Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 9th March: Rugby Becoming More Defensive, Says Hurricanes Assistant Coach John Plumtree: Mirroring New Zealand coach Steve Hansen’s comments about Rugby becoming too boring, former Ireland forward’s...
World Cup organisers not concerned by England exit
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumOrganisers of the 2015 Rugby World Cup say it will make no difference to the success of the tournament if England are knocked out in the group stage. Stuart Lancaster's England side are in a tough...
Captain Warburton 'grown into role'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFlanker Dan Lydiate says the best is yet to come from Sam Warburton as he sets a new record as Wales captain. Warburton, 26, will lead Wales for the 34th time in Saturday's Six Nations match...
Michael Cheika plays 'mad scientist' to land Super 15 and World Cup double
1 decade ago by The GuardianMany questioned Michael Cheika’s ability to perform Waratahs/Wallabies dual role, but early indications are the national team may profit from his NSW work Continue reading...
Preview: S15 Round Five, Part Two
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It is going to be a cracking day of entertainment and drama, as super Saturday brings us five intriguing games. It all starts in Christchurch when the Crusaders will look to put their campaign back...
'England progression not sole focus'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe chief executive of England's World Cup organising committee wants the hosts to make the knockout phase but says it's not essential for the event. Debbie Jevans made the comments after a ...
Warren Gatland "has the intellectual capacity of a tub of Flora", says Neil Francis
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe build-up to an encounter between Warren Gatland’s Wales and Ireland is prone to descend into controversy and this weekend’s match is no exception with the Wales management hitting back at a former...
Heaslip returns for Cardiff crunch
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland made one change to the starting line-up for their Round Four Six Nations game against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Jamie Heaslip returns to the side after missing...
Cheika won’t sheild Hooper for sake of the World Cup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIt may be a World Cup year but Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insists he won’t be wrapping Michael Hooper in cotton wool as the NSW Waratahs face a ferocious breakdown battle with the Highlanders...
Super Rugby Round 5 Preview Part 1
1 decade ago by Len KaplanWe still have two unbeaten teams as we go into Round 5, with the Stormers having won four from four and the Hurricanes three from three. Only the Blues have not yet won a game. The coaches most under pressure...
