Spedding helps Bayonne in relegation battle
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comScott Spedding's hat-trick helped Bayonne to a vital win over Grenoble in their battle for survival in the Top 14. The French international full-back, who is a former South African under-21 international,...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 20th April: Peter Betham’s Move To Leicester Tigers Confirmed: After weeks of speculation, it has now been confirmed that Waratahs’ New Zealand born Wallaby capped winger Peter Betham will join...
Cheika will consider Giteau, Smith, Mitchell for WCup
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAustralia coach Michael Cheika says he would be "stupid" not to consider Matt Giteau, George Smith and Drew Mitchell for Wallabies selection after the trio, who play their club rugby in France, became...
Wallabies hail ARU masterstroke as calls grow for Smith and Giteau to return
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies past and present have hailed the ARU’s decision to allow elite overseas-based players to remain in the Test frame a masterstroke as calls grow louder for Matt Giteau and George Smith to...
Phil Waugh backs George Smith to return for Wallabies
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAlready blessed with two world-class openside flankers, Phil Waugh wants the Wallabies to add a third to the mix – 34-year-old George Smith. Former Wallabies No.7 Waugh knows Smith better than most,...
Are the Wallabies right to change their policy on overseas players
1 decade agoAfter the news broke today that Australia will now pick players who play their Rugby overseas could other countries like New Zealand follow suit. To be selected for the Wallabies you need to...
ARU relaxes Wallabies eligibility rules, opens door to Matt Giteau for World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianOverseas players with over 60 Test caps eligiblePath cleared for several players to make Wallabies comebacksMatt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and George Smith can return to play for the Wallabies at the World...
Australia to allow overseas Wallabies
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFor the first time experienced Wallabies playing at foreign clubs will be considered for selection for the Australia test team effective immediately, the Australian Rugby Union said on Wednesday. The...
Laurie Fisher brings the bite back to Gloucester
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsGloucester knew what they were getting when they recruited Laurie Fisher from the Brumbies to be their new head coach last summer. Soon after arriving, he was presented with a specially commissioned...
Mark Richards KO'd after colliding with the shoulder of Willem Alberts
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpMaking his debut for the Lions in Round 9 of Super Rugby this weekend, winger Mark Richards' evening ended early when he was left unconscious after taking a heavy knock from Sharks flanker, Willem...
