Trimble: Ireland already have All Blacks in the crosshairs
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAndrew Trimble may have just been appointed Ulster's new skipper for their domestic campaign, but the Ireland star admits his thoughts are already turning towards taking down the All Blacks in the autumn.
Weekly Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland grab first win Auckland got their season on track after claiming a 37-15 victory over Northland at Eden Park today. The game was riddled by injuries for Northland with...
Premiership Rugby’s Mark McCafferty urges talks on global calendar
1 decade ago by The Guardian• McCafferty wants to ‘separate club and international calendar’• New Zealand considering going it alone after 2019 The head of the Premiership clubs has called for stakeholder talks on the global...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBath appoint Merce as captain Bath Rugby openside flanker Guy Mercer has today been named club captain ahead of the 2016/17 season, with England international fly-half George Ford appointed...
Giteau faces four months out
1 decade ago by ToulonAfter breaking his ankle in last week's defeat to New Zealand, Australia centre Matt Giteau is not expected to return to action for his club, Toulon, until late December. The 33-year-old...
Player Movements: Benetton Treviso
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing one of the only two Italian rugby sides to compete in the Pro12 league, Benetton Treviso has been assisting with the development of Italian rugby. For their 2016/17 campaign, the club has...
Madigan happy with debut after leaving Carter in shade
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIan Madigan said he has plenty to work on in his new career in France but was pleased with the way things went on his Top 14 debut as he steered Bordeaux-Begles to an opening-night win over the reigning...
Wallabies deep with experience, but also breaking records for heartache
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIt’s the big gamble that could be giving Australian rugby fans false hope that the Wallabies can finally win back the Bledisloe Cup. Coach Michael Cheika’s call to bring back France-based trio...
Saracens begin defence of European Champions Cup with tough Toulon trip
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Northampton host Montpellier on opening weekend in October• Leicester’s double-header with Munster takes place in NovemberThe opening round of the European Champions Cup in October will feature...
Player Movements: Zebre
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 17 players having left the club, Zebre Rugby is one the few PRO12 clubs to see a large number of players leaving their squad. To start the upcoming season on a good note, they have made...
