Du Preez tinkers with Sharks for Jaguares
9 years ago by Super RugbySharks head coach Robert du Preez has named his Super Rugby team to play the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday. Du Preez has kept changes to a minimum and made one change in the forward pack as Jean-Luc du...
Eddie Jones on Exeter Chiefs' Harry Williams: "He needs a...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoEngland head coach Eddie Jones has made some interesting observations about two Exeter Chiefs players that have been selected for the squad ahead of their summer tour.Uncapped Prop Harry Williams, Scrum-half...
Neil Francis: Few complaints about the squad but Kiwi skills will blow Lions away
9 years ago by Irish IndependentOn June 13, 2016, a strong Wales side took the field in Hamilton against the Waikato Chiefs. Both teams were under-strength, but the Welsh fielded 12 current internationals, with more on the bench.
Chris Bentley column: Exe's win over Quins shows how good rugby...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoExcitement and pressure continue to build with the prize of a home semi-final still very much in Exeter Chiefs' hands with only two to play. Some big questions were answered over the weekend, not least...
Britz and Tanaka back for Sunwolves against Highlanders
9 years ago by Super RugbyThe Sunwolves have named their Super Rugby team to play the Highlanders at Rugby Park in Napier. Willie Britz missed the loss to the Crusaders but returns to the starting side at No.8 replacing Rahboni...
Eddie Jones announces 31-man squad for Argentina Tour
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has announced a 31-man squad for England’s two-Test tour to Argentina in June. The squad, which includes 15 uncapped players, will be captained by Dylan...
Rugby: Kieran Read not getting ahead of himself amid Lions build up
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldHe made his first Super Rugby appearance of the season last week after returning from a long-term wrist injury, but All Blacks captain Kieran Read is not getting ahead of himself by looking towards the...
Four Exeter Chiefs players included in England squad for...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoFour Exeter Chiefs players have been called up to the England squad ahead of their upcoming tour of Argentina in June, including uncapped Harry Williams and Jack Maunder.Scrum-half Maunder, who recently...
Rugby: All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock commits to NZ Rugby for three more years
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldKey All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby through to 2020."When I considered whether my immediate playing future was here in New Zealand...
Crusaders make seven changes for Stormers
9 years ago by Super RugbyCrusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named a Super Rugby team with seven changes for this weekend’s match against South Africa’s Stormers in Christchurch. The Crusaders beat the Sunwolves...
