Warren Whiteley fit for Springboks’ year-end tour
9 years ago by South Africa RugbyFollowing a groin injury that has kept him out of South Africa's last five international matches, Springbok captain Warren Whiteley is progressing well and on track to make his comeback from...
Finn Russell on his way to Paris?
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland fly-half Finn Russell has been linked with a big money move to French heavyweights Racing 92 according to reports in the French media. The 25-year-old's current contract with the Glasgow Warriors...
Theresa May backs Ireland for 2023 World Cup as French bid hits problems
9 years ago by The Guardian• Prime Minister pledges full support to Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar• President Emmanuel Macron distances himself from France’s presentationTheresa May has given her official backing to Ireland’s...
Highlanders appoint Glenn Delany as defence coach
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced the experienced Glenn Delaney as their new defence coach. Delaney currently holds the position of Canterbury head coach and will start with the Highlanders, on a two...
Who should host the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
9 years ago by The RoarIreland, France and South Africa are currently duking it out to see who will be crowned host of Rugby World Cup 2023, and the hyperbolic statements have ratcheted up a notch ahead of the November 15 decision....
Carter confirms he won’t attend France’s RWC bid
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Dan Carter has confirmed he won't be in London to support France's World Cup bid presentation next week. France hoped to make the most of Carter's star power as they look to...
France willing to break the bank for RWC 2023
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench 2023 Rugby World Cup bid leader Claude Atcher has told the media they would be happy to pay World Rugby £30 million more than the £120 million asking price to stage the tournament, which...
France promises to prevent ‘death of rugby’ if awarded 2023 World Cup
9 years ago by The Guardian• France bidding for 2023 tournament with Ireland and South Africa• French bid leader: ‘I think rugby will die in five-10 years if we do nothing’France has promised to prevent the “death of international...
Francois Louw on standby for Springboks
9 years ago by South African RugbyFollowing injuries to Coenie Oosthuizen and Jaco Kriel, veteran flank Francois Louw could be called into the Springbok squad ahead of their two home Rugby Championship Tests against...
Premier 15s league will make huge difference to women’s rugby union | Katy McLean
9 years ago by The GuardianSport has major chance to capitalise on the interest spawned by the recent World Cup, the final of which was watched by 2.6 million people on ITVLooking back at the World Cup, the thing us players can’t...
