IRB wary of Olympic loophole
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe International Rugby Board insist they were ready to prevent exploitation of their regulations that could allow the likes of Wallabies legend George Smith turning out for Tonga and former All Black...
Polota-Nau makes Wallabies return
1 decade ago by SA RugbyTatafu Polota-Nau returns from injury in one of three changes to the Wallabies side to face Argentina on the Gold Coast.
Conrad Smith keen to keep ahead of the pack
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAll Black centre Conrad Smith wants to make sure that he's anything but predictable. The- 32-year-old is excited by the prospect of facing the Springboks and great rival Jean de Villiers, who will play...
Steady as she goes for the Wallabies
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auPrior to the announcement of the Wallabies team for the match against Argentina, I’d written about the three changes I expected to the starting team. I had Tatafu Polota-Nau, James Horwill and...
Law discussion: Who is to blame?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365There was anger in South Africa at three decisions by George Clancy, the Irish referee who refereed the match in Perth between Australia and South Africa. But then there is often anger in South Africa...
Wade did not fear being 'forgotten'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps winger Christian Wade says he had no fears about dropping out of the England picture during his nine months on the sidelines. The 23-year-old scored two tries on his return from a foot...
Hopley: New season will be tough
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 September 2014Hopley, chief executive of the Rugby Players' Association, views a gruelling autumn schedule as more challenging than the race for the Webb Ellis trophy itself. England...
Ashley-Cooper injured as McKenzie changes three
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyAdam Ashley-Cooper's injury means he will miss Australia's clash with Argentina this weekend as head coach Ewen McKenzie makes three changes in all.
Fearless Wallaby Taf uses his smarts
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auKamikaze hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau was a schoolboy academic who excelled in chess before becoming the Wallabies’ Mr Wreckless. Now, after nine seasons and countless serious injuries, the Tongan powerhouse...
IRB moves to close Sevens registration loophole
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe IRB are working to close a loophole which would have allowed players that had already represented a nation to play for a different country at the Rugby World Cup next year. The loophole was opened...
