Kieran Read goes down, but is Sam Cane really the best replacement?
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAn injury sustained by Kieran Read in Super Rugby this weekend means the All Black captain could potentially miss the first Test against the British and Irish Lions in June. If previous selection history...
Kieran Read: New Zealand captain facing up to six weeks on the sidelines after surgery on fractured thumb
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Zealand captain Kieran Read suffers a broken thumb, less than two months out from the Lions tour.
All Blacks hold their breath over injured Read
9 years ago by Rugby 365INJURY UPDATE: The All Blacks were Sunday sweating on the availability of captain Kieran Read for the looming British and Irish Lions series after the loose forward suffered a broken thumb.
Lions battle past Force
9 years ago by SA RugbyElton Jantjies scored an 83rd-minute try for the Lions to secure a 24-15 bonus-point win over the Force in Perth on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Leading Lions march on
9 years ago by SA RugbyThe Lions have enhanced their status as the leading local team while the Kings have surpassed the Bulls in the South African group standings, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Read suffers broken thumb
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyNew Zealand captain Kieran Read could be on the sidelines for up to six weeks in the lead-up to the Test series against the British and Irish Lions after suffering a broken thumb during the Crusaders'...
Jantjies stars as Lions seal 15-24 win over Force
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionLions recorded their eighth victory this season as they completed a 15-24 triumph over Force in their Super Rugby encounter at NIB Stadium on Saturday.
Chiefs crush sorry Saints
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyCourtney Lawes provided an injury scare for the British and Irish Lions as Aviva Premiership title contenders Exeter swept aside Northampton 36-12 at Sandy Park.
Lions battle past Force
9 years ago by SA RugbyElton Jantjies scored an 83rd-minute try for the Lions to secure a 24-15 bonus-point win over the Force in Perth on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Saracens wake from sluggish start thanks to Petrus du Plessis double
9 years ago by The Guardian• Saracens 27-9 Bristol• Bristol led 9-3 at half-time before champions awokeTwo tries in 20 minutes from Petrus du Plessis sealed a bonus-point victory against a defiant Bristol side, who had not scored...
