Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North signs for Ospreys After months of speculation, Ospreys have confirmed that Wales and Lions winger George North will join the club ahead of the 2018/19 season. The Northampton Saints...
Izzy Noel-Smith announces retirement from rugby
8 years ago by England RugbyBristol Ladies and Red Roses back-row forward, Izzy Noel Smith, has announced her retirement from rugby. The 29-year-old, who made her England debut in 2011, calls time on a glittering career after...
Aaron Jarvis Joins Dragons
8 years ago by Dragons RugbyTighthead prop Aaron Jarvis will return to Wales this summer to join Dragons from Clermont Auvergne on a two-year contract. Born in Exeter, Aaron represented England at both under 16 and under...
Paice calls time on his playing career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish legend David Paice will retire at the end of the season after more than 14 years on from making his first-team debut for the Exiles. The one club man, 34, is Irish’s most...
Liam Squire in doubt for June tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders and All Blacks loose forward Liam Squire is in doubt for the June test series against France due to a setback in his recovery from a broken thumb. Squire, who hasn't played since he...
Best of the tries from the Kitakyushu Women's 7s
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe fourth round of the Women's 7s World Series took place in Kitakyushu, Japan, with New Zealand seeing off the challenge of France 24-12 in the final. With their triumph, the Black Ferns have moved...
Crusaders and Highlanders to face off against a French Barbarians side in June
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyCrusaders and Highlanders have been confirmed to face off against a French Barbarians side in June. While the All Blacks will play three Steinlager Series Test matches against France, the French Barbarians...
Brad Shields needs to wear a Wasps shirt in anger before England call | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianTo parachute the New Zealand-born forward into the England squad sight unseen recalls the unsatisfactory precedents of Ireland’s Michael Bent and Scotland’s Brendan LaneyThe story of Brad Shields is...
Wallaroos lock in double-headers with Wallabies against New Zealand
8 years ago by The GuardianWomen to join men on Bledisloe Test dates in AugustSydney and Auckland to host historic gamesBack-to-back double headers for the Wallabies and Wallaroos against New Zealand in August will be another step...
Results-based evidence points towards second Super Rugby cull | Bret Harris
8 years ago by The GuardianAfter a woeful round for Australian teams it may be time to think the unthinkable In an alarming round Australia’s Super Rugby teams – the Brumbies, Melbourne Rebels, NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds...
