England hopes hit by injuries to Anthony Watson and Jonathan Joseph
8 years ago by The Guardian• Watson has second achilles operation• Joseph ruled out of November internationalsEngland have been dealt a double injury setback before the new season with Anthony Watson a serious doubt for the...
George Smith joins Bristol Bears
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia international captain George Smith has penned a six-month injury cover deal with Bristol Bears ahead of their return to the Premiership. The back rower has made over one-hundred appearances...
Plumtree joins Japan Coaching Staff
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes coach John Plumtree will join Jamie Joseph's coaching staff ahead of the June Internationals against Italy and Georgia. Plumtree is currently the Hurricanes Assistant coach...
European club games are trumping international rugby
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am starting to really worry about international rugby. The recent November internationals have become a largely meaningless procession of friendlies. ,
Peter O'Mahony Agrees Three-Year IRFU Deal
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter O'Mahony has agreed fresh terms with the IRFU, signing on a three-year contract which will see him remain with Munster until at least 2021. The Munster loose forward became only the 11th Irishman...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Chavancy replaces injured Gael Fickou in France squad Guy Noves will be without the services another test player for the 2017 November Internationals. Gaël Fickou, who was...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks sign Makazole Mapimpi The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Cheetahs flyer Makazole Mapimpi. Mapimpi broke onto the Super Rugby season in 2017 with the Southern Kings scoring...
Elliot Daly and Matt Mullan ruled out of England training camp with injury
8 years ago by The Guardian• Squad fly to Portugal with doubts over four players after weekend’s action • Sam Underhill and Piers Francis also hurt ahead of autumn internationalsEngland have flown to Portugal for a week‑long...
Top 5 Performers of the Evening
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGuy Thompson The number 8 received the MOTM award for his exploits on the field today. He was a key contributor to Wasps BP win over Saints at Franklin’s Gardens. The back rower had a number of...
Eddie Jones gives chaos a whirl to keep England on their toes for autumn Tests
9 years ago by The GuardianWith James Haskell jettisoned and Courtney Lawes given a hurry-up the England coach wants squad to feel uncomfortable as they prepare for the November internationals and build towards the 2019 World CupNo...
