Wallabies & All Blacks combined XV
1 decade ago1. Scott SioWe start off the front row with Scott Sio getting the nod at Loosehead Prop. With the experienced duo of Tony Woodcock and Wyatt Crockett missing through injury Sio gets in the side ahead of...
All Blacks - So ordinary, so brilliant
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThere were moments of magic from New Zealand in their 20-18 semi-final win over South Africa, but also instances of unworthy indiscipline and more than a few frustrating errors. To their credit, the...
Argentina v Australia combined XV
1 decade agoAhead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi final on Sunday between Argentina & Australia we have selected our combined XV. Here is our team :1. Marcos Ayerza - The argentine veteran has been in fine...
New Zealand Name Quarter Final Squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hanson has named his match day 23 to face France in the second Quarter Final on Saturday afternoon. The team has no real surprises other than that of Joe Moody in on the bench who flew in last...
New Zealand - State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Len KaplanAfter France’s disappointing performance against Ireland on Sunday – despite Ireland losing key players to injury during the game – New Zealand must be strong favourites to win their quarter-final...
Tributes to an All Blacks legend
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyTony Woodcock bows out from international rugby with legendary status and the All Blacks prop will be missed.
Match Review: NZ vs Tonga
1 decade ago by Len KaplanPerceptions that the All Blacks are vulnerable and headed for a fall were to a fair extent swept aside in Newcastle last night as they absorbed first half pressure and in the end scored seven tries to...
Tony Woodcock’s career over as hamstring injury rules him out of World Cup
1 decade ago by The TimesThe Test career of Tony Woodcock, the New Zealand prop forward, is over after a serious hamstring injury ruled him...
Woodcock blow for All Blacks
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersAll Blacks legend Tony Woodcock's Test career is over after a serious injury ruled him out of the World Cup, coach Steve Hansen said.
Moody on way to World Cup
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comJoe Moody was a late withdrawal from his Canterbury provincial rugby team and on his way to Britain after Tony Woodcock suffered a hamstring injury in the All Blacks' final Rugby World Cup pool game.
