Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 27thSpringboks unhappy with McCaw tryRichie McCaw's try seven minutes form the end was the dagger blow to the Boks in the All Blacks' 27-20 win.It was a crucial touchdown, set up from a lineout...
Schmidt keeping Henderson and Ireland in the dark
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsUlster's Iain Henderson admits he and his Ireland teammates are no closer to working out Joe Schmidt's World Cup selection.
Gatland adamant Wales better off than four years ago
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales exceeded expectations to reach the last four of the World Cup in 2011 but head coach Warren Gatland insists they are in even better shape this time around.
Parra focused on maintaining team spirit
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsCompetition may be heating up for a place in France's World Cup squad but Morgan Parra insists they must not lose sight of a team-first mentality.
Laidlaw: Scotland have improved since 'poor' RBS 6 Nations
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland captain Greig Laidlaw sees his side's first summer Test against Ireland as the perfect opportunity to bounce back from their disappointing RBS 6 Nations campaign.
Farrell hails 'gruesome' fortnight in Denver
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAndy Farrell admits his England charges have been pushed to the limit in Denver over the past fortnight, suggesting the 45-man training squad have earned their current week off.
Turner-Hall forced into retirement
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have been dealt a blow before the start of the new season with the news that former England centre Jordan Turner-Hall has been forced to retire through injury.The 27-year-old has made over 150...
Ireland Men Advance As Pool Winners In Lisbon
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Men's Sevens team drew with top seeds Russia and defeated both Georgia and Italy as they made it through to the Rugby Europe Olympic Repechage Cup quarter-finals as Pool A winners.
Japan dealt 2019 World Cup blow
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan’s Rugby World Cup preparations have been handed a setback with the news that the new National Stadium will not be ready in time for the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.Reuters report that...
Rugby Championship Round 1 Preview
1 decade ago by Len KaplanEssential to an assessment of anything associated with the 2015 Rugby Championship is an understanding that this year’s tournament is merely a means to an end, and not an end in itself. Winning the competition...
