England recall Ludlam and Ford but drop Willis for Ireland match
5 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s side expects physical battle at TwickenhamItaly v Fiji off after visitors return 29 positive Covid testsEngland have dropped Jack Willis and drafted Lewis Ludlam and George Ford into a...
Fiji's second match cancelled after 29 players test positive
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFiji's hopes of participating in this year's Autumn Nations Cup have taken another significant blow after their scheduled match against Italy this weekend was cancelled after more positive COVID-19 cases.
Italy v Fiji cancelled due to Covid outbreak
5 years ago by Rugby WorldA second Autumn Nations Cup fixture has been called off after 29 cases of Covid-19 in the Fiji squadRecap: Italy beat Fiji 19-10 when the two sides last met in 2017 (Getty Images)A second Autumn Nations...
Italy vs Fiji Off
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Autumn Nations Cup match between Italy and Fiji is off. The desision was taken after the latest round of Covid-19 tests undertaken yesterday by the Fijian team returned 29 positive cases this morning....
Exploitation of Pacific Islands rugby has gone on long enough | Robert Kitson
5 years ago by The GuardianPowerful documentary shows how protectionism and naked self-interest in high places continues to have a damaging effect on rugby in Fiji, Samoa and TongaOf the many powerful images in Oceans Apart: Greed,...
France get bonus point win for cancelled match against Fiji
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThe organisers of the Autumn Nations Cup have confirmed that they have decided to award France a bonus point victory following last week's cancellation of the fixture against Fiji.
France awarded 28-0 score for cancelled match against Fiji
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing last week’s cancellation of the France v Fiji match, the tournament organisers of the Autumn Nations Cup have confirmed a decision to award a 28-0 victory with bonus point to France. Whilst...
Brent Impey resigns as SANZAAR Chair
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrent Impey has today announced he will be resigning in his role as Chairman of SANZAAR – effective 31st December 2020. Brent has held the role for the last five years but has decided the...
Charles Ollivon's potential replacement puts in an incredible shift against La Rochelle
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe TOP14 was in full swing this past weekend with six fixtures taking place as a few members of the French squad returning to their clubs following the cancellation of the Autumn Nations Cup game against...
Test Team of the Week
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling weekend of test rugby saw the Pumas notch up a first win over the All Blacks before the second day of action in the Autumn Nations Cup kicked off up north. The Pumas were brutal and...
