Maxwane in Bulls shake-up
9 years ago by Rugby 365TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls coach Nollis Marais named University of Pretoria utility back Sibahle Maxwane in his starting XV to face the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Harlequins’ Kyle Sinckler: ‘If I have not got fire in my belly I don’t want to play’
9 years ago by The GuardianThe tight-head admits being shocked by Lions call-up but, aided by his mentor Adam Jones and England’s Eddie Jones, says he has learned from past setbacksKyle Sinckler spent his first night with the...
Owen Farrell - Player of the Year 2016/17
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Owen Farrell was crowned European Player of the Year and it's hard to disagree. Here's some of the reasons why we believe he's POTY and how he is set to give NZ some headaches. Kicking...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors flanker Dewald Potgieter has signed a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club. (Full story) Michael Leitch has confirmed that he will leave the Chiefs after...
If the Lions and All Blacks want to know what to expect … remember 1971 | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianBarry John, Willie John McBride and co soaked up everything New Zealand had to offer, laughed in the face of chilling adversity and lived to tell the victory talesThe British & Irish Lions touring...
All Blacks will need big guns firing – Franks
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperDouble World Cup-winning Kiwi prop Ben Franks reckons the array of “world-class” talent within the Lions ranks, led by the indomitable Maro Itoje, will ensure there is no repeat of the humiliation...
Hansen adds pressure on the Lions
9 years ago by In The LooseAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has began to add the pressure on the British and Irish Lions ahead of next months tour. Hansen has stated to the Daily Telegraph that; “The Lions would be...
Will The Lions Craven Week Side Be Good Enough For WP?
9 years ago by Ruggas.co.zaBefore I even discuss what my opinion of the Lions chances is please remember this. I do not see me as a selector or even an expert. My views are only based on the two trials I attended and is obviously...
The Lions and Crusaders will take some beating from here
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt was hard not to be impressed with what the Lions and Crusaders served up this weekend just gone. It’s seriously starting to feel like the Super Rugby final will have a very red and black feel...
Leinster Pair Cronin & Henshaw Doubts for Pro 12 Semi
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster's Sean Cronin and Robbie Henshaw are both slight doubts for Friday's Guinness Pro12 semi-final against Scarlets at the RDS. Cronin suffered a neck injury in the Champions Cup defeat...
