Sean O'Brien blames coaching staff for drawn Lions series
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland flanker Sean O'Brien has blamed the British & Irish Lions coaching staff for the tourists' failure to secure the three-Test series against the All Blacks this summer. The 30-year-old played...
Coaching shortcomings cost Lions series win over All-Blacks says Sean O'Brien
9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySean O’Brien says the British and Irish Lions should have "comfortably" beaten New Zealand this summer and claims the coaching team did not get preparations right before the Tests.
Thursday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTyrel Lomax will join Highlanders in 2018 The Highlanders will get their hands on prop Tyrel Lomax a year earlier than originally expected after the Rebels released the front rower from his...
Carter confirms he won’t attend France’s RWC bid
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Dan Carter has confirmed he won't be in London to support France's World Cup bid presentation next week. France hoped to make the most of Carter's star power as they look to...
Sean O'Brien criticises Lions coaches for failure to beat All Blacks
9 years ago by kwese espnIreland back row Sean O'Brien has criticised coaching and training methods during the British & Irish Lions' Test series against New Zealand, insisting the tourists should have beaten the All Blacks. O'Brien,...
Warren Gatland to blame for Lions not beating the All Blacks, claims O’Brien
9 years ago by The Guardian• Ireland flanker says squad was ‘over-trained’ before Tests• ‘I think we should have won the tour – probably comfortably’Seán O’Brien has blamed Warren Gatland and his coaching staff...
Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad
9 years ago by Springbok RugbyExperienced flanker Francois Louw and the uncapped Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) have been included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches...
France willing to break the bank for RWC 2023
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench 2023 Rugby World Cup bid leader Claude Atcher has told the media they would be happy to pay World Rugby £30 million more than the £120 million asking price to stage the tournament, which...
Rugby union international power rankings: who can challenge All Blacks? | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianOur first power rankings since the 2015 World Cup mark two years to go until Japan 2019. England lead the chasing pack while Australia and Wales struggleBefore the All Blacks’ record 57-0 victory over...
Joe Moody & Owen Franks to miss start of Super Rugby despite 'successful' operations
9 years ago by Crusaders RugbyInjured All Blacks props Owen Franks and Joe Moody may not be seen in Super Rugby until May. Surgery to repair serious injuries means the pair must set aside six months to rehabilitate, although...
