Selection tweak boosts Aussie hopes
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales and England could face Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell at the 2015 World Cup after Australia made a key change to their selection policy. Only home-based players used to be considered, ruling...
Tough road ahead for BlitzBoks
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The BlitzBoks have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming Glasgow leg of the World Sevens Series as they face their toughest challenge yet in pursuit of being crowned World Sevens Series champions. Neil...
ARU relaxes Wallabies eligibility rules, opens door to Matt Giteau for World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianOverseas players with over 60 Test caps eligiblePath cleared for several players to make Wallabies comebacksMatt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and George Smith can return to play for the Wallabies at the World...
Waratahs skipper to stay in Australia
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comNew South Wales Waratahs captain Dave Dennis has rejected offers to join the exodus to Europe next season and signed up for two more years in Australian rugby. The versatile forward, who has played...
Australia to allow overseas Wallabies
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFor the first time experienced Wallabies playing at foreign clubs will be considered for selection for the Australia test team effective immediately, the Australian Rugby Union said on Wednesday. The...
BREAKING: Overseas players eligible for Wallabies selection
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Australian Rugby Union has announced a major overhaul in its player contracting policy, with elite players based overseas to remain eligible for Wallabies selection. Announced today, and effective...
McKenzie gets pivotal Chiefs role
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made several changes to his side to play the Western Force in a Super Rugby Round 11 encounter in Hamilton on Friday. Young Marty McKenzie will be thrust into a pivotal role...
Highlanders overhauled for Brumbies
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has overhauled his team for this Friday's Round 11 Super Rugby encounter with the Brumbies. Joseph made six changes to the side that beat the Blues last week, as they...
ARU making financial progress: Pulver
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auARU chief Bill Pulver believes rugby’s governing body in Australia has made “outstanding” financial progress despite recording a $6.3 million loss for 2014. Releasing its annual report...
Tom Youngs: a top-four finish will be so sweet for Leicester Tigers
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leicester have made Premiership play-offs for the past 10 years• England hooker believes Tigers need to win final three games• Leicester sign Australia international wing Peter Betham from WaratahsTom...
