No banter from Cheika a mistake: Hansen
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen reckons Australia’s Michael Cheika has let England counterpart Eddie Jones bully him verbally this month, laying the platform for the tourists’ series win. Wallabies...
Momentum shifts as Ireland wilt under intense pressure
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNow Ireland know why South Africa is rated alongside New Zealand as rugby's toughest touring venue. For almost an hour, Joe Schmidt's side looked like they would follow England's lead and clinch a three-Test...
Gatland praises Welsh efforts in crushing defeat
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHead coach Warren Gatland hailed the never-say-die attitude of his Wales side in Wellington yesterday, despite the fact that the All Blacks wrapped up the three-Test series with a game to spare .
Dagg makes resounding All Blacks return
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWinger Julian Savea faces a stiff challenge to reclaim his All Blacks spot following an emphatic return to Test rugby from Israel Dagg. Nearly a year after his previous Test, fullback Dagg produced a blinding...
Eddie Jones calls for 3-0 whitewash after England clinch series against Australia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jones wants to inflict more misery on compatriots in Sydney• ‘If the All Blacks were in this situation, what would they be thinking?’Eddie Jones has challenged his record-breaking England team...
Sam Warburton encouraged by Wales progress despite New Zealand defeat
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Warburton says Wales can cut out errors that cost them the second Test• Head coach Warren Gatland impressed as the tourists dominate possessionFor the second successive weekend Wales posted...
New Zealand 36-22 Wales: Sam Warburton rues tourists' mistakes
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton laments the mistakes that helped New Zealand continue their winning streak against the tourists.
Aaron is all good
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: New Zealand coach Steve Hansen said, flyhalf Aaron Cruden was cleared of a serious neck injury after being stretchered off during the All Blacks' second Test win over Wales on Saturday.
England claim first series win in Australia courtesy of Owen Farrell
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Australia 7-23 England (England lead three-Test series 2-0)• Farrell’s brilliant defence and late try seals famous win in MelbourneIt has taken a while but England are finally celebrating their...
Wales coach Warren Gatland praises 'courageous' side after All Blacks defeat
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales coach Warren Gatland praises his side after defeat by New Zealand, saying they had "the courage to carry on playing".
