Watch Russia v Uruguay LIVE
1 decade ago by IRBWatch LIVE COVERAGE HERE of the first leg of the RWC 2015 Qualifier between Russia and Uruguay. The overall winner from the two-legged play off will join Australia, England, Wales and Fiji in Pool...
DHL to handle logistics for IRB ConfEx
1 decade ago by IRBThe International Rugby Board has announced DHL as the official logistics partner for the 2014 IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition (ConfEx) taking place at Hilton London Metropole on November 17-18. DHL’s...
'Plastic Englishmen' and other foreign nomads should have to wait longer before changing their allegiance
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAnother day, another change of allegiance. On Friday it was Saracens’ Australian-born prop, Kieran Longbottom, who declared for the red rose via an English granny. On Sunday it was the turn...
New Zealand owe a debt to Samoa that can only be repaid with a full touring party for long overdue first Test visit
1 decade ago by The TelegraphOn Nov 1 New Zealand will play USA at Soldier Field in Chicago. One could say that it is a warm-up for their Test against England at Twickenham a week later. But one could also say that it...
Boks in race for second place
1 decade ago by SA RugbySouth Africa’s spot in the world rankings will be under threat when they host Australia and New Zealand in the next fortnight. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Manawatu CEO backs Cruden to bounce back
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandJohn Knowles knows a thing or two about Aaron Cruden. It was under the Manawatu CEO's leadership in 2008 that the All Blacks first-five cut his teeth in pro rugby as a bright-eyed 19-year-old. Working...
Geraghty could be England's answer
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyLondon Irish playmaker Shane Geraghty is ready to be included in England's complicated midfield selection debate this season. The 28-year-old has turned out at inside centre for the Exiles in their...
Bok scrum back on top
1 decade ago by SA RugbyThe Springboks made a set-piece statement against the All Blacks and are well placed to dominate the Wallabies at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Welsh rugby mourns the passing of 'CD' Williams
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsCharles Derek 'CD' Williams; who died at the age of 89 on Friday, 19 September, was a brilliant all-round sportsman who helped Cardiff RFC beat the 1953 All Blacks and 1957 Wallabies, but is probably best...
Louw undergoes neck surgery
1 decade ago by Planet RugbySpringbok flanker Francois Louw underwent surgery on Monday after he injured his neck in the Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Wellington. Team doctor Craig Roberts told reporters in Cape...
