Wins for Highlanders, Stormers
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe Highlanders came from behind to beat the Crusaders in Christchurch while the Stormers and Cheetahs won in Australia.
Wins for Highlanders, Stormers
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe Highlanders came from behind to beat the Crusaders in Christchurch while the Stormers and Cheetahs won in Australia.
Allan Massie: Headgear not guaranteed to make rugby safer
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn the face of it, the idea of protective headgear makes sense. It is likely that some concussions would be prevented. On the other hand, the “law of unintended consequences” might come into play. ...
Waratahs coach no shrinking violet
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis doesn’t expect sanctioned coach Michael Cheika to retreat into his shell, despite his latest brush with rugby officialdom. Dennis’ comments come after SANZAR...
Leicester Tigers hope to sign London Welsh flanker Lachlan...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers are hoping to add flanker Lachlan McCaffrey to their squad for next season. The 25-year-old is English-qualified despite representing Australia at schoolboy level and helping the...
A Tribute To big Brad Thorn, who will now retire aged 40
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpLeicester Tigers and former New Zealand second row Brad Thorn has announced his retirement from all forms of competitive rugby at the age of 40, after what can only be described as an outstanding career...
Hawkeye view: Au revoir Japan
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Tokyo, Japan, had its last throw of the dice on the Sevens World Series circuit. It looks as if this past weekend's tournament was the last that they will host moving forward. It was announced...
Leroy Houston and attacking Bath Rugby looking to make hay while...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleWhen the sun shines, Leroy Houston is a happy bunny. New Zealand-born and Australia qualified, the 28-year-old could "train all day" when Farleigh House is basking in warming rays from above. It's a...
Leicester Tigers set to replace defence coach Phil Blake with...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers look set to replace defence coach Phil Blake with Kiwi Scott Hansen next season. He will to arrive from Canterbury where he has been an assistant coach in the same set-up as Aaron Mauger. Former...
Wallaby coach Cheika escapes ban
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia coach Michael Cheika has avoided a lengthy ban which could have played havoc with the Wallabies' World Cup plans after speaking to a referee at half-time in a recent Super Rugby clash.
