Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade agoCowan to Blues: Former All Black star Jimmy Cowan has been recruited by the Blues with a view to making a return to the Southern Hemisphere big time next season. Having plied his trade in England over...
England shirt provokes broadside from charity
1 decade ago by The TimesThe RFU was accused by a leading charity of cashing in on the memory of British military heroes after incorporating the Victoria Cross into the design of the new England shirt. The kit, which was...
England accused of 'disrespect' for Victoria Cross after using emblem in their new shirts
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe use of the Victoria Cross on England’s new kit has angered holders of the award and charities. Representatives of holders of the most prestigious medal a member of the British and Commonwealth...
England accused of 'disprect' for Victoria Cross after using emblem in their new shirts
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe use of the Victoria Cross on England’s new kit has angered holders of the award and charities. Representatives of holders of the most prestigious medal a member of the British and Commonwealth...
One-week bans for Woodward, Tupou
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWellington full-back Jason Woodward and Counties Manukau lock Jimmy Tupou have both received one-week suspensions following separate judicial hearings for foul play. Woodward was suspended for one week...
Ryan Crotty hoping to still have a part in the Rugby Championship
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandCall him superstitious but for the past two years Ryan Crotty regarded his beard as a good luck charm. After all he'd made the All Blacks in that time. "Since I've had it I've had a really good run of...
England kit design at cross purposes
1 decade ago by The TimesThe RFU backtracked embarrassingly yesterday on their decision to publicise a Victoria Cross design on the newly launched England kit. The Victoria Cross — the highest award for gallantry that a member...
Hooker Harris only uncapped player in All Blacks squad
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandBay of Plenty hooker Nathan Harris is the only uncapped player in the 30-strong All Blacks squad for the tour of Argentina and South Africa. As previously reported, first choice hooker Dane Cole will...
Jimmy Tupou, Jason Woodward cited for striking
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandCounties Manukau lock Jimmy Tupou has been cited by for allegedly striking Waikato first five-eighth Damian McKenzie during their ITM Cup match at Waikato Stadium on Sunday. Wellington fullback Jason...
Coltman, Marshall in mix for All Blacks spot
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen must dig a little deeper than usual into New Zealand's rich pool of talent to shore up the troublesome position of hooker. Hansen has once again confirmed plans for Dane...
