The All Blacks will be hardest hit by the post-World Cup exodus
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAnother four-year cycle will conclude in 2015 with the Rugby World Cup. For the three southern hemisphere teams, this always marks a time where their squads change due to the exodus of current players...
SBW enduring torturous pre-season
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSonny Bill Williams has embarked on one of the most punishing training blocks of his celebrated sporting career in preparation for his seventh professional boxing bout next month. Williams will headline...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 15th December: Steve Hansen Renews NZRU Deal: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has signed a new three year deal with the NZRU which will see him oversee the Blacks participation in next year's World...
Cooper prefers boxing over booze
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: From a rogue rookie to a mature man. This, in a nutshell, is the story of one of Australia's most talented players - Quade Cooper.
WRWC2017: What does it mean?
1 decade ago by Scrum Queens NewsTo begin with, although not the subject of the announcement, it is a fairly safe bet that the next World Cup hosts will be one of the seven automatic qualifiers – as it is inconceivable that a country...
SPIRO’s Six and Out: Steve Smith could solve the number three problem
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSteve Smith dominates the talk following his debut as Australian Test captain, though the Blarney Army also has something to shout about. Should Ireland be installed as a competitor in the Test arena?...
Racing won't rush Sexton back
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland fly-half Jonathan Sexton will not be rushed back from the head injury he sustained against Australia last month, his Racing Metro coach said on Thursday.
It’s an emergency, we need to replace every Wallaby
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auRugby season for Australia is over, Christmas is approaching, and Scott Allen has retired… so it’s understandable that traffic on The Roar is trickling down into slender stream. Encouraged...
Cheika unfazed by overseas exodus
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika remains unfazed about the prospect of a mass exodus of stars after next year’s Rugby World Cup despite two more stalwarts having confirmed their departures. Veteran...
World Cup qualification paths announced
1 decade ago by Scrum Queens NewsThe top seven teams from the 2014 World Cup will automatically qualify, meaning reigning champions England, Canada, France, Ireland, New Zealand, USA and Australia are confirmed for the 2017 tournament. The...
