Japan stun the All Blacks Sevens on day one
1 decade ago by World RugbyJapan were the toast of Rio after upsetting New Zealand and narrowly losing to Great Britain on day one of the Olympic Games men's sevens competition.
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyZebo ruled out for 5 weeks Munster has confirmed that Simon Zebo sustained a fractured rib in Munster's opening round victory last weekend. The international winger and full-back is expected to...
NZ running rugby cultivating top No.10s
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand’s endless production line of world-class No.10s is a result of the country’s natural running rugby style, according to Steve Hansen. The All Blacks boss has an abundance of riches...
Matera hopes for Pumas upset of All Blacks
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auPumas young gun Pablo Matera knows defeating the All Blacks on home soil will require a Herculean effort but the flanker isn’t willing to give up hope. The All Blacks have never lost to Argentina,...
"We saw New Zealand starting to struggle"
1 decade ago by World RugbyAs Japan slayed another giant and New Zealand lost Sonny Bill Williams, there was plenty of reaction from day one of the men's rugby sevens competition at Rio 2016.
All Blacks blossoming in time for arrival of Warren Gatland’s Lions | Paul Rees
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand have a fine blend of high quality new faces and old hands, while the British & Irish Lions will need to master the fundamentals to competeNew Zealand are turning a darker shade of black....
Nick Cain: Yes, I believe England can rain on New Zealand’s parade
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperThe All Black procession is in full marching order again, with the usual array of tub-thumpers and cheerleaders proclaiming them as the undisputed masters of the rugby universe. My hunch is that if England...
New Zealand v Argentina Rugby Championship Rd.3 Preview
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. The All Blacks (in first place) are the only unbeaten team remaining...
One English newspaper thinks that just one Irishman will make the Lions test team in New Zealand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAlthough the 2017 Lions test series isn't due to take place for another nine months, Warren Gatland's appointment as head coach has started the countdown to the first game against the All Blacks.
Pumas further development on show against NZ
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comArgentina, emboldened by victory over the Springboks and improved by the experience of Super Rugby, are daring to dream that a first test victory over New Zealand might just be within their grasp this...
