Milestone looms for Nonu
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersNew Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu will make his 100th international appearance in the All Blacks' final Rugby World Cup group match against Tonga.
Nonu brings up his ton
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Veteran midfielder Ma'a Nonu will play his 100th Test match for New Zealand, when they face Tonga in a World Cup Pool C match on Friday.
Sean O’Brien believes Italy struggles will help Ireland against France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Sunday’s Pool D match decides who avoids New Zealand quarter-final• O’Brien says of Italy game: ‘No harm for Ireland to have Test match like that’The Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien believes...
South Africa top seeds for semi-finals
1 decade ago by IRBThe Junior Springboks will play England in a repeat of the 2014 final while France await New Zealand in the other World Rugby U20 Championship 2015 semi-final.
Michael Hooper lucky to be suspended for just one week
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThere’s no point in Michael Hooper buying a Lotto ticket this week, he’s already used up all his luck in London overnight. The IRB’s independent citing commissioner Steve Hinds from New...
Hooper Receives A Week Ban
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s Michael Hooper has been suspended for one week after admitting an act of Foul Play contrary to Law 10.4(h) (dangerous charging) of the Laws of the Game.Following a review of video footage,...
One week ban for Michael Hooper as he pleads guilty to Foul Play charge
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpMichael Hooper will miss the Wallabies' clash with Wales after he was this morning banned for a week for the incident that occured during England's loss to Australia at Twickenham. The dynamic flanker...
Jonathan Thomas: ‘I couldn’t remember lineout calls or even my role in the team’
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe former Wales and Worcester forward reflects on how head traumas brought about the epilepsy that resulted in his early retirement from rugby unionJonathan Thomas talks easily and fluidly about the severe...
Ian Foster not worried about All Black form
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster is confident that the squad are in a good place ahead of their final group game.The defending champions have picked up wins over Argentina, Namibia and Georgia, with...
