High five for All Black conquerors Ireland
1 decade ago by World RugbyIt wasn’t only Irish eyes that were smiling on Saturday as Sweden ended a long drought of their own and Argentina put a four-game losing run to bed to move up the World Rugby Rankings.
Uruguay ready to host Americas Pacific Challenge
1 decade ago by World RugbyThe inaugural World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge kicks off on Saturday in Montevideo, Uruguay and features the A teams from the host nation, Canada and Samoa, Argentina XV, USA Selects and Fiji Warriors.
Gómez Cora: We are 100 per cent focused on the job ahead
1 decade ago by World RugbyIn his latest column, Argentina men's coach Santiago Gómez Cora relives the emotion of the Opening Ceremony before turning his attention to their opening match against USA on Tuesday.
Wood named Saints captain
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints have today confirmed Tom Wood as club captain for the 2016/17 season. "Tom has long been part of a strong group of leaders at the club and we believe he has all the credentials...
Griquas grilled Pumas
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REPORT: The Griquas scored five tries to beat the Pumas 37-14 in the Currie Cup qualifying match in Kimberley.
Match Officials appointed for 2016 Rugby Championship
1 decade ago by Championship RugbySouth Africa’s Jaco Peyper will blow the first whistle on this year’s Rugby Championship as he takes charge of the Australia v New Zealand game in Sydney on 20 August. The 36-year-old...
'You've made a mistake' - Luke Fitzgerald reveals chat with Joe Schmidt during World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Leinster and Ireland star Luke Fitzgerald has revealed details of a conversation he had with Joe Schmidt after the Kiwi omitted him from Ireland's starting XV for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final...
Noves heaps praise on France debutants
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGuy Noves singled out debutants Kevin Gourdon, Baptiste Serin and Julien Le Devedec for praise after admitting France's tour of Argentina gave him cause for cheer.
SA group simplified, but its tough down under
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersWhat was looking like a Gordian Knot of permutations for the South African playoff spots in Super Rugby became very simple when the Jaguares beat the Bulls in Argentina.
Brazil win gold at Olympic Games test event
1 decade ago by IRBFavourites Brazil claimed a 12th successive Sudamérica Rugby title with a 27-5 victory over Argentina in the final of the Aquece Rio International Women’s Rugby Sevens event at the Deodoro Olympic Park.
