Rugby: Japan offers pioneering World Cup presence
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt is a measure of what Japan might offer to the rugby fraternity that even a wizened hack has a frisson of anticipation as a bag is packed for the trip to the ancient city of Kyoto for today's Rugby World...
Jonny May’s try v Exeter Chiefs
9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.ukJonny May was on hand to finish off a good team move as Gloucester were defeated 20-34 by Exeter Chiefs. Credit – Premiership Rugb The post Jonny May’s try v Exeter Chiefs appeared first on...
All you need to know: Rugby World Cup 2019 draw
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe image of Richie McCaw hoisting the Webb Ellis Cup aloft at Twickenham 18 months ago may only just be beginning to fade in the minds of many rugby followers worldwide, but the draw for the 2019 Rugby...
Jamie Roberts to lead Wales on Summer Tour
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squad features 13 uncapped players, eight of whom are in the forwards: Adam Beard, Seb Davies, Ryan Elias, Ollie Griffiths, Wyn Jones, Rory Thornton and Thomas Young. In the backs, Aled Davies,...
Argentina lurks as dangerous floater in Rugby World Cup draw
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand, South Africa and Argentina all in the same pool at the next Rugby World Cup?The prospect could soon become a reality.The draw for the pool stage of the 2019 tournament will take place in Kyoto,...
Top 5 New Zealand tries from Round 11
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand sides dominated Round 11 of Super Rugby as all 5 sides recorded victories against their opposition. Hurricanes 41 - 22 Stormers Cheetahs 41 - 45 Highlanders Chiefs 46 - 17 Reds Waratahs...
Super Rugby Rd 11: Chiefs vs Reds
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs held off the Reds for the opening stages of the game but were ultimately too strong for the visitors as James Lowe, Stephen Donald & Brodie Retallick took the game by the scruff of the neck...
The Reds must focus on defence
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auEleven rounds into the Super Rugby season with only two wins on the board after a 46-17 loss to the Chiefs, the Reds could use a season-wide stocktake, fun though it may not be. That said, the Reds are...
Rugby: All Blacks set to face France in UAE next year
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks could be in line to play France in the United Arab Emirates next year in what would be an historic test match.According to ESPN , French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte was in...
Concussed Sonny Bill Williams joins All Blacks injury list
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSonny Bill Williams has joined the All Blacks injury crisis list, with the Blues back's immediate future in doubt because of concussion.Coach Tana Umaga has confirmed this morning that SBW was displaying...
