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Super Rugby Round 14 Preview Part 2

1 decade ago

The Waratahs host the Sharks, with both needing bounce-back performances after a disappointing game for the defending champions in Perth, and an unhappy season thus far for the Sharks. The Lions, who...

Prop Jones eyeing coaching career

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Wales prop Adam Jones says he has ambitions to become a coach but wants to play on beyond next season. Jones, 34, will play his final game for Cardiff Blues against Zebre on Saturday before...

Preview: S15 Round 14, Part Two

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Intrigue, drama, sub-plots, controversies and surprises. It sound like a Hollywood scripted series or silver screen production. However, this is what Saturday's matches of Super Rugby's Round 14...

Mark Cueto: I still think I scored a valid try for England in the 2007 World Cup final

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

The memory does not fade easily for Mark Cueto. In fact, it will never fade: the dive for the line at the Stade de France, the touchdown, the referral to the Television Match Official, the wait, the...

Dylan Hartley at risk of missing out on England World Cup place

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

I doubt there will be many shocks when Stuart Lancaster names his World Cup training squad on Wednesday. By this stage, he would have at least 42 of those 45 names inked in now with maybe a spot in...

Bulls backing their defence

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Bulls' chances of a successful start to their Australasian tour will hinge on their ability to rein in the hard-running Blues in Auckland on Friday. Bulls captain Pierre Spies, speaking in a teleconference...

Naiyaravoro finally gets his visa

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Waratahs' Fijian-born wing Taqele Naiyaravoro's is finally cleared to travel outside Australia. It was confirmed on Thursday that the Australian Department of Immigration finally approved a temporary...

Sam Warburton trusts home base yields benefits at World Cup and beyond

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The Wales captain believes decision to stay with Cardiff Blues will prolong his career but he worries about long-term cost of playing in a ‘hostile position’When Wales beat Ireland during this year’s...

Toomua ready for 'unorthodox' Lions

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua has arrived in Johannesburg, keen to tackle the one South African team that "enjoys playing a bit of rugby". The Brumbies, the Australian conference leaders, taking on...

Lappies gets openside role

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Springbok training squad member Pieter Labuschagne will fulfil the openside role when the Bulls start their Australasian tour with a match against the Blues in Auckland on Friday. Labuschagne, who...