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BlitzBokke see bigger picture

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

With the start of the new season less than a month away, the focus of most teams remain on rugby's return to the Olympic Games after an absence of almost a century. However, while most countries are...

Scotland legend Sole abused for supporting 'No' campaign

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

On the eve of the Scottish referendum, former Scotland captain David Sole has said he has been subjected to abuse for his support of the 'No' campaign. Sole is best remembered for leading Scotland...

Wallace tips D'Arcy to fill O'Driscoll void

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

While filling the void left by Brian O'Driscoll is certainly a daunting task, former Ireland flanker David Wallace believes Gordon D'Arcy is the best man for the job.

England reveal new Canterbury kit

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England have unveiled new Canterbury kit ahead of the 2014 autumn internationals and 2015 RBS 6 Nations.

Callum Black relishes having to fight for Ulster shirt

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By Jonathan Bradley – 17 September 2014Six days later, when Zebre were put to the sword by a score of 33-13, the American-born, English-raised, Irish-qualified prop...

All Blacks still the team to beat

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

New Zealand remain firm favourites to retain the World Cup title they won on home soil in 2011, a year out from the 20-team tournament in England. Thursday will mark exactly a year to the day until...

Russell hails impact of ‘magician’ Niko Matawalu

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

FINN Russell has hailed Glasgow’s Fijian international scrum-half Niko Matawalu as a “magician”.

Pool draw for Gold Coast Sevens

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

The International Rugby Board has announced the pools and matches for the 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series opener on Gold Coast. Defending champions New Zealand will play Samoa, France and Japan on...

Scotland rugby legend reveals abuse over Scottish independence 'No' statement

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

David Sole, the former Scotland rugby union captain who inspired his country's 1990 Grand Slam victory over England, has revealed he has been subjected to abuse on social media after publicly backing...

Leap in the dark: 11 sporting questions raised by Scottish independence | Owen Gibson

1 decade ago by The Guardian

While sport comes some way down the list of concerns facing an independent Scotland, the consequences could be profound. We look at the some of the possible repercussions Sports winners and losers beyond...