Brumbies sign Jonah Lomu's hard hitting nephew, Lolo Fakaosilea
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Brumbies have signed hard-hitting former Australia Schoolboys and U20s representative Lolo Fakaosilea on a one-year deal. We first saw Fakaosolia here on Rugbydump late last year when he made a massive...
Friday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyCollins handed Super Rugby contract The former Scarlets back Michael Collins has been handed a Super Rugby contract with the Auckland-based Blues side for next year. After a season with...
Samoa in Tietjens coup
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Legendary Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens was unveiled as Samoa's new mentor on Friday.
Sir Gordon Tietjens named Samoa 7s coach
1 decade ago by Samoa RugbyTietjens, who bought unprecedented success during his 22-year span as coach of New Zealand, was linked with the Kenya Sevens side but chose to accept the vacant position in charge of Samoa. Tietjens...
Fiji to enter NRC in 2017
1 decade ago by Fiji RugbyThe Australian Rugby Union, Fiji Rugby Union and World Rugby have today announced that a Fiji-based team will enter Australia's Buildcorp National Rugby Championship competition in 2017.The Fiji team will...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHigginbotham rejoins the Reds Former Wallabies number eight Scott Higginbotham has signed a three-year contract to rejoin the Reds at the start of the 2017 Super Rugby season. New...
Connacht sign new back row forward Naulia Dawai
1 decade ago by Connacht RugbyConnacht has announced the signing of Fijian-born back row forward Naulia Dawai on a two year deal. "Naulia is an exciting addition to the Connacht Rugby squad as he brings X-factor to our...
WATCH: Motu Matu'u 'more mobile' following three-month injury...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoSummer signing Motu Matu'u says he is glad to have made his first appearance for Gloucester and is ready to put three months out with injury firmly behind him. The 29-year-old international came on in...
Johnny Leota cited by RFU for dangerous tackle
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionSamoa centre Johnny Leota was cited by the Rugby Football Union following the dangerous tackle he made while playing for his club Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership game against Bath on Friday.
Gloucester signing impresses after 'early return from injury'
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys says he was impressed by the speed Motu Matu'u adapted to the Premiership after making his first appearance in Gloucester colours at Sandy Park.The former Hurricanes hooker has been out...
