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Pro 12 Southern Hemisphere XV

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Pro 12 semi-finals just about to kick off we take a look at how the Southern Hemisphere has influenced this season's competition, by picking our favourite 23.   Werner Kruger   The...

Tommy Seymour: Lions must 'go through a lot of pain' to beat New Zealand

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Tommy Seymour admits the British and Irish Lions must be willing to suffer if they are to win this summer's series in New Zealand.

Joseph never gave up Lions hope

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

England centre Jonathan Joseph says he never gave up hope of securing a place in the British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand, despite rumours suggesting he would be left out.

Best: Lions need more than kicks

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Ireland captain Rory Best admits it will be difficult for the Lions to beat world champions New Zealand without attacking and aiming for tries.

Chiefs tackle Crusaders in Fiji

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will return from suspension to lead the Crusaders in Friday's Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in Fiji, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 8.30am.

All Blacks assistant Smith to step down

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

The All Blacks will lose the services of long-serving and successful assistant coach Wayne Smith after this year’s Rugby Championship. Smith announced on Friday he will take a break from October...

Dylan Hartley in line for surprise Lions call-up for tour to New Zealand

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Injury to Wales hooker Ken Owens opens door to England captain• Hartley the major admission when squad was announced last monthDylan Hartley missed out on a British & Irish Lions tour in 2013...

SBW's sister Niall Williams is a force to be reckoned with

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having started her rugby career with the New Zealand Women's Sevens team in Dubai in 2015, Niall "Nizzle" Williams went to impress in her first season, playing all five Sevens tournaments.   Her...

Southern Hemisphere XV in England

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Premiership heads into the knockout stages of the competition and the June Internationals fast approach, we take a look at what a Southern Hemisphere XV would look like if we only considered...

Nick Cain: Jack can be the lad to help swing it for the Lions

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

You underestimate Jack Nowell at your peril, as many international defence coaches will readily concede. The nuggety Cornishman is not the biggest wing on the block, nor the fastest – but he is in the...