Whitelock and Crotty cleared to tour SA and Argentina
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Crotty and Sam Whitelock have been cleared to travel with the Crusaders to South Africa and Argentina. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson replaced midfielder Crotty and lock Whitelock in the...
Adam Jones Calls Time On Playing Career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have announced that former Wales front-rower Adam Jones will be officially hanging up his playing boots at the end of the season to concentrate on a full-time coaching role with the London club. The...
Hosea Saumaki Causing A Stir For Sunwolves
8 years ago by Rugby WorldTonga-born winger has made a sublime start to his rugby career whilst playing in Super Rugby. Beast: Saumaki was monstrous against the Lions (Getty Images) Tongan-born winger has made a sublime start to...
Saracens’ problems reflect those of England with Irish shadow looming | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianIn their most challenging season this decade, Sarries face Leinster in the Champions Cup on Easter Sunday looking to do what Eddie Jones’ men could not – beat an Irish sideLast May, English rugby celebrated...
Scarlets sign South African No.8 Uzair Cassiem
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have confirmed that Springbok number 8 Uzair Cassiem will join the region ahead of the 2018-19 season. The 28-year-old South African has put pen to paper on a new deal with the region...
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 5
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter another entertaining Round of Super Rugby that saw the Highlanders stay as the only unbeaten side in the competition, the Sunwolves coming close to beating the Lions in Johannesburg and the Rebels...
Savea back in All Black mix
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Julian Savea has returned to the All Blacks' fold having not been involved with the national side since last year's British and Irish Lions tour, the wing is one of 11 Hurricanes...
HIGHLIGHTS Super Rugby Round 5: Lions v Sunwolves
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions avoided a major upset as they edged the Sunwolves 40-38 in a thrilling week 5 Super Rugby encounter. The Lions ran in three first half tries to two to take a slender 19-17 lead into...
England’s tired Lions may be left out of summer tour to South Africa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Eddie Jones says fatigue among players ‘is still a concern for us’• ‘I’ll watch club games and see how we can strengthen the squad’Eddie Jones has revealed that some of England’s British...
Embarrassing Eddie Jones comments could have long-term consequences | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland head coach may have compromised his Lions future with his ill-judged, unfunny remarks about Ireland and WalesIt is just under two months since Eddie Jones signed a two-year contract extension as England...
