Ben Youngs relishing Aaron Mauger learning curve at Leicester
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperBen Youngs hopes trophy success and renewed confidence at Leicester will underpin his claims to the England No.9 jersey while enhancing his chances of a Lions trip to New Zealand. Youngs, who turns 27...
New Zealand Rugby under fire over 'pathetic' sex abuse investigation
1 decade ago by The GuardianProminent women call for wholesale cultural change after rugby heads dismiss allegations of dancer allegedly groped by members of Chiefs team at partyDozens of prominent women in New Zealand have joined...
Barrett under pressure despite superb form
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comIt might seem strange given Beauden Barrett's sensational form this season but the All Blacks' flyhalf could be the player under the most scrutiny in their Rugby Champs clash against Argentina on Saturday.
Thank Gif It’s Friday: No All Blacks Edition
1 decade ago by Green and Gold RugbyCelebrate the fact that the Wallabies won’t play the All Blacks until October with these rugby gifs! Droppie Gilbert Matfield Chip Winners’ Luck Mogged Sharing Is Caring Acrobatic Smooth The...
Murray: We are better placed to beat All Blacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe last time Conor Murray sat in a Scoil Ide classroom talking about one day playing against New Zealand, he was writing in his primary school yearbook that his dream job was to be a professional rugby...
New Zealand beat Argentina in Rugby Championship
1 decade ago by Super RugbyThe Rugby Championship returns on Saturday in Round 3 when New Zealand’s All Blacks host Argentina’s Pumas in Hamilton. Match detail We are waiting for the kick off. In the meantime why not...
Tour manager expects Lions to impress on and off the field in New Zealand
1 decade ago by The Guardian• John Spencer: ‘Discipline is one of our core values’• High-profile modern-day Lion could join management rosterNext year’s British and Irish Lions tour party have been warned to behave themselves...
Cheika on the threshold of an unwanted Wallaby coaching record
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe worst Wallabies losing streak in the professional era stands at seven, and Michael Cheika is on six. Eddie Jones holds the unwanted record, with three losses to the Springboks, two to the All Blacks,...
Preview: New Zealand v Argentina
1 decade ago by Green and Gold RugbyCould history change in Hamilton on Saturday? If you are a realist you would point to the record books and a World Cup trophy safely in Steve Hansen’s hot water cupboard; but if you dare to dream, you...
Warburton happy to see Gatland back with Lions
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsSam Warburton is backing Warren Gatland's Lions experience to give the 2017 tourists the best chance possible of upsetting the world champion All Blacks in their own back yard next summer.
