ARCHIVE: Suntory score amazing try to upset Wales in 2001 tour opener
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2001 Wales suffered a shock defeat to Suntory Sungoliath in the opening game of their summer tour to Japan.
Sport and dementia: ‘Something needs to happen now’
5 years ago by The GuardianAs former rugby players take legal action, experts warn that authorities in many sports must do more to prevent head injuriesFootball and rugby facing flood of claims over head injuries warningIn the 1980s...
Dan Robson stars as Wasps break losing streak with battling win over Dragons
5 years ago by The GuardianDragons 8-24 WaspsWelsh side hit by coronavirus outbreak before matchWasps survived an uncomfortable evening in Newport to end their losing streak with a 24-8 victory that was sealed with late tries by...
Nigel Owens announces retirement from Test rugby with immediate effect
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe most-capped referee in world rugby, Nigel Owens has brought his 17-year international career to an end. Owens recently took charge of the France versus Italy Autumn Nations Cup...
The Springboks' jersey for the 2021 Lions tour has been released
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyASICS unveiled the unique Springbok jersey for next year’s tour to South Africa of the British & Irish Lions on Friday, featuring a vintage colourway and special commemorative 3D...
Wales captain Jones set for 'weeks' out injured
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales captain Alun Wyn Jones faces an absence of "weeks not days" after being injured on international duty.
Alun Wyn Jones: Ospreys without Wales captain against Castres
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys will be without veteran Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones when they host Castres in their 2020-21 European Challenge Cup opener on Saturday.
Triple test boost for Saints
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints welcome a trio of internationals back into their starting XV for Friday evening’s visit of Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup. Wales fly-half Dan Biggar, Fiji...
Wales stars boost Cardiff Blues against Falcons
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues have been boosted by the return of six Wales internationals as their European Challenge Cup campaign kicks off with a trip to face Newcastle Falcons on Friday (8pm). John Mulvihill...
Popham: My world was turned upside down
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer Wales forward Alix Popham has revealed how his life has been "turned upside down" due to brain damage sustained while playing the game.
