Best tries of Mitre 10 Cup - Round 2
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAs we head into round three of the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup, here is a quick look back at round two, which featured some fantastic skills in particular. Whether you're a fan of slick offloads or long distance...
Winless Pumas target Cavaliers
1 decade ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Pumas are confident they can finally break their Currie Cup duck when they travel to Wellington on Friday.
Cheika needs to be brave after Bledisloe II
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAs the dust settles on another Bledisloe defeat, it’s time to really sit back and take stock of where the Wallabies are. Although the defeat in Wellington was not as embarrassing as the one they...
The Wrap: Wallabies regain credibility? You have to be kidding
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auForget any nonsense spoken about the Wallabies clawing back lost credibility in Wellington on Saturday. That’s just pure straw clutching. A loss by 29-9, four tries to none, is exactly how it reads...
Romain Poite and Jerome Garces: The world of two vastly different referees
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auRound 2 of the Rugby Championship at the weekend featured two French referees – Romain Poite who controlled the All Blacks-Wallaby international at Wellington, and Jerome Garces the Argentina-South...
‘All Blacks’ new leaders have stepped up’
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe new-look All Blacks player leadership has negotiated its sternest examination since Richie McCaw moved on, believes coach Steve Hansen. While the 29-9 win over Australia in Wellington was ultimately...
Franks has no case to answer
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyAll Blacks prop Owen Franks has been cleared of any wrongdoing, after video footage appeared to show the All Blacks' forward commit an eye gouging offence during Saturday's Rugby Championship win over...
All Blacks beat the Wallabies in Wellington to retain Bledisloe Cup
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand secured the Bledisloe Cup with a second bonus point win in succession against Australia, winning 29-9 in Wellington. A first half Israel Dagg brace and second half scores by Julian Savea and...
I’m not under pressure: Cheika
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMichael Cheika insists he doesn’t feel his job’s under pressure as the Wallabies begin picking up the pieces from a disastrous Bledisloe Cup campaign. Taking stock after losing 29-9 to the...
All Blacks' 'secret meeting' with referee did not happen, says Steve Hansen
1 decade ago by The GuardianOfficial complaint lodged by Australian Rugby Union over alleged meeting Hansen says he never met Romain Poite but did speak with official’s assistantAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has flatly refuted...
