Gatland keeps RWC cards up sleeve
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyCoach Warren Gatland says Wales will make an effort to not reveal their tactics for next year's World Cup during the November Tests and Six Nations. Wales have been drawn alongside England, Australia...
Lions resist late WP surge
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Currie Cup battle at Ellis Park was one for the Golden Lions to celebrate, winning 35-33 as Western Province battled back late on. The contest provided top-class entertainment from start to finish...
Lions dish Province their first loss
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Lions have handed Western Province their first defeat of the Currie Cup after surviving a late surge 35-33
Leicester Tigers scrum Ben Youngs thriving on responsibility of captaincy and fatherhood
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe burden of extra responsibility seems to be sitting comfortably on the shoulders of Ben Youngs this season. Not only has the Leicester Tigers scrum-half become a father for the first time...
Stuart Hogg rested for Glasgow Warriors clash against Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by The TelegraphGregor Townsend, the Glasgow Warriors coach, made some strange, though ultimately justified, selection calls as he guided his side to the final of last season’s PRO12 competition, so it should...
I didn't care if I died - Thomas
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGareth Thomas donned his best grey Welsh Rugby Union suit and his finest patent shoes before heading for his swimming pool in the hope of becoming a "beautiful corpse". The captain of Wales in...
British & Irish Lions could be renamed if Scotland Yes vote succeeds
1 decade ago by The GuardianJohn Spencer: Win for Yes camp could force name change The last we want to do is cause offence to anyone Options will be discussed if Scotland votes for independence How David Campeses stray pass helped...
British and Irish Lions could be rebranded 'The Lions' if Scotland gains independence from United Kingdom
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe British and Irish Lions may have to be renamed 'The Lions' if Scotland votes to leave the United Kingdom during next week's independence referendum. A Lions spokesman confirmed on Friday...
Ackermann gets 'intense' with Lions
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has put his team on notice: Lift your intensity and accuracy or pay the price. Ackermann, speaking to rugby365 ahead of the Currie Cup crunch encounter with Western...
Currie Cup 2014 Predictions: Round 6
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe shock of round five most certainly came from Durban, where the Griquas stunned the Sharks. What’s in store this weekend?Game of the weekend: Lions vs Western ProvinceWestern Province remain the...
