USA International flyhalf Will Hooley signs for Saracens
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced the signing of USA international flyhalf Will Hooley from Bedford Blues. The 26-year-old, who can also play at full-back, moved to the Championship side from Exeter...
Agustín Pichot launches campaign to become chairman of World Rugby
6 years ago by The GuardianPichot will run against current chairman Sir Bill BeaumontFormer Puma calls for ‘global realignment of our game’Bill Beaumont faces competition in his bid to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman after...
Rugby's money problems predate Covid-19 but long-term growth must be the aim | Will Hooley
6 years ago by The GuardianThe Bedford fly-half Will Hooley accepts wage cuts are necessary during the crisis but asks have those running the sport been maximising its potential?Unprecedented times call for drastic measures. People...
England's Francis avoids ban for high tackle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPiers Francis is free to play in England's crunch Rugby World Cup match against Argentina after avoiding a suspension for his high tackle in Thursday's win over the United States. The...
England centre Piers Francis cleared after citing dismissed
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFrancis caught Eagles full-back Will Hooley with a shoulder-led challenge.
Eddie Jones to watch Australia play Wales with one eye on quarter-final
7 years ago by The Guardian• England coach plans scouting mission of Pool D fixture• Jones says he will not watch next opponents ArgentinaEddie Jones has revealed he will not watch England’s next World Cup opponents Argentina...
Pros give their verdict on the Piers Francis tackle that could have been the quickest ever red card
7 years ago by Rugby DumpPiers Francis almost had the shortest debut in Rugby World Cup history in England’s match against the USA on Thursday. In fact, it would have been the shortest appearance ever in a RWC match when he...
High hits and Ford’s finesse: five things learned from England 45-7 USA | Gerard Meagher
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s side learned plenty from their second Rugby World Cup match – including the need to play beyond the gongPiers Francis was understandably fired up for his first, and possibly only, start...
Taking on England at the Rugby World Cup is strange for me – but USA are ready | Will Hooley
7 years ago by The GuardianWill Hooley was brought through the youth ranks with England but now relishes joining his ‘rugby family’ on the biggest stageIt’s 2005 and the camera is glaring in my face. I’m 11 years old and...
Hooley and Fields re-sign for Bedford Blues
7 years ago by Bedford BluesBedford Blues have announced that two more members of the current squad have put pen to paper on new deals to remain at the club for the coming campaign. Agreeing new deals for the 2019/20...
