarter, with 139 jobs at risk due...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother busy week in the player market this week with the major announcement of Beauden Barrett's move to Japan next year. We recap some of the biggest moves of the week as well as some of...
Eight-Seven Hemisphere split as Sir Ian McGeechan names his all time XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions' legend Sir Ian McGeechan has named his all time World XV with eight players from the North and seven from the South. The highly regarded former Scotland International...
The time little Christian Wade knocked England star Jonny May out cold
6 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2018 when Christian Wade was still playing rugby union he shocked a packed Welford Road by knocking out England star Jonny May on the wing.
