WATCH - Malakai Fekitoa given one-week ban for high tackle on Simon Zebo
9 years ago by Irish IndependentMalakai Fekitoa will miss New Zealand's clash with France this week after he was given a one-week suspension for a dangerous tackle he committed on Simon Zebo in Saturday's 21-9 victory over Ireland.
All Blacks expect game of pain against France
9 years ago by Super Sport.comNew Zealand play their last international of the year against France on Saturday and All Black stars Israel Dagg and Julian Savea said both sides have to overcome the pain of past defeats.
Why Ireland have reaped the whirlwind
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au“They that sow the wind, shall reap the whirlwind” – the meaning of that proverb was brought home when I was working for Stuart Lancaster and England back in 2012. At the very end of...
France not beaten yet says Vahaamahina
9 years ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: The All Blacks are no different to anyone else and they have not 'destroyed us yet', despite all the hype, French lock forward Sébastien Vahaamahina said Tuesday.
What shape will the British and Irish Lions take in 2017?
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland’s first success against the All Blacks in 111 years and England’s dramatic resurgence under Eddie Jones presents the British and Irish Lions with some welcome selection headaches ahead...
Another whopper weekend rugby review
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auFollowing last week’s international Rugby review, I’ve pieced together another for the past week of international action. There weren’t as many games but there were certainly some very...
Stop the filth All Blacks, you are better than that!
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIn the wash-up of the recent Ireland-New Zealand return Test match All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was subjected to a grilling by a pesky Irish reporter Claire McNamara. McNamara pressured him on whether...
Lessons from – and for – the All Blacks
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe last three Tests that the All Blacks have played – not counting the romp against the Springbok-beating Italians – have thrown up some interesting facts which throw a lot of light on the...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySanchez free to face England Argentina have been handed a boost ahead of England clash as fly-half Nicolás Sánchez was found not guilty of striking at his hearing. Sanchez...
Ireland our biggest test, say Wallabies
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika has declared this week’s Test with Ireland the toughest of Australia’s grand slam bid, as he prepares to welcome back his refreshed stars. A fortnight ago Ireland...
