Ben Youngs backs returning Vunipola brothers to power England’s Grand Slam push | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe defending champions have flattered to deceive in this year’s Six Nations but Youngs believes Mako and Billy’s ‘raw strength’ can make the difference against Scotland and IrelandEngland may...
Warren Gatland and would-be Lions: crunch time for North, Hartley and co | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianWith two weeks left to impress the coach, which players have put their hands up in the Six Nations and who might miss out on the tour to New Zealand?Leigh Halfpenny looked the Test full-back from the start...
Crusaders stun Highlanders
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe Crusaders staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Highlanders 30-27 in a rollercoaster New Zealand Super Rugby derby in Dunedin on Saturday.
Highlanders vs Crusaders highlights: Super Rugby live scores, blog
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auMatch result: The Crusaders took a tight 3-point win in a thriller over the Highlanders on Saturday. » Click here to read the full match report Final score Highlanders 27 Crusaders 30 Match preview: The...
Kelleher fined by French court
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer New Zealand scrum-half Byron Kelleher was fined 200 euros by a French court on Thursday, after being accused of domestic violence during an incident at his Toulouse home.
Banting or Low Carb Diets: Miracle Fix or Risky Fad
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Banting Diet (low-carb-high-fat, LCHF, ketogenic) has been a huge (and controvertial) craze since 2014 when Prof Tim Noakes, a reknowned and respected South African sports scientist, announced that...
Joey Carbery: 'I'm just happy to be playing in any jersey'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentYou may know him as Joey Carbery the No 10 but now meet Joey Carbery the full-back. Son of New Zealand and of Athy, he is now making a home in the No 15 jersey - or is he?
Neil Francis: Johnny Sexton should go to the patent office and ask to trademark 'wraparound'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIn the 1995 Rugby World Cup we would be playing the All Blacks and Wales at Ellis Park in Jo'burg. The high veldt is about 6,000 feet above sea level. Five minutes of sustained activity and you are barking...
Ali Williams: I’ve made a huge mistake
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auAli Williams’ charge for purchasing cocaine has drawn an apology on social media from the former All Blacks lock. Five days after being arrested for an alleged drug deal in Paris, retired 77-Test...
England Women to play three Tests in New Zealand
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland Women will play Australia, Canada and series hosts New Zealand in June as part of their World Cup build-up.
