Bristol warn Eddie Jones and England that George Smith is not for hire
8 years ago by The Guardian• Pat Lam says Australian must focus on Premiership newcomers• Jones used Smith for England breakdown masterclass in 2016Bristol intend to block any potential attempt by England to recruit the veteran...
Lee Dickson named Bedford Blues captain
8 years ago by Bedford BluesBedford Blues scrum-half Lee Dickson has been named club captain for the 2018-19 Championship season. Former England number nine Dickson, 33, joined the Goldington Road club from Northampton Saints at...
Wales Coach to Consult with Ospreys
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys have confirmed that Wales assistant coach, Shaun Edwards, will link up with the side this season in a consultancy role. The former Wasps head coach, and Wigan Rugby League legend,...
Three uncapped players named in Springbok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed his squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. The squad includes three uncapped players in Cyle Brink, Marco van Staden and Damian Willemse, while Malcolm...
Chris Ashton and Michael Rhodes Named in England training squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named a 44-man pre-season training squad to convene from Saturday 4 August until Monday 6 August. Chris Ashton (Sale Sharks) is selected having returned to...
Leicester Tigers sign Kyle Eastmond
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed dual code international Kyle Eastmond. After agreeing on a move to Welford Road, Eastmond will be reunited with George Ford with whom he struck up an impressive understanding...
Rochelle Clark retires from international rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s most capped player Rochelle Clark has called time on her international career, 15 years after earning her first cap.The 37-year-old made 137 international appearances, surpassing Jason...
Saracens sevens stars cruise to 2018 Premiership 7s Championship title
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSaracens defeated Wasps 33-12 at Franklin's Gardens to be crowned 2018 Premiership 7s champions, making this their second championship since 2010. After winning the trophy in 2016 and 2017, Wasps were...
England flanker Brad Shields takes conversion kick and it's not too bad
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSending off a LEGEND. @brad_shields ???????? pic.twitter.com/uE459z2Udx â Hurricanes Rugby (@Hurricanesrugby) July 29, 2018 With the Hurricanes failing to beat the Crusaders in their semi final clash,...
Ashley Johnson's 'Secret' supplement gets 6 month ban, but he's free to play
8 years ago by Rugby DumpIn a rather strange piece of news this week, Wasps forward Ashley Johnson found himself suspended for taking an illegal substance, that was later found out to be included inside his wife's dietary supplement....
