Wallabies fall to defeat as spirited Scotland gain degree of revenge
9 years ago by The GuardianWallabies 19-24 Scotland at Allianz StadiumAfter two one-point defeats in recent years, Scots turn tablesScotland consigned the Wallabies to a humbling 24-19 Test defeat in Sydney in front of a stunned...
Fiercely proud Maori All Blacks are a team apart, bound by blood | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianSaturday’s showdown against the Lions represents a career high-point for the gladiatorial Maori players and coachesTo some it generates a shiver down the spine, establishing a connection with the spiritual...
Owen Farrell injury a blow for the Lions - Clive Woodward
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions have been relatively unscathed by serious injuries so far but there is no disguising that it would be a massive blow if Owen Farrell were to miss the first Test. ,
Wallaby hooker ready for “ugly stuff” at London Irish
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperNew London Irish hooker Saia Faing’a has opened up on his move to the club and has told the fans he is ready to do the “ugly stuff” to help the club “prosper” in the Premiership. Fainga’a,...
Lions must cut out costly penalties ahead of Tests
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's these full-on midweek games which make the New Zealand tour so much harder than other Lions trips and full credit to such a talented Highlanders team. ,
Australia U20 puts in a BIG challenge against England
9 years ago by In The LooseAustralia U20s went up against England in the Junior World Championship last week, and big Brumbies man Rob Valetini put in this impressive hit against London Irish’s Tom Parton. It was a close...
It's time to get excited by Jones's classy England cubs
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: George Ford gave one of the great performances by an England No 10 when he provided both the X-factor and steadying hand in England’s magnificent 38-34 win over Argentina. ,
Farrells point the way forward for the Lions
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What a huge day for the Farrell family. On the pitch, Owen bossed the game from start to finish and showed why he is so fundamental to the Lions on this tour. ,
Argentina 34-38 England: first Test – as it happened
9 years ago by The GuardianDenny Solomona’s late score sealed a thrilling victory in a pulsating game that saw eight tries scored as George Ford, Henry Slade and debutant Tom Curry all impressed 10.04pm BST That was an enthralling...
‘I hope we didn’t disappoint’ – Gatland takes wry swipe at critics after Lions win
9 years ago by The Guardian• Lions coach and his players insist there is still plenty more to come• Believes win will give side belief they can beat the All BlacksWarren Gatland and his players insist there is still plenty more...
