Japan name 34-man squad for November Tests
9 years ago by Japan RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph announced his 34-man squad for the game against a World XV and tests against Australia, Tonga and France, with Toshiba Brave Lupus forward Michael Leitch leading the...
Mitre 10 Cup players who deserve Super Rugby contracts
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis Mitre 10 Cup season has already provided the platform for Braydon Ennor and Jonathan Ruru the opportunity to prove themselves earn Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders and Blues respectively, while...
It’s tough on Rhys Webb but strict rules are needed to save future of Test rugby | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianWales have to keep making a stand in an attempt to galvanise the regional game which, the Scarlets aside, remains in a depressed stateRhys Webb wants to have his Welsh cake and eat it. The Ospreys and...
Toa Halafihi signs for Lyon
9 years ago by Lyon RugbyTaranaki flanker Toa Halafihi has signed for French club Lyon as an injury replacement for Englishman Carl Fearns, who has been ruled out of the rest of the Northern Hemisphere season. 23-year-old...
VIDEO: Halfpenny scores try on his return to Toulon
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny scored 15 points on his return to Toulon in the European Champions Cup with Scarlets. The French giants came out of the blocks fast during the opening twenty minutes as they raced into...
Fiji name squad for November Tests
9 years ago by Fiji RugbyFiji head coach John McKee has named his squad for the European tour with Test matches against Italy, Ireland and Canada in November. The team consists of both local and overseas based players...
Barbarians name strong squad to face the Wallabies
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies coach Alan Jones, who will make his return to international coaching with the BaaBaas after a 30-year absence, named a partial squad to face the Wallabies. With provincial comps...
Boks skipper to miss end-of-year tour
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auSouth Africa captain Warren Whiteley has been ruled out of their end-of-year tour of Europe after doctors said his groin injury would take two more months to heal. Eben Etzebeth will lead the Springboks...
Etzebeth to lead Boks after Whiteley's return is delayed
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will retain the captaincy of the national side on the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere in November and December. Etzebeth will...
The rugby pros from the Pacific Islands who united to help vulnerable players
9 years ago by The GuardianWhen Fijian prop Isireli Temo killed himself last year, the old pros behind the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare group resolved to support even more youngstersBy Jonathan Drennan for Behind the Lines, part...
