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Weekly Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Townson signs on for Ealing   Ealing Trailfinders have announced that they have signed Glen Townson till the end of the season.   The second row has joined from Aviva Premiership side Bristol...

France and Ireland set for key battle in Women’s Six Nations

9 years ago by IRB

Ireland eye an historic first win on French soil, while Italy and Wales entertain England and Scotland respectively as the Women’s Six Nations continues this weekend.

Aussie Sevens men undefeated in Dubai on Day 1

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

The Australian men’s sevens team have maintained an unbeaten run on the first day of the Dubai 7s defeating Japan, France and Kenya to top Pool D. The series of wins takes the team into the quarter-finals...

Payne to miss the start of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jared Payne was a casualty of Ireland's superb autumn as the centre will miss the start of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations after injuring his kidney in last week's win over Australia.

Argentina prop gets heavy ban after stamping on Joe Marler's face

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Another suspension was announced today as Argentina prop Enrique Pieretto has been handed a 7-week ban after he was red carded for stamping on the face of England prop Joe Marler at Twickenham last weekend....

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Enrique Pieretto suspended for 7 weeks   Argentina prop Enrique Pieretto appeared before a disciplinary commitee for charges of stamping on an opponent in the Autumn International...

Two changes for England to face Australia

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

England head coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his England team to face Australia at Twickenham on Saturday with Nathan Hughes and Marland Yarde brought into the starting line-up.

Combrinck out for 4 months

9 years ago by Lions Rugby

Ruan Combrinck underwent an operation on his right shoulder yesterday after sustaining a fracture in his shoulder joint in the Springbok match against Wales.   "Great success today. Thanx for the...

Six Nations bonus point: Mike Ruddock says changes make tournament better

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ex-Wales coach Mike Ruddock believes the introduction of bonus points to the Six Nations "enhances the quality" of the competition.

6 Nations introduces bonus points

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Today the 6 Nations Council announced that it will introduce a bonus point system for the 6 Nations, Women's 6 Nations as well as the U20 6 Nations.   The system will go on trial in all 3 competitions...