Giant Mat Luamanu barrels through Fijian Seremaia Bai
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpLast week we posted a clip of George Smith being smashed on his Premiership debut. Someone that contributed to the double tackle was massive Harlequins number eight, Mat Luamanu. On this occasion...
Is Richie McCaw considering extending his career after the World Cup Final?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt is widely expected that Richie McCaw will retire after Saturday's World Cup final against Australia, and yet New Zealand's decorated captain is still refusing make an announcement.
All time best Wallabies XV
1 decade ago1. Tony DalyWe start off with Tony Daly who was a World Cup winner with the Wallabies in 1991. Australia’s scrum in the 90’s was a force to be reckoned with and Daly was one of their most impressive...
Wallabies team fields just one change to starting XV for Rugby World Cup Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWallabues head coach Michael Cheika has named his team to play the All Blacks in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Final. The matchday squad features just one change, with prop Scott Sio returning to the starting...
Animated meets deadpan in Michael Cheika v Steve Hansen showdown
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Rugby World Cup final will see the coaches of Australia and New Zealand show their intensity in different ways as befits a former fashion industry worker and a one-time police officerA head coach of...
New Zealand team unchanged for Rugby World Cup Final vs Australia
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand have named their team to take on Australia in the Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. The team is exactly the same as the one that beat the Springboks 20-18 in the Semi Final...
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has dig at Michael Michael Cheika ahead of World Cup final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFive All Blacks stalwarts can end their Test careers by cementing New Zealand's class of 2015 as rugby's greatest ever with World Cup glory.
New Zealand unchanged for Rugby World Cup final against Australia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• All Blacks keep faith with side that beat South Africa in semi-final• Joe Moody retains place after coming in for injured prop Wyatt CrockettNew Zealand have named an unchanged team for Saturday’s...
More Nigel Owens gems ahead of the Rugby World Cup Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFrom the man who was once heard saying to a player; "I'll never make a scrum-half and you'll never make a referee - keep to your job." Watch a few more gems from Nigel Owens, the referee appointed to...
Australia v New Zealand: a fierce rugby rivalry – in pictures
1 decade ago by The GuardianAhead of the Rugby World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham, we’ve trawled the archives to dig out some of out favourite pics – and most memorable moments – from clashes between...
