Super Rugby: Team of the Week & More
1 decade ago by Len KaplanHere are my Man of the Match selections for each game. How does my assessment of the players compare with your views? Crusaders v Rebels: Mike Harris (Rebels) Brumbies v Reds: Nic White (Brumbies) Lions...
When reputations count for nothing
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Round One of Super Rugby 2015 was absorbing and produced some fascinating results. It was clear reputations counted for nothing. There are four matches that stand out for me, where this 'lack of...
Martin Castrogiovanni says every day is Valentines Day with him
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAs we already know, Italian prop Martin Castrogiovanni is all about peace and love (he just doesn't like c*nts). In this quick video ahead of Italy's Six Nations match with England, we hear his thoughts...
Hurricanes win tough opener against Lions
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe possession-starved Hurricanes have tackled their way to a 22-8 win over the Lions in a gruelling Super Rugby opening match in Johannesburg. Relentless defence at altitude in humid conditions reaped...
Thursday Round-Up
1 decade agoHansen shows hand: All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has made no less than thirteen changes to his side to take on Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend. Starting upfront, and Blues hooker James Parsons...
All Blacks halfback told to keep it simple
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAll Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has a simple message when he makes his run-on debut against the USA Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday morning (NZT)
Thursday Round-Up
1 decade agoBack in Black: The long awaited return to rugby union of one Sonny Bill Williams will come to a screeching halt this weekend, as the comer rugby league star is named in Steve Hansen’s starting XV to...
All Blacks keep the faith with impressive midfield
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe All Blacks may have been forced to make changes up front but their slick backline gets another chance to impress in the Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Sunday. Injury...
All Blacks win Rugby Championship with bonus point win over Argentina
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe All Blacks retained the Rugby Championship with a game to spare after claiming a 34-13 bonus point victory over Argentina on Saturday. Next weekend's fixture against South Africa shifts to a matter...
Best of the weekend: More misery for Tigers, Quins; Ospreys conquer Thomond
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSaints squeeze past Bath, Misery continues for Quins, Tigers and FalconsIn the big game of the weekend, Saints knocked Bath back down to a ground somewhat after their 45 – 0 mauling of the Tigers at...
