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Monday Round-Up

1 decade ago

Blow for Lancaster: England head coach Stuart Lancaster has been dealt an almighty injury blow ahead of the forthcoming November Internationals, with news filtering through of a serious injury to star...

Neil Francis: Schmidt's back to the wall when it comes to some key positions

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

We get to find out how good a coach Joe Schmidt really is next Saturday. South Africa did well to beat New Zealand a few weeks ago and will be bubbling up nicely with what looks like an exceptional roster....

Southern hemisphere put on show

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

New Zealand and South Africa’s depth was significant at Twickenham as the Barbarians ran Australia close, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Jones eyes special test series

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Wales lock Alan-Wyn Jones is relishing the prospect of facing southern hemisphere giants Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in the upcoming autumn test series.

All Blacks demolish Eagles

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

The All Blacks ran in 12 tries as they cruised to a 74-6 win over the USA in Chicago on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Danny Care curbs his wild side in bid to be part of Englands team

1 decade ago by The Guardian

After being dropped by Stuart Lancaster in 2012 the Harlequins scrum-half has adapted his behaviour and play England drop Care from squad in 2012 England defeat New Zealand 39-21 South Africa beat New...

Alun Wyn Jones sees autumn series as warm-up act to next years World Cup

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Wales will meet Australia, New Zealand and South Africa head on in November, but the longer-term view will also play its part Second Test Match: South Africa 31-30 WalesNovember is Waless hope-springs-eternal...

Trophy bids farewell to the USA

1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015

The Webb Ellis Cup visited New York and Chicago in the build-up to the USA's clash against reigning world champions New Zealand

Highlights: Maori All Blacks vs Japan (2014)

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

The Maori All Blacks ran in eight tries to beat Japan 61-21 in Kobe.

ARU slap Kurtley Beale with second fine

1 decade ago by Rugby Championship news

The Australian Rugby Union have found Wallaby Kurtley Beale guilty of breaching team protocols and fined $3,000 a week after he was fined $45,000 for sending text messages.