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Premiership

2013 - 2014

McCall: Saracens to sacrifice Europe and focus on Premiership survival

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Saracens head coach Mark McCall said his side will focus on Premiership survival and forget about their Champions Cup chances following their 12-21 win over Gloucester at Kingsholm.

Details of Sonny Bill Williams' deal confirmed while he sends parting message to New Zealand

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Sonny Bill Williams’ rugby career in New Zealand has come to an end, after it was confirmed that he will join rugby league’s Toronto Wolfpack.

Samoa look to swoop on Sonny Bill Williams when lucrative move goes ahead

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Samoa coach Matt Parish will approach Sonny Bill Williams once his deal to return to rugby league with Toronto is complete to talk to him about representing the Pacific nation.

'Winning the Rugby World Cup is the perfect ending and cherry on top' - Beast Mtawarira

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok legend Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has today announced his retirement from international rugby, following the teams return to South Africa yesterday.

Ben Smith and the fend felt around the world

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Although it hasn't been confirmed, it's quite possible that somewhere Ben Smith is still fending Tomos Williams. Even though New Zealand went home third-best, the classy veteran back was able to put an...

Rugby World Cup Final examined as England seek revenge and South Africa aim to make history

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

England and South Africa will meet again for their second matchup in a World Cup final in Yokohama this Saturday. It will be the sides fifth meeting in the tournament's history. 

Hansen and Read dejected in cagey post-England press conference

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

All Blacks captain Kieran Read and head coach Steve Hansen gave a sad but respectful post match press conference following their deafest to England in the World Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Owen Farrell explains England response to All Blacks Haka

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

England captain Owen Farrell has explained the reasoning behind his side’s ‘v-shape’ formation while facing the Haka before Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

REACTION: England beat New Zealand to reach World Cup final

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

England put in a monumental performance to beat the All Blacks 19-7 in the semi-final of the World Cup in Japan on Saturday.

Hooper displays incredible restraint on return home as he is scrutinised by the media and a fan appears to heckle him

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

It has been an incredibly tough few days for Australian rugby. After England unceremoniously dumped the men in gold out of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the feeling has been largely dour in the Australian...