Warren Gatland hits back at sniping from his Lions flanker Sean O’Brien
9 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland forward had claimed a whitewash of the All Blacks was feasible• Wales coach rules out third spell in charge of Lions on 2021 tourWarren Gatland said he was hurt by Sean O’Brien’s public...
Monday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby confirm signing of James Wilson Bath Rugby has confirmed the signing of James Wilson, who has joined the Club on a three-month contract. The hugely experienced and versatile...
Wales dump ‘Gatland’s Law’ and switch to Australian-type selection criteria
9 years ago by The Guardian• Players with 60 or more Wales caps can play globally and remain eligible• New policy is pretty much black and white, says coach Warren GatlandThe Welsh Rugby Union has changed its international player...
WRU change selection policy for players abroad
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has today announced it is changing their Senior Players Selection Policy (SPSP), known to many as Gatland's Law. Under the stewardship of the New Zealander, Wales have only...
Boks skipper to miss end-of-year tour
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auSouth Africa captain Warren Whiteley has been ruled out of their end-of-year tour of Europe after doctors said his groin injury would take two more months to heal. Eben Etzebeth will lead the Springboks...
Etzebeth to lead Boks after Whiteley's return is delayed
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will retain the captaincy of the national side on the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere in November and December. Etzebeth will...
5 Times Sportsmanship Prevailed after Brutal Hits
9 years ago by Rugby DumpRecently, Wasps back-rower Nathan Hughes was commended for his display of sportsmanship after Exeter's Sam Simmonds was injured during the Chief's 31-17 victory. It reminded fans of the human side to...
Barbarians Women’s team to make historic debut in November
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians have launched their first-ever women's side which will take to the field on Nov. 10 against Munster. The famous invitational side is 127 years old and has taken the historic step...
Sean Holley linked with Cardiff Blues role
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports from the BBC, Cardiff Blues could turn to Sean Holley to take over from head coach Danny Wilson when he leaves at the end of the season. The former Ospreys boss,...
Monday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOdwa Ndungane to retire at the end of the season The veteran wonger has earned a total of 249 caps for the Sharks across Super Rugby and the Currie Cup. Malcolm Marx commits to Boks, Lions...
