Hurricanes sign Waratahs’ cross-code lock Sam Lousi
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNSW Waratahs lock Sam Lousi is changing Super Rugby allegiance, signing for New Zealand’s Hurricanes until the end of 2018. The former Warriors rugby league forward will return across the Tasman...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea re-signs with NZ Rugby & Hurricanes All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting through...
Players you will not see at the Rio Olympics
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been 92 years since the rugby union was last played at the olympics, with this year's Olympics marking the debut of the sport since the 1924 Summer Olympics. Here are a few rugby players...
Gloucester secure McAllister & Orr
1 decade ago by Gloucester RugbyGloucester Rugby have boosted their front row with Paddy McAllister signing a new contract, while former Australian U20 prop Cameron Orr has joined the club. "When we signed Paddy, he may not...
Ardie Savea re-signs with NZ Rugby & Hurricanes
1 decade ago by HurricanesAll Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting through to 2018. The 22-year-old, who made his All Blacks...
IRFU hopeful but braced for Schmidt departure
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU remain hopeful that Joe Schmidt will extend his contract until the 2019 World Cup - and they are confident that if he does decide to return to New Zealand, they are well equipped to cope with...
Savea extends Hurricanes deal until 2018
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAll Blacks flanker Ardie Savea has signed a two-year contract extension until 2018 with his Super Rugby side the Wellington Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR).
Too much of South African rugby is being lost to European riches
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSouth African rugby has been in decline since the glory year of 2009, having not won any Super Rugby, Tri Nations/Rugby Championship or World Cups during that time. Since 2009, the Springboks have only...
Who should coach the British & Irish Lions?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe British & Irish Lions' tour to New Zealand is less than 12 months away but who will be coaching the team that have the job of trying to emulate Carwyn James’ greats of 1971? Here is a wish-list that...
New Zealand Super Rugby getting right: Plumtree
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand Super Rugby teams are leading the way with their structure off the field and their intensity on it. That’s the summation of Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree as one of the most...
