Al Kellock’s career forged in fires of adversity
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBut Alastair Kellock is different. “I’ve had some incredibly low points in my career,” is one of the first things he says shortly after it was confirmed that he will be retiring at the end of this...
Vermaak chasing World Cup spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Three-times capped Springbok Jano Vermaak is returning home to South Africa with a World Cup dream. The 30-year-old, who has been a shining star for the revitalised French giants Toulouse in the Top...
I learned not to be annoyed all the time, says injury-hit...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryGonzalo Camacho sat down recently and pretended he was playing rugby again. He tried to put himself in the position where he was about to go out, run around, make some tackles and feel some hits. Even...
Mariano Galarza hungry for more after debut
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoMariano Galarza was relieved to come through his bittersweet Gloucester debut unscathed. The Argentina second-row was one of the Cherry and Whites major summer signings but suffered a serious shoulder...
Sanchez walks away from Toulon
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Argentina flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez has left European champions Toulon to get ready for his wedding in May and to prepare for the World Cup.
Two hat-tricks in the Vodacom Cup
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEP Kings flank Paul Schoeman and FNB Welwitschias wing Russell van Wyk both recorded hat-tricks of tries this weekend in the fourth round of the Vodacom Cup. A further four players – Enver Brandt...
HSBC Sevens World Series 2014-15: Fiji win 15th Hong Kong event after beating New Zealand in final
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsA dominant Fiji side were crowned winners of Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday for a record-extending 15th time, bettering defending champions New Zealand 33-19 in a final to conclude a thrilling three days...
Blitzboks face Fiji showdown
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSouth Africa will face their nemesis Fiji in their bid to win their first Hong Kong Sevens title on Sunday. The Blitzboks won a tense quarterfinal 7-5 against a tough Australian outfit to squeak...
Larkham to bring 'awesome' input for Wallabies: Cheika
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWallabies coach Michael Cheika is looking forward to Stephen Larkham's "awesome" input as they join forces officially for the first time to plot an unprecedented third Australian Rugby World Cup triumph. ...
Blue Bulls squeak past Pumas
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Vodacom Blue Bulls narrowly beat the Steval Pumas 20-18 (7-9 halftime) at Loftus Versveld in their Vodacom Cup North Section match on Saturday. The Blue Bulls opened their account when Blitzbok...
