WATCH: Kwagga Smith Exceptional Performance Against All Blacks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions flanker and Olympic Bronze medallist was the deserved man-of-the-match for the Barbarians against the All Blacks on Saturday in Twickenham. Smith's ball carrying, ferocious defensive effort...
Leolin Zas signs for Sharks
8 years ago by Sharks RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed the signing of Western Province and Stormers wing Leolin Zas from the start of the 2018 Super Rugby season. 22-year-old Zas represented SA U-20 in...
Wales capable of putting Wallabies under pressure, says Jonathan Davies
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Welsh tend to start autumn international campaigns slowly but the centre believes they are boxing clever and can produce something special against AustraliaJonathan Davies says Wales are “boxing...
Thursday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLIVE: 2019 World Cup fixtures announcement Beauden Barrett to lead the All Blacks against the Barbarians First five-eighth Beauden Barrett will captain the All Blacks for...
Warren Gatland: ‘It felt like I was being drained of blood, drop by drop. I was hating the tour’
9 years ago by The GuardianTaking the Lions to his homeland should have been his proudest moment but now back with Wales the coach believes the welfare of rugby’s elite players is a more pressing concern“I’ve been on the sidelines...
Forget clown noses, rugby fans in Europe should embrace All Blacks | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks’ tour, starting against the Barbarians, is a cue to put aside the Lions’ off-field treatment and revive rugby’s concept of mutual respectRight on cue at Halloween season a bunch of...
Johnny Sexton: My Life in Pictures
9 years ago by Rugby WorldIreland fly-half Johnny Sexton reflects on a few photographs from his careerTee time: Johnny Sexton practises his kicking during the Lions tour. Photo: Getty ImagesIreland fly-half Johnny Sexton reflects...
Robert Howley rules himself out of Wales job while denying bullying accusation
9 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland’s assistant wants to coach club rugby in England or France after 2019 World Cup, but expresses surprise at Lee Byrne’s bullying claimsRob Howley will not be joining the queue to succeed...
Which XV should kick off England’s autumn international campaign? | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianWith Australia looming and some Lions flagging, Eddie Jones has plenty of decision’s to make before England’s November opener against ArgentinaAnthony Watson and Elliot Daly started all three of the...
Wales squad: Gatland signals end of Warrenball with major shuffle
9 years ago by The Guardian• Jamie Roberts and Scott Williams left out of autumn Tests squad• Gatland looks to replicate Lions’ successful midfield strategyWarren Gatland has left Jamie Roberts and Scott Williams out of his...
