Jeff Wilson - a golden-haired comic-book hero from another age
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt was in late October 1993 that we saw him in action for the first time on these shores, a fizzing blonde-haired winger aged just 19, who scored two tries on his first appearance for New Zealand against...
Burgess 'can offer more' at flanker
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCross-coder Sam Burgess says he "can offer more" at flanker for Bath, but is unsure how the change of position will impact on his England prospects. The 26-year-old, in his first season...
John Kirwan fires up at reporter over linking Tabai Matson to the Blues (+video)
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandUnder-fire Blues coach John Kirwan has fired up at a reporter over Tabai Matson's potential shock move to the struggling franchise next season. It has been reported that Matson, an assistant at the Crusaders,...
Connolly answers Reds' crisis call
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe beleaguered Queensland Reds on Saturday turned to former Wallabies coach John Connolly for help following their humiliating Super Rugby loss to the Canterbury Crusaders this weekend. The Reds' disastrous...
Second Rower Sam Whitelock scores unbelievable solo try vs the Reds
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Crusaders gave the likes of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw a fitting farewell in their last ever home game as they thrashed the Reds 58-17 in Christchurch. They scored eight tries in the process,...
England facing possible kit switch
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby08 May 2015It is understood that under World Rugby's tournament regulations, the choice of home strip - in case of a colour clash - and the home dressing room is decided by the flip of...
England facing possible kit switch
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby07 May 2015It is understood that under World Rugby's tournament regulations, the choice of home strip - in case of a colour clash - and the home dressing room is decided by the flip of...
England on red alert to wear away kit at Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThey are supposed to enjoy home advantage at the Rugby World Cup, but England could be forced to kick off the tournament in their away kit and use the visitors’ dressing room for all their matches. ...
Crusaders ready to say farewell to McCaw, Carter
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAll Blacks captain Richie McCaw and first five-eighth legend Dan Carter are likely to play their last home matches for the Crusaders when they meet the Queensland Reds at the start of the 13th round of...
Leicester confirm coaching line-up
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby07 May 2015Former Tigers centre Aaron Mauger's return to Welford Road as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2015-16 season was confirmed last November and he will now be joined by...
