Wednesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon prop Manasa Saulo has signed a two-year deal with Championship side London Irish. (Full story) Dwayne Sweeney returns to Waikato for 2017 Mitre 10 Cup (Full story) Connacht...
WATCH: Michael Cheika discusses the return of Will Genia and Kurtley Beale in June
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika gives his thoughts on the possible return of Kurtley Beale and Will Genia for the June Test Series. Cheika did indicate that Will Genia is likely to return, saying: "He is very...
Dai Young challenges Wasps’ marquee players to deliver in play-offs
9 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps coach calls on Willie le Roux and Kurtley Beale to shine• Young says Christian Wade can remind Eddie Jones of his talentWasps’ star overseas imports have been challenged to repay the club’s...
Jonny May hopes ‘mixed bag’ Gloucester can complete Challenge Cup success | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianEngland wing urges his side to ‘cut out the soft moments’ in the final against Stade Français, where victory would earn them a Champions Cup placeThe European Challenge Cup is a means to an end for...
Catch Kurtley Beale while you can before Wasps’ wonder returns to Australia | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianBeale brings a touch of the craftsman among the muscle of the Premiership and he will be missed in England, but the game in Australia will welcome him backSome marquee players fail to make a mark, others...
Beale could offer Waratahs a ray of hope
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auKurtley Beale could hold the key to a last-ditch Super Rugby finals bid by the embattled NSW Waratahs. Another humbling home defeat – a 40-33 loss to the Blues on Saturday night – after they’d...
Thomas Young hat-trick helps Wasps beat Saracens to gain home semi-final
9 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps 35-15 Saracens• Home semi-final against Leicester reward after topping tableWasps used to win the Premiership play-offs despite not finishing top, but three tries in the final quarter kept...
Cooper to Super – why not Cronk to the Waratahs?
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe return of Kurtley Beale to the Waratahs can’t come soon enough – but is a Sydney-bound 33-year-old who last played rugby union 15 years ago worth a punt to spark the ailing Super Rugby...
30 Minutes with… Wasps and Australia back Kurtley Beale
9 years ago by Rugby WorldWasps' Kurtley Beale talks Beyonce, bugbears and bum cheeks!Snap happy: Wasps' Kurtley Beale takes in the views at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Getty ImagesWasps' Kurtley Beale talks Beyonce, bugbears and...
European team of the weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Dave Kilcoyne The front row played like a backrow in the loose on Saturday. He was one of Munster’s main ball carriers and got over the gainline every time he was used by Duncan Williams. He...
