Predicted: All Blacks Squad to face France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen is set to name his All Black squad on Sunday that will face France in a three-match Test Series. Hansen will be faced with the task of finding replacements for Kieran Read, Dane Coles,...
Victor Matfield reportedly linked with Stade Francais
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 127 international caps, Springbok legend Victor Matfield, has gone into coaching and is linked with a move to France where he will join Heyneke Meyer and Stade Francais. Since Meyer was unveiled...
Tuipulotu injury blow for the Blues and All Blacks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu is likely to be ruled of the three-Test June Series against France with a shoulder injury. The 16-times capped international suffered the injury in the...
Club rugby’s inability to sell itself calls for planning and innovation | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianStaging the Champions Cup final in Bilbao showed the benefit of taking a risk or two instead of clinging to the tried and testedThe word final is a relative term in rugby. Leinster’s European Champions...
Gheorghe Gajion becomes Ospreys' 6th new signing for 2018/19
8 years ago by Ospreys RugbyThe Ospreys have added to their front row options for next season, signing Moldovan international tight head Gheorghe Gajion. The 25-year old is a physically imposing, powerful presence, both at the setpiece...
Reports: Heyneke Meyer's shortlist of signings for 2018/19
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from France suggest that Heyneke Meyer has identified six players that he would like to sign ahead of his debut season in charge of the Paris-based club. Midi Olympique has reported...
Yannick Nyanga to retire at the end of the season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 flanker Yannick Nyanga has confirmed in an interview that he is set to retire at the end of the current season. Nyanga : "Oui, c'est ma dernière saison..." pic.twitter.com/1SxPfJfvPz —...
Joe Moody cops two match suspension for this hit on Beale
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders prop Joe Moody has been suspended for two games after pleading guilty for striking Kurtley Beale off the ball in his side's comeback win over the Waratahs. Moody, making his first appearance...
Racing 92 confident French core will bring home Champions Cup
8 years ago by The GuardianFrance’s commitment to slow influx of overseas players paying off with 12 Frenchmen to start final against LeinsterIf England’s selection of Brad Shields and the accompanying controversy is a case...
Scott Wisemantel joins England coaching staff for South Africa tour
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Rugby has announced Scott Wisemantel will join up with the squad for their tour to South Africa as an attack consultant. The role under head coach Eddie Jones will only be for England’s...
