South Africa prepare for ‘step up’ against England after late loss to Wales
8 years ago by The Guardian• Rassie Erasmus says ‘it will be a hell of a series’ in South Africa• Team in Washington was short of 15 internationalsSouth Africa are relishing the chance to heap more misery on Eddie Jones...
Second-half blitz condemns Ireland U-20s to second defeat at World Championships
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Ireland Under-20s’ challenge was undone by Wandisile Simelane’s second-half hat-trick of tries as South Africa won their second World Rugby U-20 Championship game - 30-17 - in Narbonne.
Eddie Jones labels Bath owner ‘Donald Trump of rugby’ in injuries feud
8 years ago by The Guardian• Bruce Craig criticised Jones following Beno Obano’s injury • Jones: ‘We’ve got an owner who thinks he knows everything’Eddie Jones has labelled Bruce Craig the “Donald Trump of rugby”...
Rhule on the Move?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by South African news outlet Netwerk24, Springbok and Stormers winger Raymond Rhule could leave the Stormers at the end of Super Rugby having joined the Cape-based side less...
Ryan Elias’s late try earns Wales win over South Africa in Washington
8 years ago by The Guardian• South Africa 20-22 Wales• Win is first for Wales over Springboks away from CardiffThis was the match barely anyone in the American capital knew was happening, the Washington Post failing to carry...
Summer tours offer chance to blow away mists over European rugby | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianSouthern hemisphere sides dominated the 2015 World Cup in England but since then three out of the four have struggledMaro Itoje was in reflective mood as he sprawled himself in a chair that struggled to...
Mako Vunipola: ‘What has pleased me most is playing so many games‘
8 years ago by The GuardianAfter a gruelling year the Saracens prop should be resting but instead is off to South Africa for England’s three-Test seriesA year ago this weekend Mako Vunipola was on the Lions’ bench for the opening...
Five Changes For Ireland Under-20s' Clash With South Africa
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsHead coach Noel McNamara has named the Ireland Under-20 team, sponsored by PwC, to face South Africa in Sunday's second round of the World Rugby U-20 Championship in Narbonne (kick-off 4.30pm...
England’s Billy Vunipola ready to fell South Africa’s ‘oak trees’
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s returning No 8 is excited by the physical battle ahead in South Africa – ‘if we are annoying them it means we’re in their faces, otherwise they will just bully us off the park’If there...
Top 14 Final - Players to Watch
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Top 14 final we take a look at the Players to Watch. Ruan Pienaar (Montpellier) At the age of 34, Pienaar has been one Montpellier’s best players as they chase their maiden...
