The All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn changes from the All Blacks last outing against South Africa, Dane Coles comes in at starting hooker, with Codie Taylor in the run-on reserves. Scott Barrett returns from injury at lock for the injured...
James O'Connor gets first test start since 2013
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to his starting 15 ahead of Saturday night’s opening Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand at Optus Stadium in Perth. Allan Alaalatoa will...
Wallabies plump for James O'Connor for Bledisloe Cup opener against All Blacks
7 years ago by The GuardianMichael Cheika gambles on reformed character All Blacks name near-strongest side for Perth TestThe Wallabies have rolled the dice with James O’Connor as they look to fire their attack against the All...
Will David Pocock face the All Blacks?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies head coach Michael Cheika included 'the Breakdown King' David Pocock in his squad to prepare for the opening Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks with the flanker missing the opening two...
How Wales could become the highest ranked test nation this weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand could lose their ranking as the best rugby team on the planet this weekend with Wales breathing down the All Blacks' neck following their Six Nations Grand Slam earlier this year. A...
It may be a Rugby World Cup year but the Bledisloe Cup still matters | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianThe last thing the series needs right now is an attack on its credibility by participants seeking greater gloryThere can be no disputing the World Cup is rugby’s showpiece event, but the obsession with...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrie Cup Round Up: Griquas, Jaguares on top Griquas reclaimed the top spot on the standings in the Currie Cup while the Golden Lions remained the only unbeaten team, and the...
Jordan Petaia and David Pocock back in Wallabies mix for All Blacks clash
7 years ago by The GuardianRookie Petaia called into squad for Bledisloe CupPocock continues rehabilitation from injuryExciting teenaged centre Jordan Petaia has the World Cup back in sight after being named in the Wallabies’...
All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that first five-eighth Josh Ioane...
Sonny Bill Williams rested by All Blacks for clash with Wallabies
7 years ago by The GuardianFit-again lock Scott Barrett recalled by Steve HansenPerth to host first Bledisloe Cup match next weekAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has decided to rest inside centre Sonny Bill Williams for the Rugby Championship...
