Bulls backing their defence
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Bulls' chances of a successful start to their Australasian tour will hinge on their ability to rein in the hard-running Blues in Auckland on Friday. Bulls captain Pierre Spies, speaking in a teleconference...
Solly stays on in Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Former Springbok assistant and Southern Kings boss Alan Solomons has extended his stay in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Solomons signed a 12-month extension to his contract, keeping him at the club...
Naiyaravoro finally gets his visa
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Waratahs' Fijian-born wing Taqele Naiyaravoro's is finally cleared to travel outside Australia. It was confirmed on Thursday that the Australian Department of Immigration finally approved a temporary...
Auckland will tell us a lot
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Vodacom Bulls’ match against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday will tell the DHL Stormers and the Emirates Lions a lot about how the Vodacom Super Rugby season is going to pan out.
Jantjies, De Klerk start for Lions
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Lions coach Johan Ackermann shifted his backline slightly as Lionel Mapoe moves to the wing for the crunch game against the Brumbies in Johanessburg.
Cueto ready for Sale goodbye
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSome days he knows it is the right decision. Some, like after scoring tries in his past two games, Mark Cueto has his doubts. The 35-year-old ex-England and Lions winger will play his final...
Faletau ended WRU talks - Lewis
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales back-row Taulupe Faletau decided not to continue with negotiations for a dual contract according to Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive Roger Lewis. The WRU withdrew its offer...
England coach Stuart Lancaster needs 'Gatland's Law' to fix Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon selection dilema
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAs a Welshman and indeed a fan of the British and Irish Lions who has raised a glass in Warren Gatland’s name enough times to risk RSI, my admiration for the Kiwi coach knows few bounds. But even...
Tipuric proud of Ospreys
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions flanker Justin Tipuric admits he is taking great pleasure in club side Ospreys proving doubters wrong.
Sam Warburton trusts home base yields benefits at World Cup and beyond
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Wales captain believes decision to stay with Cardiff Blues will prolong his career but he worries about long-term cost of playing in a ‘hostile position’When Wales beat Ireland during this year’s...
