Wallabies 32-man squad for 2016 Spring Tour
1 decade ago by Australian RugbyWallabies Coach Michael Cheika has named a 32-man squad for the Spring Tour for Tests against Wales, Scotland, France, Ireland and England.Marika Koroibete, who has joined the Melbourne Rebels on a two-year...
Champions Cup XV of the weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola On some great form at the moment, continued that against Scarlets with a superb solo try. 2. Tom Youngs Excellent at the...
All Blacks squad for 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour
1 decade ago by New Zealand RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour to the USA and Europe for Tests against Ireland, Italy and France. The...
Alan Quinlan: Axel impact shines through on tough occasion
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohn Langford and Alan Gaffney came from Australia, while Ronan O'Gara, Trevor Brennan, Mike Prendergast and Denis Fogarty made the journey from France.
New Zealand pick three Barrett brothers in squad to tour US and Europe
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Fly-half Beauden joined by uncapped Scott and Jordie• All Blacks will face Ireland, France and Italy in TestsNew Zealand have named three members of the Barrett family – the fly‑half Beauden...
Nacewa strikes late to salvage Leinster a losing bonus point in Montpellier
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith an hour on clock on a rainy afternoon in the south of France, Leinster looked like they were in damage limitation mode.
Northampton humiliated as David Smith inspires Castres in Champions Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Castres 41-7 Northampton• Dylan Hartley returns from injury but Saints concede six triesThey hoped they had reached their nadir but it seems Northampton have further to fall. Having responded to...
European Champions Cup: Castres 41-7 Northampton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton concede six tries as they fall to a 41-7 Pool 4 defeat by Castres in the Champions Cup in France.
Sexton nous and O'Brien power bolster Blues for daunting trip
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEarlier this week, Jake White left his Montpellier team in no doubt that tomorrow's clash with Leinster is make or break. Yesterday, Leo Cullen conceded that defeat in France would be an annoyance rather...
Garry Ringrose: 'All I can really control is the next 80 minutes'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentGarry Ringrose is a busy man. Trying to fit in exams with preparations for a Champions Cup game in France against Montpellier. It's not easy.
