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...
Salary cap rise good for game
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby15 September 2014Premiership Rugby chief Mark McCafferty believes a second salary cap hike in as many years will help English clubs keep pace with big-spending French and Japanese counterparts. The...
Gatland keeping his cards close to his chest
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWarren Gatland insists he will be keeping his cards close to his chest in the 2015 RBS 6 Nations, the Wales coach not wanting to give anything away ahead of the World Cup.
Aviva Premiership, Guinness Pro12 and Top 14 weekend review: Will Fraser inspires Saracens win
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsAll predictions that this would be the most challenging, most competitive Aviva Premiership for many a year were blown apart by Saracens's 39-0 away victory over Harlequins. Quins were champions...
Interesting results in Europe
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIt was a weekend of interesting results in Europe as the champions of both France and England tasted defeat with the legion of ex-pat South Africans once again playing an influential role.
Steffon Armitage’s French connection must mark point of no return
1 decade ago by The TimesPhilippe Saint-Andre had finally got something right. By naming Steffon Armitage in a provisional squad of 74 players the France head coach has weakened England’s potential best team. If the Toulon...
A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015
1 decade ago by IRBAfter their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75. Richie McCaw’s...
A rankings perspective on RWC 2015
1 decade ago by IRBAfter their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75. Richie McCaw’s...
A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75. Richie McCaw’s...
A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0. 19 of a rating point to 93. 75. Richie McCaw’s...
