Lions roar back to edge Highlanders
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 May 2015The Dunedin-based franchise appeared to be cruising to victory after two quickfire tries at the end of the first half put them 20-3 ahead at the break. But the Lions responded...
Glasgow 7s: Top guns ease through
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The top three sides on the Sevens World Series table all record wins as the first round of pool matches at the Glasgow leg were completed. South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand - separated by just nine...
SA v Fiji in quarterfinal showdown
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South Africa will face Fiji in the Cup quarterfinals in round eight of the Sevens World Series in Glasgow on Sunday. With the BlitzBoks losing their pool decider 19-24 to New Zealand - who maintained...
Good opening win for Blitzboks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe South African Sevens team took their first step towards claiming the HSBC World Series title with a stirring 19-12 win over Samoa in their opening fixture at the Glasgow Sevens on Saturday. The...
Matt Giteau targets Australia Test return for Rugby World Cup - but worries about 'step up'
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMatt Giteau is keen to have a crack at returning to Test rugby for the Wallabies after four years in the international wilderness but is offering no promises he will be up to the task. The 32-year-old...
Inspired BlitzBoks turn back clock
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South Africa have revisited their biggest triumph in Sevens to inspire the team ahead of their Glasgow leg of the World Series at the weekend. The BlitzBoks are out in front, but far from out of sight,...
Hawkeye view: Two crucial stops
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The time has come!! The culmination of hard work and preparation over the past 10 months all comes down to this. Two weeks of gruelling Sevens rugby. The last two stops of the Sevens World Series...
England may start World Cup 'away'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland may have to begin their Rugby World Cup campaign as the "away" side despite playing at Twickenham. The hosts get the tournament under way against Fiji on 18 September, but a random draw...
England on red alert to wear away kit at Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThey are supposed to enjoy home advantage at the Rugby World Cup, but England could be forced to kick off the tournament in their away kit and use the visitors’ dressing room for all their matches. ...
Players’ chief Damian Hopley: missing players would undermine World Cup
1 decade ago by The Guardian• European clubs are putting players under financial pressure to withdraw• Samoa’s Dan Leo: a second-string Samoa would leave a nasty taste• Robert Kitson: Union’s men in blazers still do not...
