When reputations count for nothing
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Round One of Super Rugby 2015 was absorbing and produced some fascinating results. It was clear reputations counted for nothing. There are four matches that stand out for me, where this 'lack of...
HSBC Sevens World Series: Fiji win Las Vegas round by toppling New Zealand 35-19 in Sunday final
1 decade ago by The Telegraph– Las Vegas photo gallery – all the action from Sin City – USA Eagles through to quarter-final on first day in Las Vegas – England toppled in quarters as hosts advance on Saturday Semi...
Pek Cowan 'will be right in a week'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumPek Cowan has been cleared of serious injury after he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher during the Super Rugby match between New South Wales Waratahs and Western Force at Allianz Stadium on Sunday. The...
Fiji trump All Blacks Sevens in Las Vegas
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFiji have won the USA Sevens, defeating New Zealand 35-19 in the Cup final to secure their second title of the HSBC Sevens World Series season after claiming a 21-0 half-time lead. Jerry Tuwai sprinted...
Force 'getting better technically mentally, physically'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWestern Force are less inclined to linger on impressive victories such as their shock dismissal of the reigning champion New South Wales Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Sunday. "There is definitely...
Waratahs 'weren't angry enough' against Force
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe Waratahs lacked the necessary "anger" to match and defeat a feisty Western Force side as the opening round of Super Rugby shocks concluded at Allianz Stadium on Sunday. The Waratahs were short-priced...
Greg Inglis, rugby wants you
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies are going to have to change their policy on not picking overseas based players. Recent reports suggest NRL player Greg Inglis is searching for a cashed-up European rugby club to play for...
The Waratahs went MIA in loss to the Force
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWaratahs coach Michael Cheika picked 13 Wallabies in the starting line-up to meet the Force on Sunday night in the opening round of Super Rugby. If Wallaby coach Cheika was to name his 23-man Test squad...
Pocock shines in round of Super upsets
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSuper Rugby’s opening round was a blitz of upsets, away wins, franchise milestones and – with the World Cup just around the corner – high-profile comebacks. David Pocock, who missed most...
Cheika takes blame for Waratahs’ loss to Force
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWaratahs coach Michel Cheika has taken responsibility for botching his team’s preparation before their shock 25-13 Super Rugby home loss to Western Force, but has dismissed the suggestion he was...
