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Wales centre Nick Tompkins: “It’s the best decision I’ve ever made”

6 years ago by Rugby World

Nick Tompkins has no regrets about opting for Wales instead of England. Here the Saracens centre opens up on an eventful seasonDebut delight: Nick Tompkins celebrates his try against Italy (Getty Images)Nick...

British sport faces devastating £700m black hole from Covid-19 pandemic

6 years ago by The Guardian

MPs told of huge impact on football, rugby and cricketECB warns of £380m loss; RFU £107m; EFL £200mThe devastating financial effect of coronavirus on British sport was laid bare on Tuesday with the...

QUIZ: Can you match the England coach with their win percentage?

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have managed to claim one Rugby World Cup and have been hugely successful over the years with some of the coach excelling in the role.   But not all the coaches have been hugely successful...

England stars accidentally leak new Umbro shirt

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Tuesday, England Rugby and Umbro announced a new four-year partnership with Umbro replacing current sponsors Canterbury.   The English sports brand will be the Official Technical Kit Partner...

Hotshot: Red Roses flanker Amelia Harper

6 years ago by Rugby World

The Loughborough Lightning only started playing six years ago but is already part of the England set-upAll systems go: Amelia Harper during England training (Getty Images)The Loughborough Lightning only...

RFU will need government bailout if England do not play until summer 2021

6 years ago by The Guardian

Cancellation of next year’s Six Nations would be ‘catastrophic’RFU CEO Bill Sweeney warns it could take six years to recoverThe Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has warned it would...

Umbro becomes the Official Kit Partner to England Rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby and Umbro have today announced a new four-year partnership. The English sports brand will be the Official Technical Kit Partner from 1st September 2020, when the iconic double-diamond of...

Owen Slot's Top 10 Players In The World

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Slot, the popular UK scribe, has penned his top 10 players in the world at the moment. The list features 3 Englishmen, 3 All Blacks, 2 Springboks, 1 Fijian and 1 Frenchman.     Tom...

From a small town in Reporoa to a World Champion to a potential career ending injury to All Black captain | The Sam Cane Story

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Tuesday, Ian Foster made his first move as All Blacks' head coach by naming looseforward and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane as the new Captain of the All Blacks.   A natural leader, 28-year-old...

Top 10 Stadiums Around The World

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

WalesOnline recently released a list of their top rated stadiums around the world. As the game of rugby is not just about the blood, sweat and tears left out on the grass, but the passion of the fans as...