Thursday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola wins Player of the Year at the RPA Awards: A key member of Englands Grand Slam winning team this year, Billy Vunipola won 3 Man of the Match awards in 5 gamesGeorge...
Joe Rokocoko: Racing 92’s attitude can match Saracens in Champions Cup final
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former New Zealand wing hoping for ‘dream come true’ in Lyon showpiece• ‘I never imagined I would play in the tournament, never mind the final’Racing 92 may have one of the largest playing...
How New Zealand came to rule world rugby
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIf there is a single international sporting phenomenon which marks the early 21st century, it is New Zealand’s extraordinary dominance of rugby. Once upon a time, Brazil ruled the world when it came...
Pool allocation draw for RWC 2019 set for May 2017
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed that the pool allocation draw will take place in May 2017 in Japan with the World Rugby Rankings again being used to place teams into bands for the draw.Chairman Bernard Lapasset...
Halfpenny on stand-by list for New Zealand tour
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumHalfpenny on stand-by list for New Zealand tour
Gatland puts faith in tried and tested for All Blacks
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumGatland puts faith in tried and tested for All Blacks
Wales tour squad puts Warren Gatland on collision course with French clubs
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales leave for New Zealand before Top 14 season finishes• Jonathan Davies, Luke Charteris and maybe Leigh Halfpenny face decisionWales are braced for conflict with some of France’s top clubs after...
Old Mutual Wealth Cup: England v Wales
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWith tours to Australia and New Zealand, the showdown between England and Wales will be a chance for players to secure their starting berths. Expect fireworksTitanic battle: Billy Vunipola takes on the...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales announce squad to take on the All BlacksWarren Gatland has announced his selection for the squad to face the All Blacks in the June tests. Both Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones have been included...
Halfpenny to sit out Wales tour of New Zealand
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumHalfpenny to sit out Wales tour of New Zealand
