Preview: Zebre v Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyAdam Jones, Josh Turnbull and Manoa Vosawai will all make their debuts for Cardiff Blues against Zebre in Parma on Sunday. The three summer signings all start as Blues complete Round Obne of the new...
Wallabies fire Bok warning
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand may be sitting pretty and safe in first place, but South Africa's second place on the International Rugby Board rankings is under threat from Australia. Wallaby captain Michael Hooper put...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015: Round 1 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSo here we are, the start of another season of Celto-Italian rugby. We’ve got a new sponsor, new colour scheme and a few new faces joining the ranks. Opening weekends are notoriously difficult to...
Hibbard can't wait for Northampton Saints clash
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGloucester and Wales hooker Richard Hibbard is relishing facing off with Premiership champions Northampton Saints in the opening match of the season on Friday.
Pro12: Munster look for consistency
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The 2014/15 Pro12 season kicks off with two games on Friday. Munster entertaining Edinburgh at Thomond Park, whilst Benetton Treviso are the visitors to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea where they will...
Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: XV to watch
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogA mixture of new signings and young Englishmen, below is a team of new(ish) faces who could make their mark on the Premiership this season. 15. Anthony Watson (Bath) He was so impressive at the beginning...
Barrett's apprenticeship ends
1 decade ago by Rugby 365After a long apprenticeship Beauden Barrett will on Saturday get his first start as an All Blacks playmaker. His promotion to New Zealand's starting XV - for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina...
Cruden blow for All Blacks
1 decade ago by Rugby 365New Zealand were dealt a cruel blow when starting flyhalf Aaron Cruden was ruled out of the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina with a chest injury. Reports in the New Zealand media stated that...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogBENETTON TREVISOCoach: Umberto CasellatoKey players in: Jayden Hayward (Western Force), Rupert Harden (Gloucester), Joe Carlisle (London Wasps), Salesi Manu (Force), Sam Christie (Waikato)Key players out:...
Simpson-Daniel: Retirement yet to sink in
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFormer England wing James Simpson-Daniel admits it will take some time to come to terms with life without rugby after being forced to retire.
