All Blacks say no to 'foreigners'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The New Zealand Rugby Union said Thursday they had no plans to emulate Australia and relax eligibility rules so overseas-based players can represent the All Blacks. The Australian Rugby Union announced...
All Blacks to stick with New Zealand-based players
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comNew Zealand have no intention of following Australia's lead and allowing players based at foreign clubs to play for the All Blacks, rugby chief Steve Tew said on Thursday. Australia reversed their policy...
Australia relax rules to allow foreign based players
1 decade ago by Rugby Championship newsThe Australian Rugby Union have relaxed their rules in eligibility for the Wallabies to allow senior foreign based players to be selected for the national team.
Australia relax rules to allow foreign based players
1 decade ago by Rugby Championship newsThe Australian Rugby Union have relaxed their rules in eligibility for the Wallabies to allow senior foreign based players to be selected for the national team.
Queensland Reds' Quade Cooper close to making decision on Toulon offer
1 decade ago by The GuardianFly-half visited Top 14 side this week and was offered a two-year dealCooper expected to make decision on future in next fortnight, says agentQuade Cooper is “deciphering” the new Wallabies eligibility...
Matt Giteau return raises fear of early World Cup exit for England
1 decade ago by The TimesBy opening the doors that will bring Matt Giteau, the Toulon playmaker, back into the Wallabies fold, the ARU has clearly made life harder for England. And Wales. The worst-case scenario for England...
All Blacks won't change rules
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyNew Zealand Rugby chiefs have no plans to emulate Australia and relax eligibility rules so overseas-based players can represent the All Blacks.
Preview: S15 Round 11, Part One
1 decade ago by Rugby 365This week's Round 11 Super Rugby matches will see the Australian Rugby Union and New Zealand Rugby Union join forces. It is all part of their ANZAC celebrations, as they remember 100 years of service...
Tom Wood urges RFU to uphold policy of not allowing foreign-based players to represent England
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOn the day that the Australian Rugby Union relaxed its ban on selecting overseas players for their World Cup squad, Tom Wood, the Northampton flanker, urged the Rugby Football Union to uphold its policy...
Tom Wood urges RFU to hold firm over expats after Australia’s U-turn
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wood says selecting overseas-based players for England may hurt morale• Flanker can also see benefit of having best players available• ARU relaxes Wallabies eligibility rules and opens World Cup...
