Murray: We are better placed to beat All Blacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe last time Conor Murray sat in a Scoil Ide classroom talking about one day playing against New Zealand, he was writing in his primary school yearbook that his dream job was to be a professional rugby...
New Zealand beat Argentina in Rugby Championship
1 decade ago by Super RugbyThe Rugby Championship returns on Saturday in Round 3 when New Zealand’s All Blacks host Argentina’s Pumas in Hamilton. Match detail We are waiting for the kick off. In the meantime why not...
Tour manager expects Lions to impress on and off the field in New Zealand
1 decade ago by The Guardian• John Spencer: ‘Discipline is one of our core values’• High-profile modern-day Lion could join management rosterNext year’s British and Irish Lions tour party have been warned to behave themselves...
Cheika on the threshold of an unwanted Wallaby coaching record
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe worst Wallabies losing streak in the professional era stands at seven, and Michael Cheika is on six. Eddie Jones holds the unwanted record, with three losses to the Springboks, two to the All Blacks,...
Preview: New Zealand v Argentina
1 decade ago by Green and Gold RugbyCould history change in Hamilton on Saturday? If you are a realist you would point to the record books and a World Cup trophy safely in Steve Hansen’s hot water cupboard; but if you dare to dream, you...
Warburton happy to see Gatland back with Lions
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsSam Warburton is backing Warren Gatland's Lions experience to give the 2017 tourists the best chance possible of upsetting the world champion All Blacks in their own back yard next summer.
Japan stun the All Blacks Sevens on day one
1 decade ago by World RugbyJapan were the toast of Rio after upsetting New Zealand and narrowly losing to Great Britain on day one of the Olympic Games men's sevens competition.
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyZebo ruled out for 5 weeks Munster has confirmed that Simon Zebo sustained a fractured rib in Munster's opening round victory last weekend. The international winger and full-back is expected to...
NZ running rugby cultivating top No.10s
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand’s endless production line of world-class No.10s is a result of the country’s natural running rugby style, according to Steve Hansen. The All Blacks boss has an abundance of riches...
Matera hopes for Pumas upset of All Blacks
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auPumas young gun Pablo Matera knows defeating the All Blacks on home soil will require a Herculean effort but the flanker isn’t willing to give up hope. The All Blacks have never lost to Argentina,...
