Virus removes Hond from Lions
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSchalk “Hond” van der Merwe was as sick as a dog after contracting a stomach virus on arrival in Auckland on Tuesday and has been ruled out of Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby game against the Blues.
Lions make two changes for Blues game
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaLions head coach Johan Ackermann opted for consistency, making two changes to the starting line-up against the Blues for their Super Rugby encounter in Auckland.
Mealamu to start record Super Rugby game
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAll Blacks warhorse Keven Mealamu will set a new record for Super Rugby appearances after the Auckland Blues on Wednesday named him in this weekend's team to face the Golden Lions.
Doorey and Laidlaw join London Irish
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership side London Irish have added to their staff for next season with the appointments of assistant coaches Grant Doorey and Clark Laidlaw. Doorey will be defensive coach, while Laidlaw...
England miss key pre-World Cup goal as ranking slips after Ireland loss
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsEngland appear almost certain to fail to achieve one of the key targets set by the Rugby Football Union of securing a place in the top two of the rankings ahead of hosting the World Cup in September. ...
Cheetahs hold on for win
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyCheetahs fly-half Joe Pietersen booted a late penalty as they snatched a last-gasp 25-24 wins over the Auckland Blues in a Super Rugby clash at the Free State Stadium on Friday.
Blues off to worst start in Super Rugby
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThree games, three losses. The Blues are officially off to their worst start to the Super Rugby season since the competition's inception 19 years ago, courtesy of this morning's 24-25 defeat at the...
France Wales: last five games
1 decade ago2014When these sides last met in last year’s Six Nations, France were left embarrassed after suffering their heaviest defeat to Wales in the Six Nations. In the end Wales won 27-6 in Cardiff thanks to...
Newcastle sign half-back Takulua
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons have signed Tonga international scrum-half Sonatane Takulua with immediate effect from New Zealand side Northland. Takulua, 24, has agreed terms at Kingston Park through until...
Bath Rugby's Henry Thomas will 'do whatever it takes' to secure...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleHenry Thomas is on the brink of getting back into the England match-day squad and playing against Ireland in Dublin.The young prop, who has been in and out of Stuart Lancaster's training group like he's...
