New Zealand have had a testing, tiring year but talk of decay is premature | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks have shown vulnerabilities this year but even when not on their game the world champions are still scoring tries and winningWales have not beaten New Zealand since 1953, when they led the...
Jamie George to make first England start but Dylan Hartley on bench against Samoa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Hartley had captained England for all 22 Tests since Eddie Jones took over• George Ford and Chris Robshaw named co-captainsJamie George will make his first England start in Saturday’s match against...
George North to leave Saints at end of season
8 years ago by Wales RugbyNorthampton Saints have confirmed that George North will leave the club at the end of the 2017/18 season. Following recent conversations with the Club and WRU representatives, the 25-year-old...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Sevens name squad for Dubai NEWS: @nz7s coach Clark Laidlaw names Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson as co captains for the 2017/18 @WorldRugby7s season 🇳🇿Full squad 👉 https://t.co/rvSbFyhwTj...
Mike Phillips To Come Out of Retirement for Scarlets
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Phillips is set to line out for Scarlets as short-term injury cover this weekend in their PRO14 encounter with the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth. The former Wales & British & Irish Lions...
Warren Gatland on familiar ground as Wales prepare for New Zealand Test
8 years ago by The Guardian• Head coach fully expects more ribbing from New Zealand press • We weren’t trying to pull a fast one, he adds of the finale to Georgia matchAs Warren Gatland prepares Wales to face his native New...
I’ve got no beef with Hansen: Gatland
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWales coach Warren Gatland says he has no problem with All Blacks counterpart Steve Hansen but reinforced the resentment at his treatment in New Zealand during this year’s British and Irish Lions...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussell to leave Glasgow at the end of the season Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that fly-half Finn Russell will leave the club at the end of the season. The 25-year-old’s performances...
OFFICIAL: Wasps sign Shields
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have confirmed that Hurricanes back-rower Brad Shields will join the club during the 2018/19 season following his Super Rugby commitments with the Hurricanes. The 26-year-old has made 86...
#TBT - Tom Croft retires but this 2007 try will be remembered forever
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLeicester Tigers, England and British and Irish Lions forward Tom Croft has today confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. He has been forced to retire on medical grounds,...
