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 EchoFor 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...
When are the Wales v New Zealand test matches? Kick-off times and...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleWales will look to take advantage of a New Zealand side in transition when the two sides face off in a three-test series. The world champions will be without the retired Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Ma'a...
New Zealand v Wales: Missing stars boost Welsh, says ex-All Blacks coach John Hart
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe absence of stars like Richie McCaw and Dan Carter makes it "a good time" for Wales to play the All Blacks, says former NZ coach John Hart.
Dean Greyling heading to France
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok prop Dean Greyling has been released from his contract with the Bulls with immediate effect and will join French club Oyonnax for the next two seasons.Greyling played only three tests...
5 Super Rugby surprise packages in 2016
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby is well into full swing, let's take a look at who/what has left a lasting impression, both good and bad, so far this season: CJ Velleman, Edgar MarutlulleThe Kings have conceded a...
McCaw backs Schmidt to lead the All Blacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt has received a ringing endorsement from New Zealand's most decorated rugby player as Richie McCaw tipped him to one day coach the All Blacks.
Tuesday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySan Francisco's Nick Grass suspended over yellow cardGrass was cited for throwing a punch during Sunday's match against Sacramento in the second game of the inaugural ProRugby USA tournament. In a tweet...
Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHooper retires with immediate effect"You need to be 100% to play for Bath at this level, so my playing days are now over.""I did (an) injury in December against Leicester. I missed five or six weeks initially,...
The new look Crusaders hit the ground running
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionThe legendary duo of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw have moved on and there is a fresh look to the Crusaders in the opening two rounds of the 2016 Super Rugby season.
