Provincial Barbarians squad named for opening match of NZ Lions Series
9 years ago by Provincial BarbariansProvincial Barbarians Coach Clayton McMillan has today named the core of the squad for the series opener, which features a mix of players from 15 different provinces. "It was important to us in...
Jeremy Guscott: Lions have the ferocity up front to shock All Blacks
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperIt’s not long now until Warren Gatland makes the final call on what will be the biggest challenge of his coaching career – and it’s not been made any easier by the nature of England’s defeat in...
Lions happy to embrace underdog tag
9 years ago by Rugby 365SUPER RUGBY BUILD-UP: The Lions head to Newlands on Saturday to take on the table-topping Stormers with the 'underdog' tag firmly around their necks.
Stormers centre Du Plessis looking forward to Lions challenge
9 years ago by Cape Argus - StormersStormers centre Dan du Plessis says he is looking forward to Saturday's match against the Lions and his battle with Rohan Janse van Rensburg.
Warburton injury blow may open Lions door for Best and O'Brien
9 years ago by Irish IndependentSam Warburton is expected to be fit in time for the Lions tour of New Zealand, but his six-week lay-off could open doors for a number of Ireland hopefuls.
Mike Phillips is set to retire at the end of the season
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales and Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips has announced - via his personal twitter account - that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. The 34-year-old made 94...
Sam Warburton ruled out for six weeks with a knee injury
9 years ago by Wales RugbyWales and Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton will be sidelined for approximately six weeks after suffering a knee injury. Warburton suffered a medial ligament strain during Blues' Guinness PRO12...
Coetzee concern for Lions
9 years ago by SA RugbyThe Lions are sweating over the fitness of star fullback Andries Coetzee ahead of Saturday's crucial clash against the Stormers at Newlands..
Aviva Premiership: Top Weekend Performers
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop Performers from the weekend action Aviva Premiership Sam James (Sale Sharks) – James scored two tries in a comeback-win against Worcester Warriors to end a three-game winless run in the...
Rhys Webb: Past troubles temper Wales scrum-half's Lions hopes
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsTouring New Zealand with the Lions would be the pinnacle of Rhys Webb's career, but injury experience prompts caution over his hopes.
