Chiefs refreshed for Rebels clash
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auBrodie Retallick believes the bye came at just the right time for the Chiefs as they look to rebound from their disappointing Super Rugby defeat to the Highlanders. The Chiefs had won seven in a row before...
Gareth Steenson confident Exeter can kick on into Premiership final
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe fly-half’s club has gone from strength to strength since he joined and he believes they can see off Wasps to reach the season’s climax at TwickenhamWhen Gareth Steenson joined Exeter, the club...
Preview: Harlequins vs Montpellier
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins vs Montpellier (20:00) BT & Sky SportsIn the first European final of the weekend, Harlequins take on Montpellier in Lyon for the Challenge Cup trophy.These sides have already met twice in...
Conor O’Shea rallies Harlequins for final shot at glory against Montpellier
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Irish director of rugby leaves Quins to take charge of Italy next season• Victory over in-form French side will clinch Champions’ Cup spotBefore his last stand as Harlequins’ director of rugby,...
Wallaby halfback contenders are nicked
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auHalfbacks Nick Phipps, Nic Stirzaker and Nick Frisby have three Super Rugby games to impress Wallabies coach Michael Cheika before the three-Test series against England. The Waratahs’ Phipps has...
Wales squad take on All Blacks announced
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite initial injury doubts Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones have been included in the side to face the All Blacks this summer. Their first clash takes place on 11 June. "We have picked a squad...
Five Top Tries from Round 11 of Super Rugby
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpHere is a look at Sky Sport NZ's selection of the five best tries scored in the latest round of Super Rugby. There are some brilliant efforts, including Jordan Taufua's outstanding dummy, Tevita Li's...
Top 5 Tries from Round 11 of Super Rugby
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpHere is a look at Sky Sport NZ's selection of the five best tries scored in the latest round of Super Rugby. There are some brilliant efforts, including Jordan Taufua's outstanding dummy, Tevita Li's...
Exeter Chiefs' Tomas Francis named in Wales' squad to tour New...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs prop Tomas Francis has been selected in Wales' 35-man squad for their summer tour of New Zealand.The 24-year-old tighthead will have the chance to add to his 11 caps in the three-test series...
Crusaders ready for tough Highlanders test
1 decade ago by Super RugbyCrusaders Super Rugby assistant coach Tabai Matson says that they are ready for everything the Highlanders will throw at them in on Friday. The Crusaders are on an eight match winning streak and have risen...
