Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySanchez free to face England Argentina have been handed a boost ahead of England clash as fly-half Nicolás Sánchez was found not guilty of striking at his hearing. Sanchez...
Ireland our biggest test, say Wallabies
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika has declared this week’s Test with Ireland the toughest of Australia’s grand slam bid, as he prepares to welcome back his refreshed stars. A fortnight ago Ireland...
Lions Watch: Back Row
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Lions tour to New Zealand next summer, we look at the options available to Warren Gatland next summer. This week we look at the back row. Who would you start against the All Blacks? Sean...
Ireland sweat on injured trio for Wallabies Test
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland will give CJ Stander, Rob Kearney and Simon Zebo every chance to prove their fitness for Saturday’s Test clash with Australia. Flanker Stander and fullback Kearney are working through head...
Are the All Blacks a dirty team? Fans divided after battle in Dublin
9 years ago by Rugby DumpOn Saturday, the All Blacks were able to bounce back against Ireland with a ferocious win in Dublin. However, the match provided a few moments that have given plenty of fuel to those claiming the All...
Fekitoa should have been sent: officials
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auDisciplinary chiefs have admitted that All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa should not have been on the field to score the winning try in New Zealand’s 21-9 victory over Ireland. Fekitoa has been suspended...
Michael Cheika had to 'restart' Wallabies after England whitewash and NZ defeats
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsMichael Cheika says he was "back to zero" with his Australia team after the whitewash by England in June and further defeats by New Zealand.
Rugby’s disciplinary mess deepens as body count rises and grey areas grow | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianRugby is now cleaner but no safer and as New Zealand’s brutal, bruising clash with Ireland – and the citings that followed – showed, something must changePlaying rugby is always going to hurt. That...
'We had a eunuch refereeing the match' - Neil Francis on the controversial performance of Jaco Peyper
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWhile the Ireland team has now turned their attention to Saturday's curtain-closing autumn clash with Australia, the controversy surrounding Saturday's loss to the All Blacks hasn't fully abated.
Will France spring a surprise against NZ?
9 years ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: France are clear underdogs for their clash against New Zealand on Saturday, but the world champions will not be taking their opponents lightly.
