Semi Finalists confirmed after thrilling round at U20 World Championship
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAn enthralling climax to the pool stages of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2018 on Wednesday resulted in a semi-final line-up which sees England face South Africa in Narbonne and hosts France take on...
Lyon set to sign Josua Tuisova from Toulon
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to French publication Midi Olympique, Lyon coaching staff are set to snatch powerful Fijian winger Josua Tuisova from Toulon. Tuisova, who's contracted at Toulon until 2020, is expected...
Stormers release Springbok trio
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers have announced that Springbok trio Nizaam Carr, Dewaldt Duvenage and Raymond Rhule have all being granted an early release from their contracts. All three players will take up opportunities in...
Three sensational tries in the final U20 World Championship pool stages
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe final pool matches of the U20s World Championship took place on Thursday night and provided some of the best rugby so far in the tournament, particularly from the host nation France. Les Bleuettes were...
Warren Gatland warns Lions must arrive earlier for 2021 South Africa tour
8 years ago by The Guardian• Coach says an extra week is necessary to help avert injury• Wales back-up arrives for Saturday’s Test with ArgentinaWarren Gatland has hit out at Premiership Rugby Limited and warned that British...
England squad to face Springboks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the first Test at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on Saturday. Owen Farrell will captain the side at inside-centre while team-mate...
Brad Shields on the bench for England Test match against South Africa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Uncapped Kiwi fast-tracked after handful of training sessions• Mike Brown named on wing as Jones makes surprise callsEngland have fast-tracked the New Zealand-reared Brad Shields straight into their...
George North's monster hit on debutant Embrose Papier shuts down Springboks
8 years ago by Rugby DumpGeorge North capped off Wales' 22-20 win over South Africa in Washington DC with this monster tackle late in the game, shutting down a possible counter-attack and last-minute comeback. While North was...
Three uncapped Springboks to face England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included three uncapped players in his starting lineup for the first of three test against England. S’busiso Nkosi, Aphiwe Dyantyi and RG Snyman will make...
Nick Isiekwe close to first Test start for England against South Africa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Eddie Jones could pick seven Saracens players in first Test• Kyle Sinckler in contention for front row against South AfricaWith the Indian Ocean sparkling in the sunshine outside their hotel, England’s...
