'Every game a World Cup dress rehearsal'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland scrum-half Ben Youngs is eager to play a central role in the latest World Cup dress rehearsal, knowing opportunities to shine are dwindling. Twickenham will stage its first match of the year...
Hurricanes win tough opener against Lions
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe possession-starved Hurricanes have tackled their way to a 22-8 win over the Lions in a gruelling Super Rugby opening match in Johannesburg. Relentless defence at altitude in humid conditions reaped...
Michael Flatley: 'The French tomorrow... we'll give them the beating they deserve'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Lions and Ireland hooker Keith Wood was the guest of honour at the traditional Ireland Funds lunch always held on the eve of the first home match of the Six Nations tournament.
Lions find a way to lose
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Emirates Lions were given a cold hard reminder that Vodacom Super Rugby isn’t the Absa Currie Cup, as they stumbled to a frustrating 22-8 loss to the Hurricanes at Emirates Airline Park on Friday...
Hurricanes give Lions a wake-up call
1 decade ago by Rugby 365MATCH REPORT: The Hurricanes gave the Lions' an early wake-up call, as they beat them 22-8 in their Super Rugby season-opener.
Lions vs Hurricanes: 2015 Super Rugby live scores, blog
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe opening round of Super Rugby for 2015 sees the Lions host the Hurricanes at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 4:10am (AEDT). This is the first South African...
Sexton returns to action after lengthy lay-off
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions fly-half Jonathan Sexton is primed and ready to return to action, according to Ireland coach Joe Schmidt.
Lions facing tough Kiwi test
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Lions face a tough challenge in their opening Super Rugby encounter against a Hurricanes side brimming with All Blacks in Johannesburg.
Super Rugby Round 1 Preview Part 1
1 decade ago by Len KaplanPart 1: Super Rugby is back and excitement mounts, with round one starting on Friday after the annual months of speculation as to which teams have done well with acquisitions and which teams will suffer...
A quick preview to get you in the mood for Super Rugby 2015
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIt feels like just yesterday that Bernard Foley slotted the match winning penalty to give the Waratahs their Super Rugby title. Tomorrow, the season kicks off again, and we cannot wait. This Sean Maloney,...
