Ireland Under-20s on verge of semi-finals after historic New Zealand win
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyIt proved to be an historic weekend at the World Rugby Under-20 Championships as defending champions New Zealand were downed by Ireland and Argentina also claimed a memorable win against South Africa.
Luke Charteris to captain Wales against Chiefs
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyLuke Charteris will captain a Wales side against the Chiefs on Tuesday night that features seven players who played against New Zealand in the first Test defeat on Saturday.
Chiefs v Wales: Warren Gatland makes 15 changes to side beaten by All Blacks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLuke Charteris will captain Wales against the Chiefs on Tuesday as coach Warren Gatland selects an entirely new XV to the side beaten by New Zealand on Saturday.
Warburton: There's still a north-south gulf
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: New Zealand's withering late burst to down Wales 39-21 in the first Test in Auckland exposed the gulf between the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Sunday Morning Round Up:
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyPocock ruled out for 6 weeks: David Pocock will miss the rest of the England tour and more due to a fractured eye socket Pat Lambie to miss the 2nd Irish Test: Lambie, who was knocked out during the...
Hansen praises Naholo
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen was not expected to make too many changes for the second test against Wales in Wellington next Saturday.
All Blacks expect to go with settled side
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has signalled that there will be few, if any, selection changes for the second Test against Wales in Wellington. Traditionally slow starters to a season, New Zealand trailed...
Hamstring injury casts doubt on George North's remainder of New Zealand tour
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionWales wing George North's participation in the remainder of the New Zealand tour is under a cloud after he sustained a hamstring injury in the first Test in Auckland.
All Blacks turn up heat to burn off brave Welsh
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentClose, but no cigar - after 63 years of pain. Wales led the world champion All Blacks at half-time and after an hour, but then fell familiarly away in the final quarter as they became New Zealand's 39th...
Brendan Fanning: Ground-breaking day brings fresh life to ordinary season
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith seven minutes to go in a sodden Manchester yesterday New Zealand wing Malo Tuitama slid over in the corner for a try that chilled the blood of anyone watching from the Irish side of the fence.
