Category: Rugby Rules News

How Ed Sheeran and Anthony Joshua helped the Welsh Rugby Union post record revenues – WalesOnline WalesOnlineHow Ed Sheeran and Anthony Joshua helped the Welsh Rugby Union post record revenuesWalesOnlineThe impact of an additional home game in the Six Nations for Wales, meant that rugby related income, including the autumn internationals, was up from £35m…

Sports Update: 'I will sacrifice whatever I need to sacrifice to get to play and perform at a proper level' – Brinkwire (press release) Brinkwire (press release)Sports Update: 'I will sacrifice whatever I need to sacrifice to get to play and perform at a proper level'Brinkwire (press release)It has been a memorable year in the…

Scotland Women face tough Autumn test challenge – Six Nations Rugby Six Nations RugbyScotland Women face tough Autumn test challengeSix Nations RugbyScotland Women face a busy autumn schedule with no less than three crunch tries ahead of the Women's Six Nations in February. Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Share0. "To progress as a team, it's vital we…

Rugby union power rankings: All Blacks still No 1 despite rare defeat – The Guardian (blog) The Guardian (blog)Rugby union power rankings: All Blacks still No 1 despite rare defeatThe Guardian (blog)Sitting pretty as Europe's leading lights, having followed up their Six Nations grand slam with a first series win in Australia for 39 years.…

'I will sacrifice whatever I need to sacrifice to get to play and perform at a proper level' – The42 The42'I will sacrifice whatever I need to sacrifice to get to play and perform at a proper level'The42It means Ireland will head into this year's Six Nations clash with England on an entirely amateur footing…

Michelle Claffey hoping for further success at Blackrock – Irish Times Irish TimesMichelle Claffey hoping for further success at BlackrockIrish TimesWhatever the future may hold, Michelle Claffey will fondly remember 2018 as a year in which she achieved some notable landmarks in her rugby career, from winning a first cap against Italy in the Women's…

Mitchell joins England as defence coach – Six Nations Rugby Six Nations RugbyMitchell joins England as defence coachSix Nations RugbyFor Jones, who led England to back-to-back Six Nations titles in 2016 and 2017, Mitchell's appointment can only improve England ahead of autumn internationals against South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia. He said: "Defence is…

RFU's full-time contracts for England women's team 'hugely significant' – The Guardian The GuardianRFU's full-time contracts for England women's team 'hugely significant'The Guardian“It is a hugely significant day for the women's game,” said Hunter, who led England to the World Cup final last year after a Six Nations grand slam. “Young girls can now aspire…

Win table of 10 at annual Six Nations dinner – Leicester Tigers (press release) Leicester Tigers (press release)Win table of 10 at annual Six Nations dinnerLeicester Tigers (press release)The chance to join some of the biggest names in rugby at the XL Catlin Six Nations Dinner is the prize on offer in the next TigersLotto…

Irish airlines ripping off rugby fans for Six Nations flights – Irish Mirror Irish MirrorIrish airlines ripping off rugby fans for Six Nations flightsIrish MirrorIrish airlines are ripping off rugby fans by charging sky-high prices for flights to the Six Nations. Both Aer Lingus and Ryanair are charging hundreds more in fares to and from…