World Rugby starts task of spreading the word according to Gosper
1 decade ago by The GuardianBrett Gosper, World Rugby’s chief executive, follows 2015 World Cup with campaign using 2016 Olympics to develop game in Russia, China and elsewhereBy the time Sonny Bill Williams was accepting a replacement...
Grounded again: Charlie Line back in school, and out of the spotlight
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe teenager handed Sonny Bill Williams’ World Cup medal will not be posing for any more photos, say parentsThe heart-touching image of Charlie Line, a rugby World Cup medal around his neck and the hugest...
How Sonny Bill Williams went from sinner to saint
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOliver Brown: Few athletes in any sport can have undergone such a spectacular PR makeover as the All Blacks centre with velvet hands
Sonny Bill Williams thankful for being given a new World Cup medal
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldSonny Bill Williams received a standing ovation at the World Rugby Awards on Sunday evening when he was presented with a replacement World Cup winner's medalWilliams made quite an impact both on and off...
Australia and New Zealand punch well above their weight in international sport
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAustralia is the 51st most populated country in the world, New Zealand the 128th. But the cross-ditch neighbours and long-standing rivals have proved they can compete against any country in any number...
World Cup Highlights: New Zealand 34-17 Australia
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWatch official World Cup highlights of New Zealand's World Cup win over AustraliaA spirited Australia fightback was not enough for the Wallabies as New Zealand held their nerve to triumph and win …Continue...
Job done: Owen Franks’ assessment of New Zealand’s RWC win
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldRelief and satisfaction were the overwhelming emotions coursing through Owen Franks’ substantial frame after Saturday’s World Cup final win over Australia.Band of brothers: Owen Franks (back, right)...
Hansen already excited about the 2017 Lions tour
1 decade ago by Lions RugbySteve Hansen's All Blacks have made history under his tenure but the head coach has a warning for the British & Irish Lions - they could be even better in 2017.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Guardian writers’ teams of the tournament
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand ruled and Argentina and Japan thrilled, but who has made the starting XV’s for our rugby writers who covered the tournament? Continue reading...
Llewellyn looks forward to All Blacks series
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFormer Wales lock Gareth Llewellyn is excited to see Warren Gatland's side take on world champions New Zealand in their own back yard next summer.
