Gloucester secure McAllister & Orr
1 decade ago by Gloucester RugbyGloucester Rugby have boosted their front row with Paddy McAllister signing a new contract, while former Australian U20 prop Cameron Orr has joined the club. "When we signed Paddy, he may not...
Ardie Savea re-signs with NZ Rugby & Hurricanes
1 decade ago by HurricanesAll Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting through to 2018. The 22-year-old, who made his All Blacks...
IRFU hopeful but braced for Schmidt departure
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU remain hopeful that Joe Schmidt will extend his contract until the 2019 World Cup - and they are confident that if he does decide to return to New Zealand, they are well equipped to cope with...
Savea extends Hurricanes deal until 2018
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAll Blacks flanker Ardie Savea has signed a two-year contract extension until 2018 with his Super Rugby side the Wellington Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR).
Too much of South African rugby is being lost to European riches
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSouth African rugby has been in decline since the glory year of 2009, having not won any Super Rugby, Tri Nations/Rugby Championship or World Cups during that time. Since 2009, the Springboks have only...
Who should coach the British & Irish Lions?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe British & Irish Lions' tour to New Zealand is less than 12 months away but who will be coaching the team that have the job of trying to emulate Carwyn James’ greats of 1971? Here is a wish-list that...
New Zealand Super Rugby getting right: Plumtree
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand Super Rugby teams are leading the way with their structure off the field and their intensity on it. That’s the summation of Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree as one of the most...
Bath Rugby's pre-season match with Leinster will be played at a...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleBath Rugby's pre-season match against Leinster will now be played at a different ground. The Blue, Black and Whites had been scheduled to play the Irish province at the RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday,...
Australia will be competitive, says Hansen
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSuper Rugby is no gauge for form at test level and Australia will be competitive during the Bledisloe Cup series, according to All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
Hansen says Cheika bully jibe 'not personal'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said Tuesday he did not mean to rile Wallabies counterpart Michael Cheika by suggesting the Australian had let England mentor Eddie Jones bully him.
