Classic Cooper clips as Quade leads exciting Barbarians vs Wallabies
9 years ago by Rugby DumpPlaymaker Quade Cooper has been selected as captain of an exciting Barbarians team that will take on his former side when the Wallabies host the invitation team in Sydney on Saturday. Here is a quick...
Nathan Hughes cops two-week ban
9 years ago by England RugbyEngland and Wasps number eight Nathan Hughes has been banned for two weeks for striking in Wasps' Champions Cup victory over Harlequins on Saturday. Hughes will return on November 6, five days...
Eddie Jones names wider England squad
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England squad to begin their preparations for the opening match of the November Test Series against Argentina. England will play Argentina on 11...
#FlashbackFriday: 10 years since South Africa won the 2007 Rugby World Cup
9 years ago by Rugby DumpToday marks the 10 year anniversary of South Africa's Rugby World Cup 2007 victory, when they beat England 15-6 in a tense final in Paris. Bryan Habana was one of the stars of the tournament, matching...
Laidlaw ruled out of Autumn Tests
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out for 2-3 months after fracturing his ankle in Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Ospreys. The Scotland international replaced Morgan Parra on the...
Te'o likely to miss Autumn Tests
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester centre Ben Te'o is almost certain to miss England's Autumn Test's after suffering an ankle injury on Challenge Cup duty this weekend against Brive at Sixways. The 30-year old limped off after...
Garden-Bachop signs two-year deal with Hurricanes
9 years ago by Hurricanes RugbyWellington first five Jackson Garden-Bachop has signed a two-year deal with the Hurricanes. The 23-year-old joins the 2017 Super Rugby finalists following a debut season of Super Rugby with the...
The rugby pros from the Pacific Islands who united to help vulnerable players
9 years ago by The GuardianWhen Fijian prop Isireli Temo killed himself last year, the old pros behind the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare group resolved to support even more youngstersBy Jonathan Drennan for Behind the Lines, part...
Fearns' season over after ACL injury
9 years ago by Lyon RugbyEnglish forward Carl Fearns is out for the rest of the season after rupturing his cruciate knee ligament. That's my season over folks. Rubbish news but I'm a lucky man with lots of...
Sinckler banned for eye gouging
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has been banned for seven weeks after pleading guilty to making contact with the eye of Northampton Saints lock Michael Paterson. Sinckler was accused of the offence...
