Carter confirms he won’t attend France’s RWC bid
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Dan Carter has confirmed he won't be in London to support France's World Cup bid presentation next week. France hoped to make the most of Carter's star power as they look to...
Player Focus: The Springboks new flyer S’busiso Nkosi
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have called up young Sharks winger, Sibusiso Nkosi, who has enjoyed a strong start to his professional career with the Durban-based franchise. The 21-year-old breaks the mold of...
Gallagher In PE As Italian Piardi To Referee Ulster Bank League Match
9 years ago by Ulster Bank LeagueVisiting Italian referee Andrea Piardi will take charge of the Ulster Bank League Division 1A clash between Clontarf and St. Mary's College at Castle Avenue on Friday, while Irish officials are on duty...
Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad
9 years ago by Springbok RugbyExperienced flanker Francois Louw and the uncapped Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) have been included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches...
France willing to break the bank for RWC 2023
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench 2023 Rugby World Cup bid leader Claude Atcher has told the media they would be happy to pay World Rugby £30 million more than the £120 million asking price to stage the tournament, which...
Rugby union international power rankings: who can challenge All Blacks? | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianOur first power rankings since the 2015 World Cup mark two years to go until Japan 2019. England lead the chasing pack while Australia and Wales struggleBefore the All Blacks’ record 57-0 victory over...
Cheetahs see off Zebre in first ever home PRO14 match in Bloemfontein
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Cheetahs overturned an 11 point deficit to record their first ever Guinness PRO14 victory by beating Zebre 54-39 in Bloemfontein. It is the first season that sees two South African sides taking part...
France promises to prevent ‘death of rugby’ if awarded 2023 World Cup
9 years ago by The Guardian• France bidding for 2023 tournament with Ireland and South Africa• French bid leader: ‘I think rugby will die in five-10 years if we do nothing’France has promised to prevent the “death of international...
The Wallabies forwards make amends, but we need consistency
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies forwards have been consistently inconsistent for a long time now. A miserable showing against the All Blacks in Bledisloe 1 was quickly followed up by a much-improved performance in New Zealand....
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors sign Jono Kitto on a short-term deal With number nines Luke Baldwin (bicep) and Jonny Arr (concussion) out injured, Director of Rugby Gary Gold has acted to bring in the 25-year-old...
