Sonny Bill Williams Names His Dream Team
1 decade ago by In The LooseRICHIE McCaw will go down as one of the greatest rugby players to grace the field, but he hasn’t done enough to make Sonny Bill Williams’ ultimate Dream XIV. Nor is there room for Test rugby’s highest...
Colin Slade injury scare
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyColin Slade gave the All Blacks a scare after he slipped in training on Monday.The versatile back was named by Steve Hansen in New Zealand’s final group of 31 earlier this week.The news for the...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMorgan looking forward to return: England number eight Ben Morgan can’t wait to get back to action when the side face France this weekend. Morgan broke his leg back in January meaning...
Chiefs Could Miss Out
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAmbitions of securing a home Super Rugby draw in the play-offs have been put on hold by the Chiefs as they scrap to make the top six. Saturday’s comprehensive derby defeat to the Highlanders...
Kiwis keep two prized assets
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The New Zealand Rugby Union retained two more of their prized assets and rising stars on extended contracts. In what is a major announcement, 23-year-old Brodie Retallick and 24-year-old Julian Savea,...
Jeff Wilson - a golden-haired comic-book hero from another age
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt was in late October 1993 that we saw him in action for the first time on these shores, a fizzing blonde-haired winger aged just 19, who scored two tries on his first appearance for New Zealand against...
Preview: S15 Round 14, Part Two
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Intrigue, drama, sub-plots, controversies and surprises. It sound like a Hollywood scripted series or silver screen production. However, this is what Saturday's matches of Super Rugby's Round 14...
Damian de Allende's great form continues with big hit against the Brumbies
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAs far as textbook tackling technique goes, it doesn't get much more accurate than this monster hit from Stormers back Damian de Allende against the Brumbies. It's another highlight in an impressive...
Chiefs ready to 'have a crack'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Chiefs are determined to lower the Hurricanes' chances when the two in-form New Zealand franchises meet in Wellington on Saturday. The Hurricanes are well clear at the top of the standings - with...
Dan Carter happy with improvement, but says he's facing 'plenty of competition' for All Blacks' jersey
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandDan Carter is confident his form is improving this season, but says it's too early to say whether he will be named in the World Cup squad. The All Black superboot and the Crusaders have faced criticism...
