Skelton and Latu appeals dismisssed, will serve Super Rugby bans
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby campaign must continue without key forwards Will Skelton and Tolu Latu. On Monday Latu was suspended for four weeks and Skelton for two for their lifting tackle on Crusaders...
Super Rugby Round 16 Preview Part 1
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe log-leading Hurricanes travel to Nelson to play the disappointing Crusaders, the Bulls are in Canberra where they hope to achieve their first tour win, the Sharks are back in Durban and host the...
Preview: S15 Round 16, Part One
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The ninth-placed Crusaders could be ruled out of Super Rugby's play-offs for the first time in more than a decade. The seven-time champions last missed the knock-out stages of the competition in 2001,...
McCaw to lead last 'home' Crusade
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Injuries have forced Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder to make seven changes to the starting line-up for their last Super Rugby home game of the season. Richie McCaw will captain the team against the...
Kiwis keep two prized assets
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The New Zealand Rugby Union retained two more of their prized assets and rising stars on extended contracts. In what is a major announcement, 23-year-old Brodie Retallick and 24-year-old Julian Savea,...
Thursday D-day for banned Tahs
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThursday looms as a significant day for the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby campaign with the appeals for key forwards Will Skelton and Tolu Latu now a lock. On Monday, hooker Latu was suspended for four...
Crusaders ravaged by injuries
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Crusaders' fast-fading hope of reaching the Super Rugby play-offs were dealt another cruel blow. It was revealed that five of the team's All Blacks have been ruled out of the encounter with the...
Waratahs Will Skelton and Tolu Latu both suspended for double lifting tackle
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWaratahs tight forwards Will Skelton and Tolu Latu have been suspended for two and four weeks respectively following a lifting tackle against the Crusaders on Saturday. In a repeat of last year's...
Waratahs Tolu Latu and Will Skelton suspended for lifting tackle
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNSW Waratahs forwards Tolu Latu and Will Skelton have been suspended for four and two weeks respectively after each were found guilty of an illegal lifting tackle. Hooker Latu and lock Skelton were both...
Double citing for spiteful Tahs
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Waratahs may pay a heavy price for their 32-22 win over the Crusaders in Sydney on Saturday. Both lock Will Skelton and hooker Silatolu Latu have been cited for a spear tackle on All Black and...
