Richie McCaw - A fantastic career
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a stellar career, Richie McCaw has decided to hang up his boots. McCaw is the most capped player in international test rugby with 148 caps. The former All Black captain played in 4 World Cups, captaining...
Australia’s quest for number one status begins
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auDavid Lord’s recent article on The Roar – “All Blacks relentless in winning the World Cup” – prompted thoughts that Australia must be relentless in their whole approach to...
Rugby World Cup Awards - From the biggest flop to the Hollywood ending of England 2015
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAnd so, the curtain falls on a World Cup that became the Rugby Championship and, eventually, the Bledisloe Cup.
Rugby World Cup webchat with Owen Slot
1 decade ago by The TimesAustralia or New Zealand? The World Cup reaches its climax this weekend when the Bledisloe Cup rivals clash at Twickenham...
5 classic clashes between New Zealand and Australia
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith New Zealand and Australia meeting in the World Cup final on Saturday we look back at some classic games between these two great sides.New Zealand 41 - 33 Australia, 19 October 2013When...
To win the World Cup, Wallaby locks need to learn to tackle
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIt is often said that defence wins big games. The fact of the matter is that a whole combination of factors wins big games, but defence is certainly a crucial component. Wallabies Michael Cheika’s...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMealamu to retire: All Blacks veteran Keven Mealamu has confirmed he will retire after this year's Rugby World Cup in England. Mealamu has been capped 126 times and leaves the game as one...
Cheika defends Quade RWC15 selection
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auA bemused Michael Cheika has defended his decision to persist with mercurial playmaker Quade Cooper at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Cheika’s gamble to pick the polarising No.10 in last weekend’s...
Cheap Seats 84: The Bledisloe post-mortem
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSportswriters Brett McKay and Ryan O’Connell are nursing sorrow-drowning hangovers in Episode 84 of the Cheap Seats podcast. #AskTheCheapSeats takes a distinctly Bledisloe flavour, as Wallabies fans...
DIY player ratings: Bledisloe 2 – the results
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWell, the results from another stint of DIY player ratings from the second Bledisloe Cup match are in. It’s clear that people like to vote straight after the match, or on the Sunday, with about half...
