Winston Stanley forced to retire on medical grounds
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins centre Winston Stanley has today confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 29-year-old Samoan international has been forced to retire on medical grounds. Winner...
How Spain missed out on an automatic qualification for RWC 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpain missed out on automatic qualification to the Rugby World Cup after losing to Belguim in a match that they were strong favourites to win. The loss means that Romania qualifies in...
Western Force to play series of invitational matches
8 years ago by Western ForceThe Western Force are set to play a series of invitational matches, dubbed World Series Rugby, from May to August, including games against the Crusaders and Rebels in June, when Super...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJono Gibbes named as new Waikato Mitre 10 Cup coach Former Waikato captain Jono Gibbes has been appointed as the new head coach of Waikato for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup. Gibbes, 41, will return to...
FLASHBACK: Perry Baker hang time proves that he's no mere mortal
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSevens superstar Perry Baker is well known for his extreme pace and try-scoring ability. But we can add flying to the list of other-worldly talents he possesses after he soared to snag this restart against...
Matt Scott set for Edinburgh return
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland centre Matt Scott has today penned a two-year deal to re-join his hometown club after two seasons in the English Premiership with Gloucester. Capped 39-times for Scotland, the 27-year-old...
Romania's dangerous high tackle that helped Spain to an upset victory
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSpain beat Romania 22-10 in the Rugby Europe Championship to find themselves in pole position for Rugby World Cup 2019 qualification. Their task was helped early on when Romania lost a man to the sin-bin...
Townsend adds six players to Scotland squad
8 years ago by Scotland RugbyScotland Head coach Gregor Townsend has named a revised Scotland squad for the 6 Nations as the group reconvened ahead of this Saturday’s Round 3 Test against England at BT Murrayfield. Harlequins...
Sherratt to join Ospreys Coaching staff next season
8 years ago by Ospreys RugbyOspreys Rugby have confirmed the appointment of Matt Sherratt as Backs Coach from the start of the 2018/19 campaign. Sherratt will replace Gruff Rees, who announced in December that he will leave...
Sevens draw for Commonwealth Games announced
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAustralia’s men’s rugby sevens team will have to get through England and Samoa to have any chance of a medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The draw for the rugby sevens tournament was...
