Argentina prop gets heavy ban after stamping on Joe Marler's face
9 years ago by Rugby DumpAnother suspension was announced today as Argentina prop Enrique Pieretto has been handed a 7-week ban after he was red carded for stamping on the face of England prop Joe Marler at Twickenham last weekend....
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnrique Pieretto suspended for 7 weeks Argentina prop Enrique Pieretto appeared before a disciplinary commitee for charges of stamping on an opponent in the Autumn International...
Townsend turns down Lions role
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIncoming Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has declined an offer to join Warren Gatland’s coaching team for this summer’s British & Irish Lions tour.
Two changes for England to face Australia
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsEngland head coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his England team to face Australia at Twickenham on Saturday with Nathan Hughes and Marland Yarde brought into the starting line-up.
USA Women's winger Naya Tapper banned for alleged kick
9 years ago by Rugby DumpUSA ladies winger Naya Tapper has been suspended from the entire Dubai Sevens Tournament following a bizarre incident that took place during the Test against France last weekend. In seconds, Tapper somehow...
6 Nations introduces bonus points
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday the 6 Nations Council announced that it will introduce a bonus point system for the 6 Nations, Women's 6 Nations as well as the U20 6 Nations. The system will go on trial in all 3 competitions...
Scotland 43-16 Georgia: Five talking points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldScotland ran in six tries in Kilmarnock as they brushed aside a Georgia side and after an encouraging Autumn Series there are reasons to be hopeful for the Six NationsMachine: Jonny Gray put in another...
Brilliant Ireland inject hope into Lions’ brutal All Blacks assignment | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianFamous victories combined with the improvement of England and Scotland will have Warren Gatland believing a historic series win is not impossibleEngland still have one game to go but for the rest of the...
Team of the weekend - Nov 26th
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola Another solid performance in an England shirt for Vunipola. Did everything well around the pitch and scrummaged well against a physical Argentinian pack. 2. Ken Owens In...
Monday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks drop to 6th in rankings Following their 27-13 defeat in Cardiff, the Springboks have dropped one position below Wales to sixth in the latest official World Rugby rankings. The...
