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Lions set to name Canterbury as kit manufacturer for New Zealand tour

1 decade ago by The Times

The Lions are expected to announce today that Canterbury will replace adidas as the kit manufacturer for the 2017 tour...

Pool B: Australia boosted by Super Rugby and sevens experience

1 decade ago by IRB

Fresh from finishing as Oceania Rugby Junior Championship runners-up, Australia name their squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy.

Sam Burgess turmoil is all England’s fault, claims Bath owner Bruce Craig

1 decade ago by The Times

Bath were left counting the cost yesterday of the effects of the England World Cup campaign on their relationship with...

Halfpenny impressed by Welsh depth

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Leigh Halfpenny is confident that Wales' World Cup performances have laid the foundations for an RBS 6 Nations title tilt.

All Blacks welcomed home with rapturous haka war dance by airport staff

1 decade ago by The Times

There was no doubting who was on board flight NZ1 as it touched down at Auckland Airport. Symbolically painted black,...

Homecoming haka for Rugby World Cup winners New Zealand's All Blacks

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

All Blacks given heroes welcome in New Zealand on Wednesday when they were greeted by airport staff and students performing the haka

‘Rugby World Cup win deserves knighthood’

1 decade ago by The Times

Sir Ritchie McCaw could soon be leading out the All Blacks after John Key, New Zealand’s prime minister, said that...

Bath to throw Sam Burgess back into fray

1 decade ago by The Times

Sam Burgess will be thrust straight into the Bath squad for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership game against London Irish as the...

Steffon Armitage: England snub was an insult

1 decade ago by The Times

Steffon Armitage has said that he found it “insulting” for England players to oppose the selection of rivals based in...

Jonny Gray’s new deal sends out a signal

1 decade ago by The Times

By tying up Jonny Gray, their Scotland lock forward, on a contract extension that will keep him at the club...