Worcester Warriors will be without Sam Tuitupou for the rest of the season after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The 26-year-old New Zealand international did the damage in the 16-16 draw with Newcastle Falcons. Mike Ruddock, director of rugby at Worcester, admits the loss of Tuitupou is a blow. He [...]
Horstmann extends Worcester stay
Kai Horstmann has signed a new three-year contract at Worcester Warriors that will keep him at the club until 2012. The 27-year-old back row has amassed 96 appearances for the club and director of rugby Mike Ruddock is delighted he has agreed to extend his stay. “Kai is reaching the peak of his powers and [...]
Ruddock upbeat after crushing win
Mike Ruddock, the director of rugby at Worcester Warriors believes his side gained valuable experience in the 55-6 victory over Petrarca in their Challenge Cup encounter. Worcester have one of the younger sides in the competition and Ruddock believes they have the ability to step up to the Heineken Cup in the near future. “With [...]
Worcester swoop for scrum-half
Worcester have completed the signing of scrum-half Ben Jones from Doncaster Knights on a one-year deal. The 25 year old former Northampton player teams up again with former coach Clive Griffiths and Mike Ruddock, the director of rugby at Worcester says Griffiths was the driving force behind the signing. He commented, “Clive Griffiths was particularly [...]