Wales legend James Hook eyes coaching career after announcing retirement from the game
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Ospreys and Wales out-half James Hook will hang up his boots at the end of the season, ending a glittering 16-year career.
The Breakdown | Saracens’ spirit is remarkable but cost-cutting threatens strength
6 years ago by The GuardianSaracens’ win at Ospreys further demonstrated their resilience but some top players may have to go to meet salary cap rulesIf Saracens could distil the spirit they have shown for the past decade that...
Wayne Pivac names his first Six Nations squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Wayne Pivac has named his first Guinness Six Nations squad which features 38 players, including five uncapped. Prop WillGriff John, second-row Will Rowlands, centre Nick...
Jean Kleyn to get scan on neck injury
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMunster lock Jean Kleyn has emerged as an injury doubt for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup pool finale at home to Ospreys, with Johann van Graan insisting his side is still alive in the competition.
Wales star Hook set for new chapter as children’s writer
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFormer Wales star James Hook is to retire at the end of the season when his Ospreys contract expires.
James Hook to retire and consider becoming full-time children's author
6 years ago by The GuardianBack won 81 caps for Wales across 16-year careerHas already written a series of books for childrenFormer Wales back James Hook has announced he will retire at the end of the season and is giving consideration...
Champions Cup Round 5 Match Reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree late tries send Racing 92 into quarter-finals Three tries in the final nine minutes helped Racing 92 secure a 39-22 win over Munster Rugby on Sunday afternoon in Paris, securing...
James Hook to retire at the end of season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys and Wales back James Hook has confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. The 34-year-old revealed the news on his Twitter and Instagram, saying: "Hey...
Jamie Roberts on his way to Cape Town?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath centre and decorated veteran of professional rugby, Jamie Roberts, has reportedly signed a deal with Cape Town-based Super Rugby side the Stormers ahead of the 2020 season. https://t.co/dnHk0YAyOR —...
Champions Cup Team of Round Five
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup rugby returned with a bang this weekend as we edge ever closer to the quarter-finals of the competition. This weekend saw a number of sides battle it out for a place...
