A thrilling 80 minutes in the final pre World Cup warm up clash saw England get…
Month: September 2015
Born on this day – 5th September
Duncan Taylor Position: Centre DOB: 05/09/1989 (age 26) Current club: Saracens Previous clubs: Bedford Blues Honours:…
Rugby World Cup ‘Ones to watch’ – Pool A
Ruck has already placed the World Cup danger men under the spotlight, now the attention turns to…
France vs. Scotland match preview: France looking for successive home victories
Phillipe Saint-Andre will be hopeful of another good display this weekend when France takes on Scotland…
Born on this day – 4th September
Mike Brown Position: Fullback DOB: 04/09/1985 (age 30) Current club: Harlequins Previous clubs: Salisbury RFC, Melksham…
England v Ireland match preview: England to grind out a win
With the World Cup just days away, the significance of this match cannot be understated. England…
Team Guide – Scotland
WORLD RANKING: 10 SUMMED UP IN THREE WORDS: Sturdy, Passionate, Firm THE HEAD COACH: Kiwi Vern…
The Danger Men – Pool D
Ruck rounds off its sweep of the Pools to reel out the big fish likely to make…
Born on this day – 3rd September
Brian Ashton Position: Scrum-half DOB: 03/09/1946 (age 69) Current club: Retired Previous clubs: Tyldesley RUFC, Fylde,…
TRIBUTE, Scotland legend Jim Hamilton has retired from international rugby
Following a nine-year career, Scotland’s commanding lock Jim Hamilton has sadly hung up his boots from…
Born on this day – 2nd September
Mefin Davies Position: Hooker DOB: 02/09/1972 (age 43) Current club: Retired Previous clubs: Carmarthen Quins, Dunvant…
Heroes and Zeros
Each week, Ruck analyses how the stars of Rugby Union have performed over the last seven days identifying…
Team Guide – Wales
WORLD RANKING: 6 SUMMED UP IN THREE WORDS: Resilient, Impassioned, Pro§ficient THE HEAD COACH: Wales head…
The Danger Men – Pool C
Ruck focuses on Pool C by spotting the men expected to make the difference for their…
Born on this day – 1st September
Anthony Allen Position: Centre DOB: 01/09/1986 (age 29) Current club: Retired Previous clubs: Gloucester Rugby, Leicester…