All Black centre pays tribute to Ma'a Nonu
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks centre Conrad Smith has paid tribute to his centre partner Ma’a Nonu ahead of his 100th appearance.Speaking about when Nonu started out: “He was younger and he'd be the first to admit he...
Georgia edge Namibia to go third in pool and all but qualify for 2019 RWC
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpGeorgia and Namibia played out a dramatic Pool C clash at Exeter's Sandy Park last night, with the Georgians coming away 17-16 winners. Namibia had led 6-0 but things were a lot closer in the second half....
Read to lead All Black charge
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand No.8 Kieran Read will captain the side in the absence of Richie McCaw for their final Pool game against Tonga on Friday.
Georgia pip Namibia to leave side on verge of 2019 World Cup qualification
1 decade ago by The GuardianMission accomplished after a fashion. Barring the biggest of rugby upsets in Newcastle on Friday Georgia go home, or more likely back to their clubs in France, with a free pass to the next World Cup in...
Happy memories of Otley’s finest hour | Letters
1 decade ago by The GuardianIn Robert Kitson’s otherwise excellent article following England’s exit from the Rugby Union World Cup (One game in the north is not enough: rugby must try harder, 7 October) he states: “We cannot...
New Zealand centre Ma’a Nonu to win 100th cap against Tonga
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Captain Richie McCaw not considered because of hip injury• Kieran Read to captain All Blacks in final Pool C gameMa’a Nonu will make his 100th international appearance in New Zealand’s final...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Gloucester Rugby star Sione Kalamafoni to...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester's Sione Kalamafoni has been named in Tonga's side to face defending champions New Zealand in their final World Cup pool match at St James' Park on Friday.Kalamafoni is one of only six Tongan...
Nonu to win 100th NZ cap against Tonga
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comNew Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu will make his 100th international appearance in the All Blacks' final Rugby World Cup group match against Tonga in Newcastle on Friday.
