Rugby
Dean Ryan set to take over as Dragons head coach
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Thursday, 02 May 2019 08:33
Dragons are set to appoint Dean Ryan, the former Worcester director of rugby, as their new head coach.The 52-year-old will take over at Rodney Parade in place of Bernard Jackman, who left in December 2018.Ceri Jones has coached the Welsh Pro 14 region in an interim role since the departure of the former Ireland hooker. Ryan has been the Rugby…
Marco Mama: Worcester Warriors flanker sidelined for months following dead leg complication
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Thursday, 02 May 2019 01:12
Worcester Warriors hope flanker Marco Mama can be fit to start next season following an 80-mile dash for surgery on a 'dead leg' complication that will keep him out for "a good few months".Mama, captain for the past two games after injuries to GJ van Velze and Ryan Mills, tried to run off his injury in Sunday's win over Gloucester.But…
Edwards will leave Wales after 2019 World Cup
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Thursday, 02 May 2019 02:09
Wales have confirmed that defence coach Shaun Edwards will leave after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.Edwards, who had been offered a new contract by Wales, decided not to join rugby league side Wigan as head coach.The 52-year-old has also been linked with France's national union team as well as some English Premiership clubs. "After more than 10 years with…
Ken Pisi: Northampton winger to leave Saints after seven years
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 02:37
Samoa winger Ken Pisi will leave Northampton at the end of the season after seven years with the Saints.The 30-year-old, who has played 138 games for the club, moved from New Zealand side North Harbour in 2012 and helped Saints win the 2014 Premiership after losing in the final in 2013.He was also in the side which lifted the European…
Nic White to leave Exeter Chiefs for Australia with Rob Baxter's blessing
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 07:15
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he could not stand in the way of Nic White playing in a World Cup after confirming the Australian scrum-half will leave the Chiefs in 2020.White, 28, will join a Super Rugby franchise and in so doing be eligible for selection by the Wallabies for this autumn's showpiece event in Japan.He joined Exeter…
More...
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 04:21
RPA Player of the Year: Cipriani, Reinach, de Klerk, Cordero and Slade nominated
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 22:39
Connacht are not underdogs against Ulster - McFarland
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 02:14
Rhys Carre: Wales selection not influenced by England link, says Warren Gatland
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 02:29
Josh Ibuanokpe: Saracens sign Harlequins' ex-England age-group prop
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 04:49
Harry Thacker: England hooker is in All Black mould, says Bristol boss Lam
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 08:02
Leicester and England centre Tuilagi to miss rest of season with injury
Monday, 29 April 2019 23:44
Rugby World Cup: Gatland to name 2019 training squad
Monday, 29 April 2019 06:24
Munster's Murray fit for Pro14 quarter-final
Monday, 29 April 2019 08:21
Jimmy Gopperth: Wasps back breaks thumb on injury return
Sunday, 28 April 2019 08:57
Worcester win to seal Premiership survival as Gloucester book top-four spot
Monday, 29 April 2019 06:01
Richard Parlframan: Worcester Warriors sign London Scottish tighthead prop
Monday, 29 April 2019 02:18
Alex Day: Saracens sign Cornish Pirates scrum-half
Monday, 29 April 2019 01:56
Ireland rugby: Scrum coach John Fogarty to join Andy Farrell's backroom staff
Monday, 29 April 2019 04:23
Israel Folau: Sacked Australia full-back could still be paid, says Pat Howard
Saturday, 27 April 2019 10:29
Premiership: Saracens brush aside Wasps with dominant first-half showing
Saturday, 27 April 2019 12:28
Saracens Women beat Harlequins Ladies to retain Premier 15s crown
Saturday, 27 April 2019 13:30
Glasgow thump Edinburgh to secure home Pro14 semi-final
Friday, 26 April 2019 04:31
Exeter change eight for Harlequins game
Saturday, 27 April 2019 03:33
Barbarians beat USA: Jasmine Joyce scores four tries
Friday, 26 April 2019 22:38