November Internationals: Team of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMako Vunipola - England The loosehead performed brilliantly around the park for his English side despite not having the best day at the office regarding the scrum. He worked tirelessly at the breakdown...
Scotland edge Samoa in 11-try thriller thanks to Peter Horne
8 years ago by The Guardian• Scotland 44-38 Samoa• Home side’s sixth try settles Gregor Townsend’s first home gameGregor Townsend admitted there was plenty of room for improvement despite beating Samoa. The Scotland coach...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons sign Jarryd Sage from Southern Kings Sage joined the Kings from the Golden Lions earlier this season, but has struggled to command a regular place with the Port Elizabeth side, making just one...
World Rugby increases investment in Pacific Islands teams
8 years ago by World RugbyWorld Rugby has announced details of an increased investment into Fiji, Tonga and Samoa in co-operation with Pacific Rugby Players, the body representing players in the region. As the Pacific teams...
World Rugby increase investment but you can still help Samoan players
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Samoa Rugby Union are in serious financial trouble ahead of their northern hemisphere tour, that includes Test matches against Scotland, Romania and England. Fundraising efforts have taken place both...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks squad to face France The matchday 23 features 11 players from the team which played the Barbarians in London last weekend. They've been complemented by a group of senior All Blacks...
Witch-doctor has banished my injury curse, says Manu Tuilagi
8 years ago by England RugbyManu Tuilagi has made the extraordinary claim that the injury problems which have blighted him in recent years are over following a visit to a witch-doctor in Samoa who apparently exorcised a curse caused...
Witch doctor has banished my injury curse, says Manu Tuilagi
8 years ago by The Guardian• Tuilagi told groin, hamstring and knee injuries were caused by evil spirits• Spiritual healer balmed player with Fijian oil on Samoan island of UpoluManu Tuilagi believes he has been exorcised of...
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...
Samoan PM urges public to help ailing union
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa's Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has asked his country's citizens to help bail out their ''bankrupt'' rugby union. Tuilaepa also holds the position of chairman of the Samoan...
