Half-time referee rendezvous has Michael Cheika in hot water
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWaratahs and Wallabies coach, Michael Cheika, has been warned by the administrators of Super Rugby for approaching referee, Jaco Peyper, during the Waratahs Round 7 match against the Blues on March 28....
Record-setting Thorn to finally retire
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand's World Cup-winning lock turned Leicester captain Brad Thorn is to retire at the end of the English season. Thorn, 40, originally made his name in Rugby League and won eight caps in the...
Feature: Fan Flashbacks
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyIn the first of a series of interviews, British & Irish Lions fans reminisce on their favourite tour memories. Here Jack Travers recounts his trip to Australia for the 2013 series against the Wallabies.
Brad Thorn to retire from rugby
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auVeteran code-hopping star Brad Thorn has announced he will finally hang up the boots at the end of the English season, at the age of 40. The New Zealand World Cup-winning lock turned Leicester captain...
Inside Rugby: Leicester Tigers lock Brad Thorn calls time on...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryBrad Thorn can't bring himself to utter the "R Word". I mean, he literally can't say it. He stutters and "errms'' and "ahhs''. He smiles and laughs and then, eventually, he says it. "It's safe to...
Leicester lock Thorn to retire
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers and former New Zealand lock Brad Thorn will retire from playing at the end of this season. The 40-year-old began his career in rugby league, representing Australia eight times. ...
Could Matt Giteau hold the key to Australian World Cup success?
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSometimes it takes a sea change to reinvigorate yourself. Toulon playmaker Matt Giteau knows this more than most. Giteau was in Australia recently following injury, but has since returned to France,...
Craig and Jaco make RWC panel
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comTwo of South Africa’s elite referees, Craig Joubert and Jaco Peyper, have been named in an experienced 12-man referee panel to officiate at the Rugby World Cup in England, while Stuart Berry and Shaun...
Glen Jackson and Chris Pollock lead Kiwi refs at World Cup
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFour Kiwis referees will feature at this year's Rugby World Cup. Chris Pollock and Glen Jackson are set to take charge of matches on the biggest stage while Mike Fraser and Ben Skeen will play assistant...
No place like home for the Reds
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Reds arrived in Johannesburg hoping to have left their baggage of losses behind in Australia.
