QHrkYpf6_400x400

Welsh vow to take risks against Kiwis

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

it is impossible to avoid the stark statistics. Wales have never won in New Zealand, they have lost their last 26 matches against the All Blacks and New Zealand have not lost at Eden Park since 1994, winning...

Preview: New Zealand v Wales

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Captain Kieran Read leads New Zealand into a new era in Auckland on Saturday.

New Zealand v Wales: Sam Warburton wants adventure against All Blacks

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Captain Sam Warburton says Wales must be bold if they want to beat world champions New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday.

Mapoe: It has to sink in a bit

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

He had less than two minutes against the All Blacks, so the first game against Ireland will feel like a real Test debut for Lionel Mapoe.

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones to earn 100th cap   Jones will make his 100th appearance for his country when they take on New Zealand in the first Test of their summer tour at Eden Park on Saturday.   He...

Two young Leicester Tigers back have left the club

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Two of Leicester Tigers younger players have left the club.Flying winger Paolo Odogwu and fly-half Jacob Umaga will not be plying their trade at Welford Road next season.Odogwu, 19, has joined Sale Sharks...

Wales banking on experience against New Zealand

1 decade ago by Talking Rugby Union

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has backed the experienced players in his squad to deliver when they take on New Zealand in a three-Test series which begins on Saturday.

Warren Gatland packs Wales side with experience for first Test against All Blacks

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Captain Sam Warburton returns and prop Gethin Jenkins comes in• Wales have edge over New Zealand in department of experienceWarren Gatland insists he is not itching for a breakdown battle with a...

The All Blacks back-row Ross Moriarty will pit his wits against...

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

For the first time since he lifted the Webb Ellis Cup at Twickenham last year, they will be without perhaps their greatest talisman ever to wear the All Blacks jersey.Richie McCaw will be missed but how...

Brown takes over Highlanders reins

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Reigning Super Rugby champions the Highlanders named former New Zealand flyhalf Tony Brown as their coach for the 2017 season.