One man also in the legal papers, but less well known, is former Bristol, Leeds and Stade Francais prop Justin Wring. He can still remember helping the French side to a last-minute title win in 2000. The story of how his life has unravelled since then is no less dramatic, however. Source: BBC Rugby Union […]
Ed Slater said he “had a little cry” as he completed a 350-mile cycle ride Former Gloucester lock forward Ed Slater said he “had a little cry” as he completed a 350-mile cycle ride. He completed the three-day ride, which started and finished at Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium, alongside former team-mates. The aim was to raise […]
Jason Woodward had a year at Bristol Bears before joining Gloucester Sale Sharks have signed full-back Jason Woodward ahead of the new season. He has signed a one-year deal at the AJ Bell Stadium after being released by Gloucester at the end of last season. The 32-year-old, who can also play on the wing and […]
The RFU said chief executive Bill Sweeney (right) had spoken with Eddie Jones about his comments on Sunday England head coach Eddie Jones has been admonished by the Rugby Football Union for criticising the national team’s reliance on the private school system. Jones, 62, claimed the pathway produced players who had enjoyed a “closeted life” […]
Former Gloucester lock Ed Slater speaks to BBC Breakfast about his MND diagnosis When Gloucester lock Ed Slater started feeling muscle twitches in his arm 11 months ago he did not think a great deal of it until it continued happening 24/7. Slater, 34, had felt twitches like these before and his strength had initially […]
South Africa led from the eighth minute until the end of the game South Africa (10) 26 Tries: Arendse, Le Roux Cons: Pollard 2 Pens: Pollard 3 Drop-goal: Pollard New Zealand (3) 10 Try: Frizell Con: Mo’unga Pen: J Barrett New Zealand fell to a fifth defeat in their last six Tests as they lost […]
DMP Durham Sharks number eight Jasmine Hazell charges for the line Premier 15s side DMP Durham Sharks say they may have to pull out of next season’s competition because of a “shortfall” in funding. They have launched a crowdfunding bid, asking for help with “the basic running costs required to compete in the league this […]
Lock Michael Etete has spent three weeks on trial with Premiership club Bath in pre-season training Bath have signed lock Michael Etete for the upcoming 2022-23 season after a successful trial with the club. The second rower, 25, who can also play in the back row, has spent three weeks with the Premiership side during […]
Ireland’s failure to qualify for this year’s World Cup led to months of turmoil in the women’s game in the country The Irish Rugby Football Union says it will offer 43 professional contracts to women’s players in the country’s 15s and sevens squads next season. It will be the first time Irish 15s players are […]
Beckett has played her club rugby with Harlequins since 2019 Gloucester-Hartpury have signed England international Sarah Beckett from Premier 15s rivals Harlequins. The back rower has been capped 24 times for the Red Roses since making her debut in November 2018 and has been part of two Six Nations-winning squads. The 23-year-old number eight joined […]
