Liam Messam

Messam to replace Duane at Toulon

All Blacks loose forward Liam Messam is set to replace Duane Vermeulen at Toulon after reportedly signing a two-year contract with the French club. The 33-year-old Messam will head to France at the end of the Chiefs’ 2018 Super Rugby campaign to bolster Toulon’s loose forward stocks following the news of Vermeulen’s exit. Messam played 43 Tests for the All… Read more →

Jones names youthful England squad

Jones names youthful England squad

Eight uncapped players have been named in England’s squad for their Six Nations opener against Italy on 3 February. Harlequins prop Lewis Boyce has been called up for the first time following the suspension of Joe Marler, while Nathan Earle, Marcus Smith, Harry Mallinder, Gary Graham, Zach Mercer, Tom Dunn and Alec Herpburn are the other newcomers. ‘I have selected… Read more →

Toulon confirm Duane departure

Toulon confirm Duane departure

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal says Duane Vermeulen will leave the French club at the end of the season. The Bok No 8 is set to rejoin the Stormers in Cape Town. ‘Vermeulen is leaving, he will be replaced by an international level player that we will announce in the next 48 hours,’ said Boudjellal. Vermeulen’s replacement is reportedly All Blacks… Read more →

Ireland back rookie winger

Ireland back rookie winger

Young wing Jordan Larmour has earned a first Test call-up after he was named in Ireland’s Six Nations squad. The 20-year-old has been an impressive performer for Leinster, and joins a strong 36-man squad, which also includes Chris Farrell and Bundee Aki, who won their first Test caps at the end of last year. However, Ireland are missing several players through… Read more →