Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lam adds further firepower to Baabaas squad Bristol Bears coach Pat Lam has added a further four test internationals to his Barbarians squad to face England on June 2. 2⃣X Former All...
In-demand Wales prop commits to Ospreys
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNicky Smith was linked with the likes of Cardiff Blues, Sale Sharks and Gloucester, but the prop is staying with his home region. Sought-after Wales prop Nicky Smith has signed a new long-term...
London Irish bolster front row stocks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish has bolstered its front row options for next season by signing prop forward Will Goodrick-Clarke from Richmond. The 23-year-old former Cheltenham College pupil has spent the...
Dean Ryan returns to coaching role after agreeing long-term deal with Dragons
7 years ago by The Guardian• Ryan to take position as director of rugby with seat on the board• New coach hoping to revive fortunes of the WRU-owned clubDean Ryan will be back in a tracksuit in July when he takes charge of the...
Dragons confirm Dean Ryan as their Director of Rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons Rugby have today announced the appointment of Dean Ryan as Director of Dragons Rugby. The 52-year-old will take up his new role this summer from the RFU, where he has been Head of International...
Dean Ryan leaves the RFU to become director of rugby for the Dragons
7 years ago by The GuardianEx-Worcester coach will also take a seat on Dragons’ boardRyan leaves role as RFU head of international developmentDean Ryan has been appointed director of rugby for the Dragons in a move that will see...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens-plus is needed for England to rule the world
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saturday was a great day for English rugby — and for England’s World Cup challenge. A third of this Saracens team will now go to Eddie Jones’ squad as European champions. ...
The pressure is on for rugby's European Cup final to deliver after a week full of drama
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby has its moment to shine with an era-defining match between Saracens and Leinster at St James' Park. The sport is under pressure to deliver in this period of superb drama. ...
Ollie Thorley fully deserving of RPA Young Player of the Year
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIt was a huge day for Gloucester at the RPA awards, as Danny Cipriani and Ollie Thorley both picked up awards. Cipriani received the Players’ Player of the Year title while Thorley won the Young Player...
The Breakdown | Danny Cipriani can show the England cap would fit in Saracens play-off
7 years ago by The GuardianAfter being recognised by his fellow pros, the fly-half has a last chance to convince Eddie Jones he should go to World CupDanny Cipriani may not have been recognised by England this season but he has...
