Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Todd re-signs with Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders have secured the services of loose forward Matt Todd for another year, re-signing him to the end of the 2018...
Lions learn tour referees
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyTwo French referees and a South African will take charge of the British and Irish Lions' Tests against world champions New Zealand this summer.
The referees who will take charge of the three Lions Tests in New Zealand are announced
9 years ago by Irish IndependentThe French duo of Jerome Garces and Romain Poite and South Africa's Jaco Peyper will take charge of the three upcoming tests involving New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions in Auckland and Wellington.
Auckland to host Tonga v Wales Test in June
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales' Test match against Tonga will take place in Auckland the day before the Lions tourists face Maori All Blacks.
Bulls first across the barrier
9 years ago by Super Sport.comThe Bulls will this weekend become the first SA team to cross the barrier that separates the local Super Rugby teams from the real force in the competition, namely the teams in the New Zealand conference.
The British and Irish Lions will win the series
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auPerhaps the strongest British Lions team of all time is assembling to take on the All Blacks- – and they should be the favourites to win. Some may see that as an audacious statement. New Zealand...
Barrett at six for Crusaders
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe looming British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand has added a twist to the Crusaders this week as they look to go top of the Super Rugby table.
Brumbies try to boost not so Super NZ run
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auBrumbies coach Stephen Larkham has challenged his players to improve their dismal recent Super Rugby history against New Zealand sides as they prepare for a crunch match against the Highlanders. Saturday...
Eddie Jones has given England a spine – now to work on problem solving | The Breakdown
9 years ago by The GuardianSix Nations success was a testament to Eddie Jones’s vision, but the Italy and Ireland games showed England are still a work in progress when it comes to adaptingInternational rugby has become a black...
Australia to trial blue cards
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe Australian Rugby Union have followed neighbours New Zealand by introducing a blue card to be used by referees to prevent players from staying on the pitch after being concussed.
