Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSaints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...
Horne gives Aussies last-gasp victory over Springboks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA Rob Horne try and Bernard Foley's subsequent conversion one minute from time gave Australia a 24-23 victory over South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Perth.
Australia make a point with win over SA
1 decade ago by IRBRob Horne’s last-gasp try and Bernard Foley’s conversion earned Australia a 24-23 win over South Africa and breathed new life into their Rugby Championship 2014 campaign. It also saw the Wallabies...
SPIRO: Wallabies come right, but what to do with Kurtley Beale?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWhen Rob Horne cut inside the Springboks covering defence and headed for the line to score the Wallabies’ last try I almost jumped out of my chair. Then I started to rage that he had dived early...
McKenzie bemoans wasted chances
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWallabies coach Ewen McKenzie believes his side made it hard on themselves after squeezing home 24-23 over the Springboks in Perth on Saturday. Left wing Rob Horne finished off a slick backline move...
McKenzie refuses to sugarcoat late win
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has refused to sugarcoat his side's "frustrating" last-gasp victory over the Springboks after several squandered tries made the win tougher than it needed to be. The Wallabies...
Foley stays cool under pressure for Wallabies
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWallabies fly-half Bernard Foley says he drew inspiration from his Super Rugby title-winning kick to steel himself for Saturday's thrilling match-winner over the Springboks. Foley is quickly earning...
Ewen McKenzie hails Australia’s resolve as last-gasp try denies South Africa
1 decade ago by The TimesEwen McKenzie, the Australia coach, praised his team’s character after they rebounded from a hammering by New Zealand to beat South Africa in the Rugby Championship with a last-minute converted try. ...
Foley's super boot does it again
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandWallabies first-five Bernard Foley drew inspiration from his Super Rugby title-winning kick to steel himself for last night's thrilling match-winner over the Springboks. Foley is quickly earning a reputation...
Foley drew on Super kick to down Boks
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies flyhalf Bernard Foley says he drew inspiration from his Super Rugby title-winning kick to steel himself for Saturday’s thrilling match-winner over the Springboks. Foley is quickly earning...
