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AB’s drinks were spiked - Madiba bodyguard

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Madiba's former bodyguard has weighed into the decades-old controversy over the All Blacks' 1995 Rugby World Cup loss to SA.

Mandela’s former bodyguard says All Blacks were poisoned in ’95

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

It’s one of the greatest upsets in Rugby World Cup history, the Springboks stunning the All Blacks 15-12 to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup final in South Africa. However, one of the less savoury aspects...

Dowd: All Blacks free of southern rivals' concerns

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Dowd: All Blacks free of southern rivals' concerns

Back-row revelation Reidy bringing it all back home to Ulster

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

More than a half century after Bill Reidy emigrated from Kerry to New Zealand, his grandson Sean travelled nearly 12,000 miles to return to his ancestral home.

Sam Warburton expected to be fit for Wales’ tour of New Zealand

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Cardiff Blues player damaged right shoulder in match against Ospreys• My understanding is it is a minor, short-term injury, says Blues’ Danny WilsonSam Warburton should be fit to lead Wales on...

The rugby world still fails to inspire against New Zealand

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

The first round of the June internationals are almost upon us, and the outlook is bleak for nations other than New Zealand. When considering the showings of the England national team in the Six Nations,...

Double World Cup winner Ben Franks on life after rugby and his time in the Premiership

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Former All Black and current London Irish prop Ben Franks has experienced success at multiple levels, with a stellar career by anyone's standards. This World Rugby feature takes us behind the scenes as...

Scotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter announces retirement

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• ‘The memories of playing for Scotland will be with me forever’• Cusiter to specialise in whisky retail in Los AngelesThe Scotland international scrum-half Chris Cusiter, who joined the Premiership...

Alun Wyn Jones on course to face the All Blacks

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones is on target to make the plane for New Zealand this summer, according to Ospreys backs coach Gruff Rees.

Lions in a classroom of their own

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

SuperWrap Week 10: If it is true that you learn more from losses than you do from wins, then the Lions have the whole of New Zealand to thank...