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Premiership

2012 - 2013

Carling responds to Woodward's claims about England's 'Laurel and Hardy' RWC final preparations

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Former England captain Will Carling has said that it is “very dangerous” to judge England’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup final on two incidents, following comments made by Sir Clive Woodward.

Two more Premiership players test positive in the latest round of covid-19 screening

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Premiership Rugby have today confirmed that during round three of their PCR Covid-19 screening programme on Monday of this week, 896 players and club staff were tested, with two players having been found...

World Champions confirm that in 2020 it's either the Rugby Championship or an overseas tour

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

South Africa will either play in the Rugby Championship in New Zealand later this year or embark on a tour to Europe, but officials say they won't have space on the calendar for both.

Nemani Nadolo calls out casual racism after fan mocks new Fijian signing

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Leicester Tigers winger Nemani Nadolo has called out the casual racism of some fans after his side announced the signing of Kini Murimurivalu on Monday. Following the announcement on social media, there...

The final 10 minutes of 'The greatest game ever played' will have you on the edge of your seat

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

The epic New Zealand versus Australia Tri-Nations match of 2000 has been covered many times over, and it's easy to see why. Dubbed "the greatest match ever played" this encounter had everything, including...

Warburton red card 2011 - the decision that rocked world rugby

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Wales legend Sam Warburton was famously shown a red card in the first half of the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final against France.

Telfer's brilliant exchange with Springboks fans on 1997 Lions tour is simply iconic

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

During the 1997 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa forwards coach Jim Telfer got involved in a hilarious spat with local supporters in the third Test.

Highlanders' Jona Nareki slices through for try of the weekend contender

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

There was no shortage of thrilling rugby all weekend. Perhaps none more so than the Highlanders come-from-behind 33-31 win at the death over the Chiefs in Hamilton. Aaron Smith was masterful throughout,...

The time Paul James knocked out a Romanian hooker with one punch

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

In 2008 former Wales prop Paul James got away with one of the most blatant knockout punches you’re likely to see in the professional era.

WATCH: Hamilton lands one of the biggest punches in Premiership history

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

In 2012 Scottish international Jim Hamilton and London Irish hooker David Paice were suspended for seven weeks after a huge punch up in a Premiership clash.