New Zealand have had a testing, tiring year but talk of decay is premature | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks have shown vulnerabilities this year but even when not on their game the world champions are still scoring tries and winningWales have not beaten New Zealand since 1953, when they led the...
Easing eligibility rules would boost Samoa, says Tim Nanai-Williams
8 years ago by The Guardian• Samoan urges following league’s example over dual-nationality players• League players not picked by tier-one nations can turn out for tier-two teamsTim Nanai-Williams believes Samoa could compete...
Wales Team Named For All Blacks Test
8 years ago by Welsh RugbyWarren Gatland has made sweeping changes to his Wale team for this weekend’s clash with world champions New Zealand at the Principality Stadium. A hugely inexperienced Welsh side struggled...
Jamie George to make first England start but Dylan Hartley on bench against Samoa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Hartley had captained England for all 22 Tests since Eddie Jones took over• George Ford and Chris Robshaw named co-captainsJamie George will make his first England start in Saturday’s match against...
Waisake Naholo escapes card after taking Stuart Hogg out in the air
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWhile this week there has been a fair bit of discussion about Kieran Read's illegal play, New Zealand winger Waisake Naholo was also lucky not to be yellow carded during his side's narrow 22-17 victory...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Coleman signs with Rugby Australia & Melbourne Rebels Wallabies lock Adam Coleman has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne...
George North to leave Saints at end of season
8 years ago by Wales RugbyNorthampton Saints have confirmed that George North will leave the club at the end of the 2017/18 season. Following recent conversations with the Club and WRU representatives, the 25-year-old...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Lewis commits future to Warriors with new contract Warriors have announced that Sam Lewis has committed his future to the Club by signing a new contract. The 27-year-old has been a...
Scotland’s Townsend full of respect for Wallabies
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auScotland coach Gregor Townsend says his side must raise the levels they reached in their gut-wrenching loss to the All Blacks when they take on the Wallabies. Townsend masterminded a shock win in Sydney...
Jerry Tuwai to lead Fiji Sevens
8 years ago by Fiji RugbyFiji Sevens head coach Gareth Baber has named a strong squad for the opening leg of the 2017/2018 World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai. The tournament kicks off in Dubai on Friday, 1 December and...
