Giteau, Mitchell “very close to getting a recall': George Smith
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMatt Giteau and Drew Mitchell are “very close to getting a recall” for Australia’s rugby World Cup campaign, according to former Wallabies skipper George Smith. Smith, Australia’s...
No Euro hangover for Toulon
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Toulon showed no signs of a hangover after their unprecedented third consecutive European title with a five-try 37-21 demolition of struggling Castres in the Top 14 on Saturday. Leigh Halfpenny scored...
Matt Giteau targets Australia Test return for Rugby World Cup - but worries about 'step up'
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMatt Giteau is keen to have a crack at returning to Test rugby for the Wallabies after four years in the international wilderness but is offering no promises he will be up to the task. The 32-year-old...
“I don’t know if I am up for it”: Giteau offering Wallabies no promises
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMatt Giteau is offering “no promises” that he’s up to representing Australia at a Rugby World Cup for a third time. But he’s hoping to find out. Giteau, his European Cup-winning...
Fan's View: As Bendy shows his brilliance, Bath Rugby have...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleThe European Champions Cup final produced a better contest than finals often do, with Toulon's overall power and the impressive contributions of one or two individuals eventually seeing off the challenge...
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...
Giteau shouldn’t play halfback: Gregan
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFormer Wallabies captain George Gregan says he wouldn’t consider Matt Giteau as a back-up halfback, leaving the veteran midfielder in a fierce battle for a Rugby World Cup spot. Australia’s...
Analysis: Giteau, Pocock and Mitchell – Wallabies emerging from the wilderness
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldPool A at the Rugby World Cup was already deadly enough. Now Matt Giteau, David Pocock and Drew Mitchell look eager to get involved with Australia.Three of a kind: Giteau, Pocock and Mitchell are making...
David Pocock, Drew Mitchell and David Pocock: Wallabies emerging from the wilderness
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldAs the World Cup draws ever closer, David Pocock, Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau look intent on helping Australia through the group of death.Three of a kind: Matt Giteau, David Pocock and Drew Mitchell...
Hayman laments Armitage 'politics'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365All Black Carl Hayman has hit out at the "political decisions" that could end up barring Steffon Armitage from England duty at this year's World Cup. The veteran international prop, Hayman, led a Toulon...
