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Roberts named Wales captain

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Jamie Roberts has been named Wales captain for the summer Tests against Tonga and Samoa after missing out on selection for the Lions.

Lions Trials – A Farce or Not?

9 years ago by Ruggas.co.za

  Last night was the first round of trials for the large to macro school in the Lions region for the upcoming Craven Week. Eight games were played with all the opponents carefully chosen to ensure strength...

Lions rotate pack for Brumbies challenge

9 years ago by SA Rugby

Johan Ackermann has made five changes to the Lions team ahead of Friday's game against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Rugby union heads for Japan with the World Cup draw a landmark moment

9 years ago by The Guardian

Warren Gatland and the rest of the rugby union world will be at the Kyoto State Guest House on Wednesday morning when the groupings are determined for the Webb Ellis CupEven Phileas Fogg would have struggled...

Lions shuffle pack for Brumbies showdown

9 years ago by Rugby 365

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are five changes in the Lions side that will face the Brumbies in their last Super Rugby fixture on tour in Canberra on Friday.

Brumbies eager to slow Lions down

9 years ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Brumbies lock Blake Enever believes the key to stopping the Lions is to match their aggression.

All Blacks to have Samoa hitout

9 years ago by SA Rugby

The All Blacks will play Samoa at Eden Park on 16 June as part of their preparations for the Lions series.

Jordie Barrett not included in New Zealand U20s for Rugby World Championship

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand under-20s head coach Craig Philpott has named the 28-man squad hoping to win back the rugby world championship in Georgia.   As expected, Jordie Barrett, who turned 20 in February, will...

Gatland’s tough words hide an internal longing

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

As the ultimate series looms, Warren Gatland shows his flaws. The task is huge. Only once have the Lions won a series in New Zealand. The All Blacks have not lost a home Test since 2009. They have not...

Lions: Faf move to Sale not a done deal

9 years ago by SA Rugby

The Sale Sharks announced on Monday that they had signed Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal, but the Lions insist that negotiations are still taking place.