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All Blacks to rotate players on the road

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

With another trophy locked in the cabinet, it’s time for the All Blacks to start building again. The white-hot world champions will make player depth a priority for the remainder of the Rugby Championship...

Cruden ruled out of Rugby Championship

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

All Blacks five-eighth Aaron Cruden will miss the last two Rugby Championship Tests, as New Zealand deal with a significant injury toll. Cruden’s groin injury has ruled him out of a 32-man squad...

Jones wants English Super Rugby coaches

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Eddie Jones has urged the Rugby Football Union to pay for developing English coaches to enhance their skills by working in the southern hemisphere. Jones has claimed New Zealand “control the world”...

Wallabies work over Argentina but steeper challenges lie ahead

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Australia have backed up their victory over South Africa by defeating Argentina in Perth but tougher tests awaitTwo wins in a row. Say it loud and proud. After six defeats in succession – from the World...

Bristol learning the hard way but Jason Woodward signing could be a coup

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The Premiership new boys have found it tough and their next three fixtures look ominous but capture of the New Zealand-born back is a statement of intentBristol face a 3-2-1 countdown in the coming Premiership...

Eddie Jones: England will be pride of Lions but should not get distracted

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Head coach believes his squad will form backbone of 2017 tour• Lions face world champions New Zealand in three Tests in June and July 2017Eddie Jones expects England to provide at least 15 players...

What if union, not league, was more popular in Australia?

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

The Wallabies have been on a sad decline for almost two decades. They just don’t have enough talent and/or mindset to compete with the All Blacks for top billing. The unfortunate paradox is that...

‘Springboks must work hard to fix mistakes’

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Springboks were unable to replicate their first-half form against the All Blacks in the second period, who won their Castle Lager Rugby Championship test 41-13 at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday.

Boks heads could roll

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: Springbok coach Allister Coetzee does not believe in knee-jerk reactions but warned his ailing squad may be in for a shake-up after their 13-41 thumping by New Zealand on Saturday.

All Blacks too strong for error-ridden Springbok challenge in Christchurch

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

New Zealand were too good for a spirited Springbok challenge on Saturday, picking up an emphatic 41-13 victory after leading just 15-10 at halftime. The final score was the third heaviest losing margin...