How Marcelo Bosch’s Argentina became mighty in the Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Pumas take on Australia on Sunday in the second semi-final and the Saracens centre opens up on the secrets of their successMarcelo Bosch was aptly named phonetically when he made his debut for Argentina...
Southern Hemisphere combined XV
1 decade ago1. Marco Ayerza - The loosehead prop has impressed many this World Cup and is establishing himself as one of the best out there in his position. Key man for Argentina and proves his worth beating off Mtawaria,...
Rugby World Cup semi-final preview: South Africa vs New Zealand
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe traditional rivalry of South Africa and New Zealand, the Sprinboks and the All Blacks, is to be reignited on the second biggest stage of all – the Rugby World Cup semi-final. It looms as a disappointing...
New Zealand winger Julian Savea heading for hero status | Robert Kitson
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe beauty of heavy-duty semi-final between the All Blacks and South Africa is that Savea will be only the second most prolific try-scorer on the fieldSome refer to Julian Savea as “the Big Bus”. A...
Steve Hansen warns New Zealand’s best yet to come at World Cup
1 decade ago by The TimesDemolishing France last weekend with a record-breaking quarter-final points score is all very well, but Steve Hansen said yesterday that...
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand warned that South Africa can ‘rip our heads off’
1 decade ago by The Guardian• All Blacks coach Steve Hansen wary of praise from South African counterpart• Selection of Joe Moody will be only change to New Zealand side Perhaps the biggest single reason why the All Blacks seldom...
All Blacks v Springboks combined XV
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of this weekend's semi final between the pair, we have selected the ultimate XV from the 2 current squads. A tough pick but let us know what you think!1. Tendai Mtawarira - Nicknamed "The beast",...
All Blacks make one change as Steve Hansen warns against complacency
1 decade ago by The TimesNew Zealand have made one change from the side that demolished France five days ago as they prepare for a...
Picamoles linked with Saints and Bath
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis Picamoles has cooled talk of a move linking him with a number of Premiership clubs.The Toulouse giant has been linked with both Bath and Northampton in recent days following France’s World Cup...
Wallaby great George Smith welcomed to the Premiership by huge Harlequins double hit
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWallaby legend George Smith made his debut for new club Wasps on Friday night, after earlier this year signing from Lyon in France. The 111 Test veteran was part of a losing cause against Harlequins,...
