Ex-All Black Williams and Australian rugby star O'Connor arrested after attempting to buy cocaine in Paris
9 years ago by Irish IndependentAll Blacks legend Ali Williams and Australian international James O'Connor were arrested in Paris last night in possession of cocaine, according to French police.
Top 14 duo arrested in Paris
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer All Black Ali Williams and Australian international James O'Connor have been arrested in Paris after being allegedly in possession of cocaine, French police have said.
Brumbies punish Hurricanes in huge win to start to Super Rugby season
1 decade ago by The GuardianBrumbies 52-10 Hurricanes in Super Rugby season opener in CanberraStephen Moore dominant in his 150th Super Rugby appearanceThe Brumbies have opened their 2016 Super Rugby campaign with a 52-10 bonus-point...
O'Connor laid low by mystery illness
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAustralia international back James O'Connor is undergoing tests after being laid low by a mystery illness, his club Toulon said on Friday.
Saturday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a very exciting day of Champions Cup rugby, Pools 1,3 and 5 have come to a close, giving a very good indication of who has managed to qualify for the knock-out stages. In Pool 1, Ulster secured...
Conrad Smith dummies Ma'a Nonu to slice through and score first Top 14 try
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpConrad Smith left Ma'a Nonu clutching for air as the two World Cup winning All Black midfielders faced off against one another for the first time since the 2015 Rugby World Cup final. Both now playing...
Ma'a Nonu blunder gives Gael Fickou easy score in Toulouse rout
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpBernard Laporte's Toulon may be famed for their classic red playing kit, but they were left red faced after being thumped on the road to current Top 14 leaders Toulouse. The three-times reigning European...
Friday Funnies - Dan Biggar's bizarre kicking ritual, the Biggar Shuffle
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe role of goal kicker in any team is a mentally tough one, and throughout the years, many rituals or "ticks" have been used to prepare a player for a kick. These rituals have stemmed from the practical...
Time running out for O'Connor
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIn October 2010, James O'Connor scythed through the tackles of Mils Muliaina, Keven Mealamu and Richie McCaw to score a last-minute try which he nervelessly converted.
Two very notable absentees from Australia's Rugby World Cup squad
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia head coach Michael Chieka has raised some eyebrows by omitting James O'Connor and 'Honey Badger' Nick Cummins from his extended 40-man squad for this autumn's Rugby World Cup.
