Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock can “revolutionize” rugby as the most successful promoter predicts stardom is imminent. Although Hearn is famous for his promotional work in boxing, snooker and darts, he is now taking his first step into rugby union after years of rejecting rugby league developments. This, after he signed England and Northampton Saints … Read more
Scott Robertson’s treatment of Blues flanker Dalton Papali’i directly resulted in the full-back’s decision to leave New Zealand and sign for Castres, according to a report. Once tipped to captain the All Blacks, fullback Papali’i has retired from international duty this season as the Blues icon will pack his bags for the Top 14 club … Read more
Springboks forward Trevor Nyakane believes France’s fumbling is an area that needs to be addressed following their victorious Six Nations campaign. Les Bleus won the title after winning four trophies, with their final victory over England in Round Five, winning silverware over Ireland. After a good start to the tournament with a 36-14 victory over … Read more
La Rochelle remain close to Bulls ace David Kriel despite interest from Glasgow Warriors, while Franco Smith has added a South African to his squad in the form of Ruwald van der Merwe from Pumas and Exeter Chiefs have signed Bath back Sam Harris ahead of next season. Check out our latest transfer news and … Read more
Mike Blair sees the All Blacks coaching job as an opportunity to ‘fix’ his disappointing position with the British and Irish Lions as a player. The 44-year-old former Scotland scrum-half was left out of the 2009 Lions squad to tour South Africa but was called up following an injury to Tomas O’Leary – the only … Read more
Former international scrum-half Justin Marshall has named the All Blacks XV he believes can beat France when they play next week. Speaking on the Sky Sport programme, SeparationMarshall made his choice clear, saying: “If the French were there next week and we didn’t have Ardie Saveas, Richie Mo’ungas and Scott Barretts and we had to … Read more
Exeter Chiefs look set to be boosted by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade and Dafydd Jenkins for their upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Munster. All three missed Devonians’ PREM win over Newcastle Red Bulls last Friday, with Feyi-Waboso sidelined with a hamstring injury, Jenkins rested after the Six Nations and Slade absent due to the … Read more
This week we’re going to talk a lot about our behavior… Hitting, kicking and crying A great weekend of rugby all round, for the top teams and a few teams struggling to find form. The Waratahs are back on track and the Hurricanes hit the fifth grade. Bristol were stunned by Harlequins while Saints, Bath … Read more