One-week ban for Toulouse forwards following double sending off
5 years ago by Rugby DumpToulouse very nearly created the upset of the year so far after coming within inches of beating Clermont Auvergne on the opening day of the new Top 14 season, having had two players red carded.
Lyttle Ready For The Big Stage After Finding His Feet
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAmid the drama of Ian Madigan‘s heroics off the tee, it was easy to forget the dazzling, virtuoso try scored by Rob Lyttle that ultimately kick-started Ulster’s second-half fightback against...
New list of rugby's greatest XV in the professional era features SIX All Blacks
5 years ago by Rugby DumpYouTuber Andrew Forde has put together his greatest ever XV from the professional era which features six All Blacks and six players from the Home Nations.
Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup Fixtures Announced
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSix Nations Rugby together with its constituent unions and federations is extremely pleased to announce details of the Autumn Nations Cup – a completely new and innovative tournament that will take...
Eight team tournament officially announced as Georgia and Fiji join the big six
5 years ago by Rugby DumpA groundbreaking new tournament format will replace the Autumn International Test window for 2020, as has just been announced by Six Nations Rugby. The new tournament will deliver 16 matches over four...
Porter Seizing His Opportunity To Get Into ‘My Flow Again’
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith consistency in performance and fitness, the presence of Tadhg Furlong in both the blue and green jersey in recent seasons has limited the starting opportunities for those behind him in the tighthead...
Bristol go ahead with appeal for Piutau's three-match suspension
5 years ago by Rugby DumpFollowing sanction for his part in a fight against Worcester Warriors, Bristol Bears back Siale Piutau will appeal the three-week suspension he received. Coach Pat Lam felt that it was in self defence,...
Madigan On That Kick, Feeling The Love At Ulster And Facing Leinster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe wry smile says it all. Dan McFarland‘s assertion that Ian Madigan is a player for the ‘big time’ is replayed to the Ulster out-half over a media call. He takes a moment to reply,...
IRFU PCR Testing Negative in Leinster and Ulster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) can confirm that the PCR testing of players and staff at Leinster and Ulster has produced zero positive results. 156 players and staff have been tested across the...
Lam suggests players should be able to retaliate after 'unprovoked attack' on Piutau results in ban
5 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby’s judicial process has been under scrutiny this week with a string of cases. Owen Farrell’s five-match ban for his high tackle against Wasps at the weekend may have stolen the limelight, but...
