Ex-All Black Williams fined
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer All Blacks lock Ali Williams has been slapped with another €1,500 (£1,250) fine for buying cocaine in Paris in February with former Australia international James O'Connor.
Hurricanes vs Brumbies: Super Rugby live scores, blog
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThis Friday night game sees the Brumbies travelling to Napier to play the Hurricanes. Join The Roar from 5:35pm (AEST) for all the live action as we cover this Round 9 match from New Zealand. Both sides...
Leicester Tigers star Tom Croft knows all about life with the...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryTom Croft knows pretty much everything there is to touring with the British and Irish Lions.The Leicester Tigers forward has made a total of 11 appearances for the Lions having travelled to South Africa...
'Belief' key to beat New Zealand - Andy Farrell
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionBritish and Irish Lions assistant coach Andy Farrell stated that belief will be key to victory when they take head to New Zealand in a 10-game tour that kicks-off in June.
Japan ready to rise to the challenge
9 years ago by World RugbyFacing New Zealand, France and Russia on day one of the HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens is a daunting prospect for hosts Japan, but one they are ready to face head on.
Hansen dismisses significance of Ireland's Chicago win
9 years ago by Irish IndependentAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has dismissed the relevance of Ireland's win over his side last November for the upcoming Lions tour.
Gordon Bulloch says snubbed Scots still have Lions hope
9 years ago by The ScotsmanThe year was 2005, the place was Auckland’s Eden Park and the event was the third and final Test match between Clive Woodward’s British and Irish Lions and the all-conquering All Blacks. The...
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen starts mind games by claiming Lions are 'expected to win'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has started the mind games ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour by conceding that Warren Gatland’s side are expected to win when they take on the All Blacks in...
Gatland’s Lions don’t have the cattle, won’t have the chemistry
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWarren Gatland’s 2017 British and Irish Lions side to tour New Zealand in June has met with virtual universal approval from the often vicious British rugby media. Robert Kitson, a rugby journalist...
Who can blame broadcasters for wanting a Super Rugby restructure?
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt’s a sad indictment that when Australia’s Super Rugby teams now travel to New Zealand, the prevailing mindset is one of damage minimisation. Wins seem almost fanciful, losses inevitable....
