Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium is to be used as a drive-through Coronavirus testing facility as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS and other key workers. Sixways Stadium becomes the latest rugby stadia to help out with the pandemic. Worcester Warriors ‘proud’ to play a part The site sits […] READ MORE
Following the selection of a Pacific Island XV of the best-imported players into the Premiership, James Barker now selects a Premiership New Zealand XV; the best Kiwis to have played in England. Premiership New Zealand XV 15. Charles Piutau – Wasps, Bristol Bears A fairly simple decision to begin with. The most highly paid player […] READ MORE
Exeter Chiefs lock Jannes Kirsten has penned a contract extension with the club following a successful injury cover period at the Devon side. Robert Rees brings you the latest from Sandy Park. Jannes Kirsten signs extension Rob Baxter has rewarded the fine form of South African import Jannes Kirsten with a new contract extension at […] READ MORE
Following the departure of Dai Young after a poor start to the season, Wasps have announced a new management team consisting of three top coaches, of whom have quality experience with English rugby. Lee Blackett headlines Current interim Head Coach, Lee Blackett, has been appointed as the club’s full-time Head Coach. Blackett stepped up from […] READ MORE
The news broke on Monday morning of discussions regarding a Club World Cup in the place of the current European competitions. EPCR have since given a statement on the current state of affairs. Robert Rees brings you the latest on the proposal. Club World Cup proposal Much like football, there is a want from some […] READ MORE
It’s been a busy day in the transfer market of rugby with contract renewals and moves on the go. Api Ratuniyarawa and Jack Maunder are amongst the names. Robert Rees brings you up to speed with all of Friday’s transfer news. Api Ratuniyarawa pens fresh Saints deal The Fijian lock has penned a new deal […] READ MORE
In the first of a series of articles, we will be compiling teams of the best imports to the English Premiership. First, a XV of Premiership Pacific Islanders featuring the best from Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. These players have been selected on the strength of their contributions to their club/clubs whilst in the Premiership, rather than […] READ MORE
For reasons that we are all aware of, the 2019/20 rugby season is in increasing danger of never being finished. While it will not be the highest priority on everyone’s minds, some retiring rugby players may have already played their last game. If the season cannot be completed, some big names of World Rugby will […] READ MORE
The latest Gloucester Rugby accounts have revealed that the club have made a £5.3m profit following the £12.8m investment from CVC. Gloucester turn a profit… Gloucester typically lose money in recent times. This financial year is different! Turnover rose from £15.76m to £16.8m, resulting in a £5.3m profit before tax (Year Ending 2018:£2.2m loss). This […] READ MORE
With the rugby season up in the air it could do with looking at cricket’s Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in order to decide future fixtures – if they can’t be played due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In order to finalize the tables, and ensure fair and proper qualification for the subsequent European competitions a year later, this […] READ MORE