The mysterious life and magic of Ned Hanigan
9 years ago by The RoarOn June 11, 1967, little baby Michael Cheika was just a few months old. Australia beat New Zealand that day, in a Test match. OK, it was rugby league, but still, Australians must take wins over the Kiwis...
Thursday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWilli Heinz named Gloucester Rugby captain for the 2017/18 season Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that scrum-half Willi Heinz has been named as the club's new captain ahead of the new 2017/18 season. Read...
SANZAAR release statement on Sonny Bill Williams continuing to play despite being knocked out
9 years ago by Rugby DumpFollowing a worrying head-knock incident in the opening minutes of the Rugby Championship clash between Australia and New Zealand, SANZAAR have released a statement saying that they have urgently reinforced...
England women bank on a little bit extra for World Cup final with New Zealand | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianEmily Scarratt is keen not to overcomplicate things as she searches for her kicking game in readiness to face the Black Ferns in Belfast on SaturdayShe is often described as England women’s answer to...
Thursday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBryn Hall re-signs with Crusaders The Crusaders approached Hall as a replacement for the outgoing Andy Ellis in 2017 and he has alternated with Mitch Drummond for the starting number 9 jersey throughout...
Franks out, Laulala starts second Bledisloe Cup Test
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks tighthead prop Owen Franks is out of Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Dunedin as a result of his on-going Achilles tendon injury. All Blacks coach...
Wallabies stick with similar team for Bledisloe 2
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika has made just three changes to the side which was comprehensively beaten 54-34 by the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe match in Sydney. After making his debut, Curtis...
The Wallabies changes I’d like for Bledisloe 2, please
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auEvery Wallabies fan and his dog has had their say on the Wallabies, it seems, with the grand Australian tradition of naming alternate teams alive and well since Saturday night’s 54-34 dusting in...
Wallabies' new defensive strategy will mean nothing if their players don't tackle | Bret Harris
9 years ago by The GuardianAustralia will have to improve on the first Bledisloe Test against the All Blacks when they seemed to lose faith in their new system and trust in each otherNew South Wales were preparing for the second...
Wallabies need Test warm up: Hooper
9 years ago by The RoarWallabies skipper Michael Hooper reckons booking a genuine Bledisloe Cup warm-up game could help rid the team of future rustiness. Despite a gruelling four-week pre-Rugby Championship training program...
