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Winning in Wellington on a debut Test

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Inspired by Harry Jones’ great rugby travelogue based around the 2011 quarter-final in Wellington, I thought I’d tell you all about the first Test I ever attended. Like many New Zealand school...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks receive major blow   Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is set to miss 4-6 weeks of action with the Sharks due to a shoulder injury.   Racing 92 sign Ali Williams   Racing 92...

No rest for All Blacks Retallick and Cane

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Necessity means Chiefs forwards Brodie Retallick and Sam Cane will get little respite as Super Rugby makes its return, despite a heavy workload for the All Blacks. Both have been included in the Chiefs’...

Racing 92 sign Ali Williams

1 decade ago by Racing 92

Racing 92 have announced that former All Black second-row Ali Williams has signed a contract with the side for next season.   "I am very happy to find the field again," says Williams. "I never thought...

Experienced All Black commits to London Irish

1 decade ago by London Irish

London Irish have been given a major boost ahead of the 2016-17 season with the news that double World Cup-winning prop Ben Franks has committed his future to the club.   Capped 45 times by the...

'Tongan Thor' Taniela Tupou set to make Super Rugby debut for Reds

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand schoolboy rugby sensation Taniela Tupou is set to make his Super Rugby debut for the Reds this weekend.   Tupou, whos is nicknamed the Tongan Thor, has been named on the bench...

Cruden on Chiefs' bench

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden has been named on the Chiefs' bench for their top of the New Zealand conference clash against the Crusaders in Suva, Fiji.

Wednesday Morning Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Groups announced for the Mens & Women's Rio 7s:   The draw was done for the Rio 7's with the 12 Teams being placed in 3 groups.   The mens draw see's Great Britain, Kenya & New Zealand...

Cruden to make Chiefs comeback

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden will make his Super Rugby comeback for the Waikato Chiefs from the bench on Friday after suffering an unsettling neck injury during the second test against Wales.

Olympic sevens rugby: Great Britain face World Cup winners New Zealand

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Great Britain's men are drawn with World Cup holders New Zealand as the pools are revealed for the first Olympic sevens tournament.