Rugby World Cup preview No11: New Zealand
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks have a history of underachieving when destiny beckons but they are mentally harder and rotate only sensibly so, if they can beat any French jinx …Sun 20 Sep New Zealand v Argentina, Wembley...
2015 Rugby World Cup: Pool C preview
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHIS is surely the weakest of all the pools with New Zealand sitting head and shoulders above the rest, and if the Pumas don’t qualify in second place there will be a stewards’ enquiry.
The Blind Side: The World Cup comes back to England and back to ITV
1 decade ago by The GuardianBoth the hosts and the tournament broadcaster have a familiar feel, the teams are settling in and statistical evidence for the ‘pool of death’Pool A contains four of the world’s top 10, whereas Pool...
Griquas surprise Pumas in Kimberley
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe ORC Griquas recorded their first win in the 2015 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division on Saturday when they overcame the Steval Pumas in Kimberley 32-15.
Hansen to keep eyes on the prize
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSteve Hansen is determined to keep the squad grounded and not allow their minds to wander beyond their opening World Cup clash with Argentina as he bids to prevent complacency scuppering their title defence.
Sale Sharks v Leicester Tigers: Build-up to season is a phoney...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers' pre- season build-up this year has taken on something of a different look.Having kicked-off with a match against an Argentina side on the brink of launching their World Cup campaign,...
Leicester Tigers: Kings of the North is ideal build-up, says Mat...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMat Tait believes that the Kings of the North tournament gives Leicester Tigers players an opportunity to "build to a peak" for the Aviva Premiership season.Tait captained Tigers against Argentina...
New Leicester Tigers hooker Greg Bateman pleased to be on right...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryIt's not quite home from home yet, but Leicester Tigers' new signing Greg Bateman is settling into his new surroundings at Welford Road.The 26-year-old hooker joined Tigers from Exeter Chiefs and made...
Leicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill looking to see steady...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill wants his side to continue showing the qualities that were on display against Argentina last week as they continue their build-up to the new season.Tigers'...
WATCH: Leicester Tigers v Argentina match highlights
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers and Argentina produced a thrilling 13 tries between them in the testimonial match for Marcos Ayerza at Welford Road.The match was a fitting tribute to Ayerza, who has played more than...
