Ma'a Nonu sensational as Chris Ashton blows chances in Lyon thriller
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLyon advanced to their first ever Top 14 semi-final after knocking out Toulon on Friday night, scoring two tries to one in the 19-19 extra time thriller from Stade Félix Mayol. In spite of the elimination,...
Furlong becomes one of Irish Rugby's leading earners
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster & Ireland international tight-head prop Tadhg Furlong has become one of Irish Rugby's top earners after he signed his three-year contract extension with the IRFU in December, 2017. The Campile...
Vincent Clerc OR Frédéric Michalak to hang up boots after Top 14 play-off
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThis weekend's Top 14 play-off match between Toulon and Lyon will mark the final professional game for one of two French international stalwarts, Vincent Clerc or Frédéric Michalak. Earlier in the...
These monstrous hits between Grenoble and Oyonnax will make you wince
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAs we saw with Nigel Hunt's big hit, the Top 14 relegation/promotion play-off match between Grenoble and Oyonnax featured a number of brutal tackles. Here is a quick compilation showing the best of them,...
Club rugby’s inability to sell itself calls for planning and innovation | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianStaging the Champions Cup final in Bilbao showed the benefit of taking a risk or two instead of clinging to the tried and testedThe word final is a relative term in rugby. Leinster’s European Champions...
Yannick Nyanga to retire at the end of the season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 flanker Yannick Nyanga has confirmed in an interview that he is set to retire at the end of the current season. Nyanga : "Oui, c'est ma dernière saison..." pic.twitter.com/1SxPfJfvPz —...
Pat Lambie out for up to 9 months
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Racing 92 playmaker Pat Lambie has confirmed that he could be ruled out for up to nine months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the European Champions Cup final on Saturday. He...
Nigel Hunt delivers huge hit as Grenoble win playoff to return to Top 14
8 years ago by Rugby DumpIt was all smiles for Grenoble at the Stade des Alpes on Saturday evening. With their chance of promotion on the line, they smashed Oyonnax 47-22 to return to the Top 14. The playoff match was characterized...
Hats off to Leinster after giving Racing’s beret brigade the boot | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianLeinster had the nous to edge a cagey Champions Cup final that looked to be heading for extra time until Racing 92 crackedRacing’s players ran on to the pitch wearing berets, a nod to the host city that...
Scott Wisemantel joins England coaching staff for South Africa tour
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Rugby has announced Scott Wisemantel will join up with the squad for their tour to South Africa as an attack consultant. The role under head coach Eddie Jones will only be for England’s...
