Versatile players who are important for their sides
1 decade agoWith Wales assistant coach Rob Howley announcing today that James Hook could make the Wales World Cup squad because of his versatility to play in many positions we look at other players...
Best of the weekend: upsets aplenty set up tantalising final round across Europe
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogPlayoff race goes down to wire as Tigers and Chiefs win against the oddsWell, it’s a good job I’m not a betting man. Or, perhaps more honestly, this weekend showed why in the past I have been a...
Highlanders blow it against Lions
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe Lions staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat the Highlanders 28-23 in their Super Rugby clash at Ellis Park overnight. The home side trailed 20-3 at halftime but roared into the lead...
Lions comeback stops Highlanders
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIt took a change at halfback to inspire a magnificent 25-point comeback for the Emirates Lions to storm their way to victory with a 28-23 win against a tough Highlanders outfit in their Vodacom Super Rugby...
Lions roar back to edge Highlanders
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 May 2015The Dunedin-based franchise appeared to be cruising to victory after two quickfire tries at the end of the first half put them 20-3 ahead at the break. But the Lions responded...
Lions maul Highlanders
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Lions produced the most impressive comeback of the season when they beat the Highlanders 28-23 at Ellis Park on Saturday. Outscoring the visitors by three tries to two, the Lions came back from...
Super Rugby Round 13 Preview Part 2
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe Force look likely to continue their string of defeats when they play the Waratahs in Perth. The Highlanders have made the long trip from Dunedin to Johannesburg to play the ebullient Lions, and...
Preview: S15 Round 13, Part Two
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It is not often that teams will rest players when they face the Sharks, but the Hurricanes certainly feel they can do without key backs Julian Savea and TJ Perenara. The Sharks may well use the 'gesture'...
Weekend teams and predictions
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntJust six games with only three SA sides in action this derby free weekend. Catch all the times, teams. odds, SuperBru community picks along with both Tank Lanning and Corne Krige’s predictions. Tank...
SuperWrap: Week 12, 2015
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIf rugby is the game played in heaven then it has to be said that South Africa has failed miserably at spreading the gospel for at least decade now. If rugby is played in heaven then no sensible...
