Hurricanes win tough opener against Lions
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe possession-starved Hurricanes have tackled their way to a 22-8 win over the Lions in a gruelling Super Rugby opening match in Johannesburg. Relentless defence at altitude in humid conditions reaped...
Super Rugby Round 1 Preview Part 1
1 decade ago by Len KaplanPart 1: Super Rugby is back and excitement mounts, with round one starting on Friday after the annual months of speculation as to which teams have done well with acquisitions and which teams will suffer...
Dan Carter key to All Blacks: Brian O'Driscoll
1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum"Aaron Cruden and Beauden Barrett have both been decent but Dan Carter takes it on to a different level and he kicks his goals better than both of them," Brian O'Driscoll says
Dan Carter may struggle to make World Cup
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumDan Carter "has to come back and have a big Super Rugby campaign" if he is to resist the Rugby World Cup challenge of Aaron Cruden, Beauden Barrett and Colin Slade, Carlos Spencer says
Wales v South Africa Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAs we enter into the final weekend of November Internationals, Wales go into their game against South Africa still searching for their first win over one of the Southern Hemisphere giants since 2006....
Sunday Snippets
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonIreland defeat Wallabies at the Aviva: After moving ahead of the Wallabies in the rankings Ireland showed that they are a force to be reckoned with when the Rugby World Cup takes place next year. The Irish...
Hansen expecting Barrett to deliver against Wales
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen insists he'll give no sympathy to Beauden Barrett as the fly-half prepares for his first start of the autumn for the All Blacks' final clash with Wales.
Wales v New Zealand Preview
1 decade ago by Ciaran FallonAfter a less than convincing win over Fiji last weekend Wales have the daunting task of coming up against The All Blacks this weekend. New Zealand made it two wins from two this November defeating a...
Carter sent home as McCaw set for 100th cap as captain
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand fly-half Beauden Barrett said he was looking to "put a stake in the ground" against Wales at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow, with a "rusty" Dan Carter having been dropped from the match-day...
Barrett ready to call the shots
1 decade ago by Rugby 365All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said that he has every confidence in Beauden Barrett's ability to dictate matters at the Millenium Stadium.
