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Slipper backs Wallabies to make history

1 decade ago by Lions Rugby

Australia vice captain James Slipper insists he and his teammates are ready to break their Cape Town hoodoo when they take on South Africa this weekend in the Rugby Championship.

Wallabies out to break ‘Boks Cape Town run

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Wallabies vice-captain James Slipper says the side is hopeful they can end a Cape Town winning drought in their upcoming Test against the Springboks – but admits New Zealand have pretty much got...

Picamoles returns to Toulouse

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

French international Louis Picamoles returned to light training for Toulouse after a lengthy lay-off. The versatile loose forward was sidelined with a lung disease that kept him out of the game since...

New Ireland Kit Launched - Pre Order It Now

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Canterbury and the IRFU have today unveiled the new Ireland home and alternate playing kits which will be worn for the first time during the GUINNESS Series in November when Ireland take on South Africa,...

No grey areas for Bok scrum

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Springbok scrum coach Pieter de Villiers said the challenge against the Wallabies this weekend will be to eliminate 'grey areas'.

Slipper keen to end Newlands drought

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Wallaby loosehead prop James Slipper is hopeful of claiming a victory this Saturday, thus ending a 22-year losing run at Newlands against South Africa. The Wallabies left on Monday for South Africa,...

Weekend rugby review: Further trouble for Newcastle and London Welsh as Bath impress with huge win

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

What is in a pitch? Quite a lot according to Northampton director of rugby, Jim Mallinder, who was asked for his view of Newcastle’s new 3G artificial-surface. “It’s great, it has made a...

All Blacks drop Cruden after boozy night out

1 decade ago by Rugby Championship news

The All Blacks have dropped and suspended playmaker Aaron Cruden for two Rugby Championship matches after he went out drinking and missed the team's flight to Argentina.

'Frantic' Wallabies seek momentum

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Wallabies left Monday for South Africa aiming to regain momentum and end a 22-year losing run against the Springboks in Cape Town this weekend. Team vice captain James Slipper said the tourists...

Mohoje must be handled with care

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

Starting Oupa Mohoje against Australia may do the player more harm than good, writes JON CARDINELLI.