Tuesday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMatfield bows out on a high noteThe curtain came down on legendary Springbok lock Victor Matfield’s rugby career this past weekend.Matfield played his final game for English club, Northampton Saints,...
Cotter brings in Brown and Pyrgos for Japan
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsVern Cotter has named a 27-man squad for Scotland's two-Test tour of Japan next month including returning Glasgow Warriors duo Henry Pyrgos and Fraser Brown.
Gatland urged to pick flanker Davies
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWarren Gatland should consider James Davies for Wales' summer tour to New Zealand, says his Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac.
Hatley expecting tough challenge in new England role
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsNew England scrum coach Neal Hatley is expecting a serious challenge when he joins up with RBS 6 Nations champions England ahead of their tour to Australia this summer.
Ruaidhri O'Connor: Irish provinces stand tall to end punishing season on a high note
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis season has often been a struggle for the Irish provinces who will watch on as the moneyed kingpins of France and England do battle for the Champions Cup on Saturday, but there is a glimmer of light...
Victor Matfield and Northampton bow out gracefully at Gloucester
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Saints confirm Champions Cup berth with 28-20 win• South African Matfield brings curtain down on 21-year careerAs Dylan Hartley returned to action seven weeks after sustaining concussion during England’s...
Bortolami set for coaching role after playing final game
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFormer Italy captain Marco Bortolami has hung up his boots for the final time - but set his sights on a coaching career after signing off with a win for Zebre.
Canada remain unbeaten in Super Series
1 decade ago by World RugbyCanada are on course for the Women's Rugby Super Series title after beating hosts USA to be the only side with a perfect record after England beat day one winners France.
Friday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDylan Hartley named on Northampton bench for GloucesterEngland captain Dylan Hartley is set to make his comeback in Northampton's Premiership clash against Gloucester on Saturday. The Saints hooker...
Four return to Springbok Sevens side
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named Francois Hougaard, Rosko Specman, Philip Snyman and Dylan Sage as the changes to his squad that will travel to France on Sunday.
