Rob Howley: a successful player and coach who struggled to win hearts
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Wales attack coach, who has been sent home over betting claims, has rarely enjoyed public popularity“The future can wait,” were the final words Rob Howley uttered in the last interview he gave...
Wales assistant Rob Howley sent home - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMultiple reports coming out of Japan have stated that Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has been sent home from the Rugby World Cup following an alleged breach of World Rugby’s regulation six...
Gareth Thomas revealing HIV status will 'tackle stigma'
7 years ago by The GuardianTerrence Higgins Trust say rugby legend’s decision will have ‘massive impact’Gareth Thomas’s decision to reveal he is living with HIV will have a “massive impact” in helping to dispel myths...
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas reveals HIV diagnosis
7 years ago by The GuardianEx-British Lions captain believed to be first UK sportsman to go public about living with virusWelsh rugby star Gareth Thomas has revealed that he is HIV positive.Mr Thomas, who came out as gay in 2009,...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix legends to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame World Rugby has announced that six legends of the game in Richie McCaw (New Zealand), Shiggy Konno (Japan), Os du Randt (South Africa),...
Kyle Sinckler ready to play two World Cup games in five days for England
7 years ago by The Guardian• Sinckler one of only two tighthead props in squad• England face Tonga and USA during the first weekKyle Sinckler has insisted he is relishing the prospect of playing two matches in five days at the...
Sam Warburton reveals that he almost left the 2017 Lions tour ahead of the second test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions and Wales captain Sam Warburton has revealed that a phone call to his mom stopped him from quitting the team during their the 2017 tour to New Zealand. The...
Aki Seiuli signs for Glasgow Warriors
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have today confirmed the signing of Aki Seiuli on a two-year deal, subject to visa and medical. A product of Timaru Boys High School, Seiuli made his debut for the...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA name 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup The USA has officially announced the 31-player squad for Rugby World Cup Japan 2019. Head Coach Gary Gold has named...
Smith delighted as Free Staters taste Currie Cup glory
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFree State Cheetahs coach Franco Smith was a delighted man after his team survived a strong second-half fightback from the Xerox Golden Lions – in front of a passionate crowd of close to 39,000 fans...
