Cheika backs Pocock’s stance
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika has backed David Pocock for standing up against homophobic slurs and says his strong opinions and outspoken nature won’t affect his Australian captaincy ambitions....
England finishing second in Six Nations is unacceptable, says RFU chief
1 decade ago by The TelegraphRFU chief executive, Ian Ritchie, has described England’s runner-up status in the Six Nations four years in succession as "unacceptable". Ritchie has expressed his concern at England’s inability...
Roberts already eyeing up Australia clash
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts insists he doesn't fear taking on Australia at the upcoming World Cup with Wales.
Pocock's stand hurts captaincy claim
1 decade ago by Rugby 365David Pocock's principled stand against homophobia on the field will cost him any chance of captaining Australia again, says former Wallaby Greg Martin.
Pocock won’t captain the Wallabies: Greg Martin
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auDavid Pocock’s principled stand against homophobia on the rugby field will cost him any chance of captaining Australia again, says former Wallaby Greg Martin. Pocock’s on-field complaints to...
Tevita Kuridrani sidelined for two months
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumTevita Kuridrani is set for an extended stint on the sidelines after scans revealed he damaged the AC Joint in his shoulder in the Brumbies' 28-13 loss to the Waratahs on Sunday. Kuridrani left the...
England thriller gives World Cup perfect boost
1 decade ago by The TelegraphA third of a million extra tickets are to be made available for the Rugby World Cup – including around 10,000 for England’s matches – following the epic climax to the Six Nations Championship which...
Exeter captain Mumm to leave club
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCaptain Dean Mumm is to leave Exeter at the end of the season. The 31-year-old second row is returning to his former team, the New South Wales Waratahs, after three seasons away. Mumm,...
Folau a Wallabies centre option
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFullback Israel Folau is emerging as a serious World Cup outside centre option for the Wallabies after outpointing incumbent Tevita Kuridrani. Handed dual responsibility by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika...
Italy drop below Georgia in rankings
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly's heavy loss at home to Wales has seen them fall behind Georgia in the latest rankings from World Rugby. At the top of the tree it's as you were with New Zealand leading South Africa, Ireland,...
