A Former Garbageman, Uber driver and the quiet Crusaders - The Wallabies debuts
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named three debuts in his squad for the opening test of 2018. We take a look at the trios backgrounds before they run out at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Brandon...
Tanielu Tele'a banned for 3 games following dangerous tackle
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand U20s centre Tanielu Tele'a has been banned for three games following his no-arms tackle on Ioan Nicholas in their match against Wales. Telea was sent to the sin-bin for 10 minutes during...
Samoan players lose their bearings resulting in comedy gold at London 7s
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSamoa got the better of Spain to win their clash 26-10 at the London Sevens this past weekend but made the task a little more difficult than it should have been, with this horrendous blooper in the first...
England team to face Barbarians
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play the Barbarians for the Quilter Cup on Sunday 27th May at Twickenham Stadium. George Ford (Leicester Tigers) and Chris Robshaw (Harlequins)...
Elliot Daly picked ahead of Danny Cipriani at full-back for England
8 years ago by The Guardian• Eddie Jones puts recalled Cipriani on bench against Barbarians• Henry Trinder starts despite not being original squadElliot Daly has been named to start at full-back for England against the Barbarians...
London Irish sign Samoan international hooker
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoan international hooker Motu Matu’u has joined London Irish from Gloucester Rugby in the build-up to the 2018/19 season. Matu’u, the Exiles’ sixth summer signing, makes...
Six New Caps in Tonga Squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix new caps have been named in the 'Ikale Tahi rugby team to take part in next month's Pacific Nations Cup. Former Highlanders looseforward and captain Nasi Manu adds depth to the loose forwards,...
Rory Thornton the latest to commit to Ospreys
8 years ago by Ospreys RugbyOspreys Rugby have confirmed Rory Thornton as the latest player to sign a new contract. The 23-year old second row has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with his home region, becoming the 12th player...
Semi Radradra set for Flying Fijian debut
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon winger Semi Radradra is one step closer to competing in next year’s World Cup after being included in the Flying Fijian squad for the 2018 Pacific Nations Cup. The former rugby league...
Scott Wisemantel joins England coaching staff for South Africa tour
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Rugby has announced Scott Wisemantel will join up with the squad for their tour to South Africa as an attack consultant. The role under head coach Eddie Jones will only be for England’s...
