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Rugby Tactics: The Counter Attack Kings of New Zealand

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

The attacking mindset of the teams in this year’s Super Rugby competition has been an absolute joy to watch. Intent has been front and centre of most teams game plan. With everyone looking to play...

Super Rugby Round 7 preview panel

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Preview of Super Rugby Round 7 matches (all times AEST): Friday, April 8 Chiefs v Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton 5.35pm Head to head: Played 25 Chiefs 15 Blues 10 In Hamilton: Played 12 Chiefs...

Jack Nowell calls on Exeter Chiefs to forget occasion and focus...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Jack Nowell has urged his Exeter Chiefs teammates to ignore the occasion and focus solely on winning Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final against Wasps.Exe travel to the Ricoh Arena for their...

Hurricane Jane to win 100th cap against Jaguares

1 decade ago by Super Rugby

Hurricanes winger Cory Jane will play in his 100th Super Rugby match when the Hurricanes host the Jaguares at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. Thirty-three-year-old Jane starts on the right wing and his 100th...

Exeter Chiefs opinion: Superb return of Jack Nowell raises...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

As well as a big win, the return of Jack Nowell against Worcester Warriors gave Exeter Chiefs fans another reason to cheer at the weekend.The 22-year-old enjoyed a superb afternoon as he terrorised Dean...

Wasps v Exeter Chiefs: Match preview - Rob Baxter preparing for...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

It may be Exeter Chiefs' first ever top-level European quarter-final, but Rob Baxter is preparing his players as if it were just another Premiership encounter.Exe head to the Ricoh Arena to take on Wasps...

Wasps v Exeter Chiefs: The opposition - Bradley Davies says...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Lock Bradley Davies says Wasps have not forgotten the manner of their defeat at home to Exeter Chiefs in December.The Chiefs picked up a bonus point with an impressive 41-27 win, outscoring Dai Young's...

David Pocock issues extensive apology after ban for dangerous hold

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Brumbies player cited for grabbing opponent’s neck hold during maul in Super Rugby game against Chiefs David Pocock has issued a wide-reaching apology for the neck hold he inflicted on Michael Leitch...

Exeter’s Ali Hepher takes up England Saxons role for South Africa tour

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Backs coach Hepher accepts offer to be part of Saxons staff• Rob Baxter rules himself out but Alex Sanderson also in frameExeter’s Ali Hepher will take his first step up the international coaching...

David Pocock thanks SANZAAR for suspension, shows what a bloody good bloke he is

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

If David Pocock isn’t the best bloke going around, then we probably don’t need to find the other guy, because he’s good enough! After copping a three-week ban for grabbing the neck of...