New Zealand face 'strongest' Wales team
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorld Cup holders New Zealand can be beaten by the 'strongest' tourists in Welsh history, says former Wales captain Martyn Williams.
GB Sevens name training squad for Rio
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby"Exciting talent was available to us and competition for places was tough. We’re now really looking forward to bringing this group together as one team and creating an incredible Great Britain...
RFU’s Ian Ritchie vows to find ‘solution’ to select Sam Underhill for England
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ospreys flanker ineligible because he plays in Wales• Eddie Jones wants to pick him in next six monthsIan Ritchie has vowed England “will come up with a solution” to select the flanker Sam Underhill...
Falcons swoop for Scotland Under-20s lock Davidson
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland Under-20s starlet Andrew Davidson believes he can take his game to the next level in the Premiership after signing for Newcastle Falcons.
Pool allocation draw for RWC 2019 set for May 2017
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed that the pool allocation draw will take place in May 2017 in Japan with the World Rugby Rankings again being used to place teams into bands for the draw.Chairman Bernard Lapasset...
Eddie Jones ready to pick Sam Underhill for England despite RFU policy
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jones says resolution close over Ospreys flanker despite clubs’ disquiet• Steffon Armitage and Ben Te’o also in head coach’s thoughtsEddie Jones is ready to push forward with plans to call...
Harrison one of eight uncapped players called up by Jones
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsEddie Jones singled out Teimana Harrison for special praise after the Northampton Saints flanker earned a call-up to his 26-man England training squad that will meet up next week.
Wales tour squad puts Warren Gatland on collision course with French clubs
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales leave for New Zealand before Top 14 season finishes• Jonathan Davies, Luke Charteris and maybe Leigh Halfpenny face decisionWales are braced for conflict with some of France’s top clubs after...
Old Mutual Wealth Cup: England v Wales
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWith tours to Australia and New Zealand, the showdown between England and Wales will be a chance for players to secure their starting berths. Expect fireworksTitanic battle: Billy Vunipola takes on the...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales announce squad to take on the All BlacksWarren Gatland has announced his selection for the squad to face the All Blacks in the June tests. Both Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones have been included...
