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Retirement call from Sébastien Vahaamahina

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On the day he turns 28, France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina has made the decision to end his test career retiring from the international game.   The Clermont second rower made it official on...

Extended Highlights: Wales v France - Rugby World Cup 2019

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales moved on into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup by the slightest of margins as they edged France 20-19 in the quarter-finals. France got off to a dream start with two tries in the opening...

Referee Jaco Peyper is being investigated after foolish photo goes viral

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Referee Jaco Peyper played a large part in Wales' win over France on Sunday, as he issued French second row Sebastien Vahaamahina a red card for an elbow. While it appeared to be the correct call, it's...

Warren Gatland on Jaco Peyper picture: ’People like to make mountains out of molehills’ – video

7 years ago by The Guardian

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has weighed in on the World Rugby's inquiry into referee Jaco Peyper after he was pictured appearing to mock the elbow to the head that earned France lock Sébastien Vahaamahina...

Josh Navidi to miss rest of World Cup with hamstring injury

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Wales forward was injured during the dramatic quarter-final victory over France.

Wales rocked by Navidi injury blow

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has revealed that Wales star flanker Josh Navidi has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a replacement now to be called up.     However, reports suggest that the...

Wales back-rower Josh Navidi’s Rugby World Cup ended by hamstring injury

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Influential, hard-tackling No 8 to return home• Wales to meet South Africa in semi-final on SundayWales back-row forward Josh Navidi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.Head...

World Rugby to investigate referee Peyper

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has opened an investigation after referee Jaco Peyper appeared to mock Sebastien Vahaamahina in a photo with Wales fans.     Peyper, taking charge of his 50th Test, sent Vahaamahina...

WATCH: The Top moments from the quarter-finals

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Rugby World Cup is now down to just four teams - England, New Zealand, Wales, and South Africa. As the dust settles on a captivating quarter-final round, here are the four moments that have been picked...

Photo of referee Jaco Peyper imitating Vahaamahina elbow prompts RWC inquiry

7 years ago by The Guardian

Referee sent off France’s Vahaamahina during Wales defeatFrance slam photo of Peyper recreating ‘elbow’ with fansWorld Rugby is investigating the circumstances around a photo of referee Jaco Peyper...