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French second division player to face hearing after being sent off for kicking opponent in the head

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Back-rower Fred Quercy will next week learn his fate after being sent off for kicking an opponent's head during the French second division (ProD2) play-off last weekend.

Israel Folau 'deeply saddened' as contract termination sanction is delivered by Rugby Australia

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Israel Folau has today been issued a sanction directing termination of his playing contract for his high-level breach of the Professional Players’ Code of Conduct. The Wallabies and Waratahs star was...

Sam Cane will return from broken neck earlier than expected

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Flanker Sam Cane's remarkable bid to resume his All Blacks career begins this weekend when he returns to rugby seven months after breaking his neck against South Africa in Pretoria.

Israel Folau is doing fine according to admittedly frustrated Karmichael Hunt

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Karmichael Hunt has spoken about his communication with Israel Folau, in a "frustrating" week that will determine the Wallaby fullback's fate. If anyone can imagine what the isolation feels like, it's...

Exciting news for rugby gaming fans as new release is on the horizon

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

In the lead up to this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan, Bigben and Eko Software have announced that after plenty of speculation, there will indeed be a new rugby game coming out to coincide with the tournament.

Alex Goode finally brings epic celebratory bender to an end

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

In one of the stranger stories in the rugby world this week, Saracens fullback Alex Goode has brought his three-day bender to an end, after winning the Heineken Champions Cup in Newcastle on Saturday.

Sale Sharks get in on the joke as they respond to the 'Saffa Sharks' trolling

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

In recent weeks, a lot has been said about Sale Sharks’ recruitment ahead of next season. Steve Diamond’s team have made a number of signings for their next campaign with one thing in common, many...

Samoan second row sent off after reckless attempt to tackle smaller man in French second division

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Vannes comfortably booked their place in the French second division play-offs with a thumping 50-10 victory over Mont-de-Marsan in the "qualifying" round at the weekend. However, the match was marred by...

Hard running Springbok prop Oosthuizen yet another giant signing for Sale Sharks

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Sale Sharks have signed yet another South African powerhouse, today announcing that Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen will follow former teammate Lood De Jager to Manchester, joining from the Durban based...

As Cipriani and Goode win major awards, Jim Hamilton goads Eddie Jones to 'take his finger out..'

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Pressure continues to mount for England head coach Eddie Jones to include what are now two award-winning Premiership players in his World Cup squad. Count Jim Hamilton among those pundits whose confusion...