SA knock NZ out of Las Vegas Sevens
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comNew Zealand's quest for a third straight World Rugby Sevens Series tournament triumph ended Saturday as they fell 14-7 to South Africa in a heavyweight quarterfinal clash in Las Vegas.
New Zealand U20s too strong in first encounter
1 decade ago by IRBDefending champions New Zealand outscore Australia by four tries to one in their first meeting at the Oceania Rugby U20 Championship.
Aussies, All Blacks dominate Vegas Sevens
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAussies, All Blacks dominate Vegas Sevens
2019 RWC qualification kicks off
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySt Vincent and the Grenadines will host Jamaica in the first 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifier on 5 March. More than 90 teams from across six continents will compete in more than 200 matches to qualify...
Stats Analysis: Super Rugby vs Six Nations
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the first three rounds of both competitions completed, a statistical comparison between the two leagues highlight some glaring differences. According to data compiled by New Zealand journo Andy Fyers,...
Five things we learnt about rugby in February
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldNorthern stodge: Wales have lacked sparkle under Warren Gatland – despite the coach's New Zealand rootsBy Paul Williams Why can’t our southern hemisphere coaches coach the southern hemisphere way?...
Why the All Blacks have nothing to fear from the 2017 Lions… yet!
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldSteve Hansen was at Twickenham last weekend but was he worried by what he saw?Arm-wrestle: The Six Nations has been big on physicality but low on skillThe New Zealand coach Steve Hansen was in the stands...
Manu Tuilagi's big hit on Blair Cowan in Leicester Tigers romp
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpLeicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi made a return to the Premiership recently, leading to him being called up to the England training squad. He put in a solid performance against London Irish this past...
Whitelock to make Highlanders debut
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auOne-Test All Blacks No.8 Luke Whitelock completes his transition from Crusader after being named in the Highlanders’ starting line-up to face the Hurricanes in Dunedin. Whitelock replaces Liam Squire...
Rugby reacts to the proposed under 18 tackling ban
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldMore than 70 doctors and academics have called for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played in UK and Irish schools. The proposals have caused a stir in rugby circles so we take a look at the views of...
