Tour will be crucial for Bulls
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Bulls have left for their tour of New Zealand and Australia where they will play the Blues, Chiefs, Brumbies and Rebels.
If kicking wins World Cups, the Wallabies are in serious trouble
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies have a kicking problem, and until it’s solved their chances at the World Cup are severely curtailed. On the weekend Christian Lealiifano missed a conversion so simple it was basically...
Australia to face USA Eagles as rugby returns to Chicago's Soldier Field
1 decade ago by The Guardian5 September World Cup warm-up announced in Chicago on TuesdayWallebies game follows Eagles’ defeat by All Blacks in November sell-outInternational rugby will return to Soldier Field in Chicago on 5 September,...
Australia suddenly look uncertain to make Rio’s rugby sevens
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSince it was confirmed that rugby sevens would be played at the 2016 Olympics, there’s been a lot of discussion about who should represent Australia in Rio. Bill Pulver has said any 15-a-side stars...
George North on concussion: I’ve not considered retirement
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogNorthampton Saints and Wales winger George North says the thought of packing rugby in, after suffering four concussions in five months, has never crossed his mind. Given what several ex-players have...
Rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkisnon is coming to Bath next month
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleWorld cup hero Jonny Wilkinson will be coming to Bath next month as part of the O2 Touch Tour. The series of touch rugby events begins in London on June 6, before taking in Loughborough on June 13, The...
Homophobia in sport study reveals results that are 'alarming' and 'surprising'
1 decade ago by The GuardianWith the support of Australia’s major sporting codes, attitudes are changing but report shows there is still a lot of work to be doneBased on the numbers from the recently-released “Out In The Fields”...
Name your Bok flyhalf
1 decade ago by Rugby 365To win a World Cup it is crucial that you have a general at flyhalf and in most cases the flyhalves were the main architects in conquering that quest. In 1987 it was Grant Fox for the All Blacks, 1991...
England need quarters for Rio spot
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGreat Britain will qualify for the 2016 Olympics if England reach the quarter-finals in the last World Series leg of the Rugby Sevens at Twickenham. A place in Rio is also guaranteed if rivals...
Forget the off-field crap, the Wallabies need to start winning
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auBeing a Wallabies fan is hard, it requires a certain level of dedication. There is no such thing as a fair weather fan, as there is not enough sunshine for them. Yet we hold onto the hope and belief that...
