Rugby
WRU finalises shortlist for new independent chair
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 22:00
Interviews for a new independent chair are set to start after the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) finalised a shortlist of candidates.The role is part of a major overhaul of the WRU's governance voted through at March's extraordinary general meeting.The WRU says there are more than 300 candidates for the chair, two further independent non-executive roles and the vacant chief executive…
Rhys Webb announces Wales retirement aged 34
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 02:11
Rhys Webb has become the third Wales veteran to announce his international retirement before the 2023 World Cup.The 34-year-old British and Irish Lions scrum-half announced his decision on social media 100 days before the tournament kicks off in France.He has joined fellow Ospreys Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric in ending his international career."An opportunity to play abroad" amid Welsh…
Joe Simmonds: Exeter fly-half's move to French side Pau confirmed
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 06:59
French Top 14 side Pau have confirmed the signing of Exeter fly-half Joe Simmonds on a two-year deal.The 26-year-old, who captained Exeter to the 2020 European Champions Cup and Premiership titles, has spent his entire career at the Devon club.He was one of a host of long-serving players to leave Sandy Park this summer due to the new lower £5m…
Mohamed Haouas: France prop given one-year jail sentence for hitting wife
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 11:53
France prop Mohamed Haouas has been sentenced to one year in jail for domestic abuse.He was arrested on Friday for hitting his wife when he saw her smoking - after telling him she had stopped.The incident is likely to end any hopes Haouas had of being picked for September's World Cup in France.France's rugby federation called his behaviour "inadmissible and…
Ireland Rugby: Tom Stewart among four uncapped players in summer squad but no Robert Baloucoune
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 06:40
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart is one of four uncapped players in Ireland's 42-strong summer training squad to prepare for the Rugby World Cup.Leinster duo Ciaran Frawley and Jamie Osborne are also included, along with Munster's Calvin Nash. Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is named despite not playing since the Six Nations with a groin injury.Munster's Keith Earls is in too, but…
More...
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 04:57
Alun Wyn Jones: Former Wales and Lions star to play for Barbarians and Swansea in celebration game
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 02:49
Rowena Burnfield: England second-row joins Ealing for debut Premier 15s season
Monday, 29 May 2023 23:32
London Irish: Premiership club's future hanging in balance with takeover deadline on Tuesday
Monday, 29 May 2023 05:29
Leicester Tigers: Alan Dickens, Dan Palmer & Ollie Richardson join coaching set-up
Monday, 29 May 2023 03:34
Six Nations 2024 fixtures: France v Ireland tournament opener to take place in Marseille
Sunday, 28 May 2023 20:40
Wyn Jones: Scarlets prop to use World Cup axe as motivation
Saturday, 27 May 2023 08:30
Barbarians quiz: Can you name these 15 Baa-Baas?
Sunday, 28 May 2023 10:02
Alun Wyn Jones insists 'a lot of life left in me' but future uncertain
Sunday, 28 May 2023 09:11
Killik Cup: Barbarians 48-42 World XV - Israel Folau booed as Eddie Jones wins on return
Sunday, 28 May 2023 02:39
Vicky Fleetwood: England & Saracens flanker retires
Saturday, 27 May 2023 11:40
Premier 15s: Sale 14-48 Gloucester-Hartpury - visitors seal home semi-final
Saturday, 27 May 2023 12:21
Premiership final: Protesters force stoppage of Twickenham showpiece between Saracens and Sale
Saturday, 27 May 2023 12:10
Owen Farrell: Saracens captain says Premiership champions can 'raise ceiling higher'
Saturday, 27 May 2023 12:00
United Rugby Championship Grand Final: Stormers 14-19 Munster - Late converted try seals win for Irish province
Saturday, 27 May 2023 10:24
Premiership final: Saracens 35-25 Sale - Sarries win sixth title in Twickenham thriller
Friday, 26 May 2023 07:39
Rugby World Cup 2023: BBC secures exclusive audio rights for all 48 matches
Friday, 26 May 2023 04:57
United Rugby Championship: Munster pick Conor Murray for final against Stormers
Friday, 26 May 2023 04:22
Premiership final: Saracens & Sale Sharks make one change each for Twickenham
Friday, 26 May 2023 01:53
Marco Riccioni: Saracens prop signs new two-year contract
Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:03
Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: 
Email: 
