Friday Round-Up
1 decade agoGits staying put: Toulon fans will be breathing a massive sigh of relief this morning, as news filters through that star back line member Matt Giteau has opted to remain at the European and domestic champions....
Wallabies claim one hand on Mandela trophy
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAustralia coach Ewen McKenzie said on Friday the Wallabies have one hand on the Mandela Challenge Plate but face a tough assignment against South Africa in Cape Town later this month.
Australian Kieran Longbottom ready for England duty
1 decade ago by The TimesKieran Longbottom, Saracens’ Australian tight-head prop, has announced his intention to represent England. The 28-year-old was born and raised in Perth, but has never represented Australia and qualifies...
Brazil Sevens on SA mission
1 decade ago by IRBThe Brazil men's Sevens team began a one-week training camp in South Africa today as part of their preparations for the Olympic Games in 2016. While the qualification process for Rio 2016 begins with...
A breakthrough year for Walsh and Australia
1 decade ago by IRBIf a week is a long time in politics, then a year in rugby must feel like a lifetime for Tim Walsh, the man behind the new-look Australian Women’s Sevens programme. The 2013-14 season was a breakthrough...
Manchester to take centre stage for a day
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015Manchester may well be renowned around the world as a bastion of English football, but on Saturday October 10, 2015, the city will welcome Rugby through its doors for Rugby World Cup 2015. Manchester...
Manchester to take centre stage for a day
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015Manchester may well be renowned around the world as a bastion of English football, but on Saturday October 10, 2015, the city will welcome Rugby through its doors for Rugby World Cup 2015. Manchester...
Manchester to take centre stage for a day
1 decade ago by IRBManchester may well be renowned around the world as a bastion of English football, but on Saturday October 10, 2015, the city will welcome Rugby through its doors for Rugby World Cup 2015. Manchester...
NZ men and women top seeds for Oceania Sevens
1 decade ago by IRB SevensThe Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU) has confirmed the men’s and women’s draws for the 2014 Oceania Sevens Championship, which will take place on 3-4 October alongside the Noosa International...
RWC 2015 advises fans to buy official
1 decade ago by Rugby World Cup 2015Fake Jonny Wilkinson illustrates the dangers of buying tickets, hospitality, supporter tours and merchandise from unofficial sources.
