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Weekend Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain beat Samoa to qualify for Rio:   Spain managed a last gasp victory over Samoa to take the final qualifying spot for the Rio Olympics. A 22-19 win for them in the Monaco 7's cup final was enough...

Cheika has let Jones 'bully' him - Hansen

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has advised Michael Cheika to stop letting Eddie Jones "bully" him as the Wallabies leader looks to avoid a series whitewash against England this weekend.

Moore appeals to team leaders to lift Wallabies

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Skipper Stephen Moore appealed to the Wallabies leadership group on Monday to lift the beleaguered team as they try to prevent an ignominious series whitewash to England.

Henshaw ruled out of decider due to knee injury

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

ROBBIE HENSHAW returned to Ireland last night to undergo knee surgery after a cartilage injury ruled him out of Saturday's series decider against South Africa.

Roux keen for another crack at Boks

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: In Ireland there's a media storm surrounding his selection, but South African-born lock Quin Roux hopes to get another crack at the Springboks.

Spain stun Samoa for Olympic berth

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Spain booked the final men's team place at the Olympic Games by winning the repechage tournament in Monaco on Sunday, shocking favourites Samoa in the final.

'Proud' White defends Montpellier tactics

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: South African coach Jake White insisted he was proud despite his Montpellier side failing to make the Top 14 Final.  

Lambie ruled out of third Irish test

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Springbok flyhalf Patrick Lambie was on Sunday ruled out of the third Castle Lager Incoming Series test match against Ireland as a result of the concussion he suffered in the first meeting.

Ireland without Robbie Henshaw for third Test against South Africa

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Centre to fly home before deciding Test for surgery on knee cartilage• South Africa have upper hand for Port Elizabeth after remarkable comebackIreland head into the last week of their longest season...

BREAKING: Robbie Henshaw out of final South Africa test and will undergo knee surgery

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Ireland’s third and final Test against South Africa and is returning to Ireland for surgery on his injured knee tonight.