6-game ban given to Motu Matu'u of London Irish
Veteran London Irish hooker Motu Matu'u has paid a heavy price for a red-carded reckless tackle last Saturday at Sandy Park.
Liam Heagney
17 Feb 2021, 3:30
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Rugby World Cup indiscretion comes back to haunt Motu Matu'u
A Rugby World Cup tackle has come back to haunt Motu Matu'u. The London Irish hooker appeared before an independent disciplina…
Online Editors
30 Dec 2019, 10:12
RWC effectively over for Motu Matu'u after ban handed down for high tackle
It was always likely that Motu Matu’u would be banned for the high tackle he put in against Russia, but the punishment handed do…
Online Editors
27 Sep 2019, 9:05
Motu Matu'u disciplinary hearing has taken place but he has been made wait to learn to fate
Motu Matu’u has appeared before a disciplinary hearing but he has been made to wait before a verdict is revealed about his citin…
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26 Sep 2019, 15:25
O'Gara's La Rochelle pick up Samoan hooker on short-term deal
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have signed former London Irish hooker Motu Matu'u on a short-term deal.
Ian Cameron
13 Aug 2021, 11:39
Samoan duo hit with citations for red card-worthy, dangerous tackles
World Rugby have confirmed what everyone watching Tuesday's match between Samoa and Russia already knew: Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu'…
Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 1:56
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Les équipes de Pro D2 par taille, poids et âge
La nouvelle saison de Pro D2 voit s'affronter des géants absolus sans rien envier aux écuries du Top 14 en termes de taille.
Ian Cameron
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Heavy-hitters: Every Pro D2 team by height, weight and age
The upcoming Pro D2 season sees some absolute giants across the league, with the French second flight rivalling the Top 14, URC an…
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Pro D2's Foreign Legion: All 238 overseas players by club and country
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes …
Francisco Isaac
25 Aug 2024, 5:24
Exodus to Pro D2: 3 Lions among second flight combined XV
The French second division is set to witness an signifcant influx of rugby talent in the upcoming season, as a number of prominent…
Ian Cameron
10 Jul 2023, 9:16
Exode vers la Pro D2 : 3 Lions en approche (parmi d’autres)
La migration de cette année comprend un bon nombre de stars internationales et de joueurs expérimentés, parmi lesquels les Brit…
Ian Cameron
07 Jul 2023, 12:38
Picking a Samoa 2023 World Cup team under new eligibility laws
World Rugby's refreshed eligibility laws has caught the global attention of the rugby fraternity, with numerous superstars now, or…
Alex McLeod
25 Nov 2021, 19:12
Super Rugby Teams of the Decade: The Hurricanes all-stars of the last 10 years
Our Super Rugby Teams of the Decade series moves into the Kiwi capital as we outline a XV of the best Hurricanes players to have d…
Alex McLeod
10 Dec 2019, 23:12
'Our players deserve better than that' - Samoan coach unhappy with double-standards around tackling officiating
The Samoans were left questioning the treatment of their players after a case of double standards after one of their players was u…
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05 Oct 2019, 23:04
Finn Russell: 'Frustration and anger is not how you win international Test matches'
Scotland's garbage effort in Yokohama left so much to be desired but Finn Russell claims they can't remain angry and frustrated if…
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25 Sep 2019, 10:19
Samoa come good in the second half to see off plucky Russia
Samoa were one of the last sides into action at the World Cup and while their first-half performance left much to be desired, they…
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24 Sep 2019, 9:03
