European Challenge Cup: Agen 8-34 London Irish
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Irish start their European Challenge Cup campaign with a bonus-point win against Agen in France.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The most dangerous thing for rugby is to do nothing
5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnThis week is a watershed moment for rugby. After the stand taken by Steve Thompson, Alix Popham, Michael Lipman and others, rugby must address the issues and take the initiative. ,
Premiership Rugby Confirm Rounds 7-10
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership rugby have confirmed that a mouth-watering west country derby kicks off Round 7 of Premiership Rugby as all fixtures in the competition' are today announced up to the middle of February. Bath...
LA Giltinis sign Super Rugby star Billy Meakes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMajor League Rugby side, The LA Giltinis, have powered up their backline with the signing of seasoned Australian centre Billy Meakes on a two-year deal. Meakes played this year in...
London Irish confirm Mark Bensted OBE as new CEO
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have announced the appointment of Mark Bensted OBE as the club's next Chief Executive. Bensted will take up his new position from 1 January 2021, replacing outgoing CEO Brian Facer,...
Toulon trip provides tough first test post Steve Diamond era for Sale Sharks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLife without Steve Diamond begins at the Stade Felix Mayol in Toulon on Saturday as Sale Sharks begin a new era in the club's history. An ever-present figure at the Manchester-based...
Leicester to put Brive to the test at Welford Road
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second game of Round 1 of the Challenge Cup sees Leicester Tigers hosting Brive at Welford Road. Leicester were semi-finalists in 2019-20, losing out to Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol, 39-19....
Steve Thompson: 'I can't remember winning the World Cup' | Andy Bull
5 years ago by The GuardianIn an exclusive interview the former England hooker talks about living with dementia, feeling like ‘a bit of meat’ in his career and how, if he could go back, he would not play rugbyAfter Steve Thompson...
Trans women retain 12% edge in tests two years after transitioning, study finds
5 years ago by The GuardianIOC adjustment period for trans women may be too shortRunning times better as testosterone levels remain higherA groundbreaking new study on transgender athletes has found trans women retain a 12% advantage...
