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Bristol's international players staying put for now

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol’s England and Welsh players will remain with the squad for the time being until some certainty is reached over Saturday’s Premiership final.   The current participants in the...

England squad update

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men's head coach Eddie Jones has named a 26-man training squad to convene for a second three day camp at The Lensbury from Thursday 15 until Saturday 17 October.    In addition, seven...

French federation and clubs end dispute over players' availability

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French rugby federation and the league have finally come to an agreement over the players’ availabilities for this autumn’s test matches.   This comes after the LNR, the organised...

Gethin Jenkins replaces Sam Warburton in Wales set-up

6 years ago by Rugby World

The former prop will coach the breakdown and defenceTaking over: Gethin Jenkins (right) with Sam Warburton (Getty Images)Gethin Jenkins replaces Sam Warburton in Wales coaching set-up Wales have announced...

Gethin Jenkins joins Wales coaching team as technical coach

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues can confirm Gethin Jenkins has stepped down from his role within the academy to join Wales as a technical coach.     The legendary loose-head prop took up coaching positions...

Operation left Jonathan Davies' knee 'dead straight for 12 weeks' as he had doubts over Test future

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Jonathan Davies feared he would never play for Wales again following the injury which sidelined him for almost a year.

Wales Squad Update: Duo Released from Autumn Squad

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have released a statement confirming that Ken Owens (shoulder) and Josh Macleod (hamstring) have both been released from the squad due to respective injuries which preclude them from taking a significant...

Jonathan Davies had doubts over international future after knee operation

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 32-year-old centre is set to feature for Wales in their warm-up clash with France in Paris.

Varney to miss out on Italian debut due to Covid-19 test

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester scrumhalf Stephen Varney will not make his international debut as planned after he has tested positive for Covid-19.   Varney, 19, has been in fine form for Gloucester of late, earning...

Wales could face a severely understrength French side

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and France are set to face off in less than two weeks in what has been dubbed as a warm up test match ahead of the resumption of the Six Nations and the Autumn Nations Cup.   However,...