Rugby’s talking points from May
9 years ago by Rugby WorldBen Smith, the success of the Scarlets and Exeter Chiefs, King Louis Picamoles' departure and the return to form of Jonathan Davies are all coveredOn cloud nine: The Scarlets celebrate their stunning Pro12...
Tom Johnson retires from rugby
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Johnson admits it has been a “phenomenal journey” as he this week brings the curtain down on his career with newly-crowned Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs.Brought to the Devon club...
Rugby: Cherish the Lions while they are here
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt's a good idea to cherish the Lions while they are here. Who knows if they will be back in New Zealand in 2029 as planned, and if they do, what a tour will look like then.For the older generation, a...
Test series to offer key World Cup pointers
9 years ago by Scrum Queens NewsSeries schedule June 9 (Wellington): NZ vs Canada, Westpac Stadium (followed by Hurricanes vs Chiefs); Australia vs England, Porirua Park June 13 (Christchurch): NZ vs Australia, Rugby Park; Canada vs...
Tickets made available for All Blacks v Lions tests
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFor fans who missed out on tickets to the three tests between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions, this might be your last chance to go.A limited number of tickets for the three test matches...
Tom Johnson: Ex-England and Exeter Chiefs forward retires
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer England international Tom Johnson retires after spending 10 years with Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs.
Preview – Chiefs v Waratahs
9 years ago by Green and Gold RugbyWill the Waratahs be the first Australian team to beat a New Zealand team this year? That is main point of interest for Waratahs’ fans and they won’t care how they do it because it will give...
Gordon moves to starting XV for Chiefs clash in round 15
9 years ago by Waratahs OfficialNSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has made one change to the starting team and two changes to the reserves bench for the match against the Chiefs this Saturday in Hamilton, New Zealand.More...
Dane Coles a major doubt for Lions tour opener
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe odds of Dane Coles being fit to feature in the British and Irish Lions rugby series have plummeted. The Hurricanes staff had targeted next Friday's clash with the Chiefs in Wellington to welcome...
Top referee Jonathan Kaplan reveals the challenges of controlling an All Blacks test
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWorld Rugby's most experienced referee has opened up on the "challenges" of controlling All Blacks tests and warned match officials to be vigilant of illegal New Zealand tactics in the upcoming Lions series....
