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- Rugby-SANZAR charge Springboks coach de Villiers with misconduct July 29, 2010 9:49 pm
WELLINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has been issued with a misconduct notice over comments he made last week about referees favouring the All Blacks, governing body SA. […]
- Rugby-All Blacks skipper allys Tri-Nations pitch concerns July 29, 2010 9:38 pm
MELBOURNE, July 30 (Reuters) – The playing surface at Docklands stadium was as “good as gold” for Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash between the Wallabies and All Blacks, New Zealand captain Richie McCaw sa. […]
- All Blacks: McCaw shrugs off pitch concerns July 29, 2010 9:05 pm
After finally getting to see Etihad Stadium’s much maligned surface with their own eyes, the All Blacks are relaxed heading into tomorrow night’s Bledisloe Cup rugby series here.The supposedly dangero. […]
- Wallabies’ second-half hoodoo July 29, 2010 7:00 pm
Australia must arrest an alarming pattern of second-half fadeouts if they are to end a seven-match losing streak against New Zealand in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup opener in Melbourne.
- Rugby: Joseph confirmed for Highlanders July 29, 2010 6:44 pm
New Zealand Maori and Wellington coach Jamie Joseph will take charge of the Highlanders Super rugby team, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Highlanders announced today.The 40-year-old former All. […]
- De Villiers under scrutiny July 29, 2010 5:11 pm
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers faces a misconduct charge following his outburst suggesting a conspiracy theory to help New Zealand ahead of next year’s World Cup.
- Inga Tuigamala: Wallabies will still get walloped despite copying All Blacks’ style July 29, 2010 4:30 pm
Going on the Tri-Nations matches so far, New Zealand and Australia are playing a very similar game which will make for a fascinating contest in Melbourne tomorrow night.Australia will have their work. […]
- De Villiers faces probe after TV comments July 29, 2010 4:02 pm
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is being investigated for alleged misconduct in connection with his comments about the New Zealand rugby team.
- Rugby: Bledisloe reaches even purist AFL fans July 29, 2010 3:00 pm
Footy in Melbourne. For most in the magnificent southern city that description means just one thing.AFL or aerial ping pong as others with less tolerance describe the sport which engulfs the city and. […]
- Rugby: De Villiers in misconduct probe July 29, 2010 2:35 pm
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers faces a misconduct hearing over his reported criticisms of Tri-Nations rugby referees which implied a conspiracy to bolster next year’s World Cup in New Zealand.So. […]
- Div on misconduct charges July 29, 2010 1:56 pm
A notice of alleged misconduct against Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has been issued, say SANZAR.
- Rugby: Caucaunibuca injury July 29, 2010 1:55 pm
Rupeni Caucaunibuca has been delayed in rejoining his French rugby club Agen because he is being treated by a Fijian natural healer for a shoulder injury, Fijian media report. Agen suspended Caucaunib. […]
- Edinburgh name Grant as captain July 29, 2010 1:13 pm
Edinburgh’s openside flanker Roddy Grant says he is “honoured” to be named as the club’s new captain.
- Preview: Australia v New Zealand July 29, 2010 12:35 pm
New Zealand are in Melbourne this weekend for round one of the Bledisloe Cup and are looking to take a struggle hold on the Tri-Nations.
- Top 10 heroes of the Bledisloe Cup July 29, 2010 12:30 pm
1 George Gregan Long before he politely pointed out to Byron Kelleher the number of years that passed between Rugby World Cups, the quick-witted Wallabies halfback had earned his place in All Black-th. […]
- Rugby: Battle of bridge sets competition’s tone July 29, 2010 12:30 pm
Call it an inspired piece of scheduling.By pairing these two rivals, separated by a steel span, in week one, the administrators of the domestic rugby competition have given this match the sort of rele. […]
- All Blacks: The bigger they are the harder they fall July 29, 2010 12:30 pm
Perhaps the best yardstick by which to compare rugby players is to ask yourself who you’d rather not mark in a one-on-one contest.Kieran Read or Richard Brown? Brown is tough, a trier with a big heart. […]
- All Blacks: Bank on mastery of scrums July 29, 2010 12:30 pm
It is time for the master to dial in a premium Tri-Nations scrummaging lesson tomorrow when he meets the apprentice.Chinks of advantage may be slim in this Melbourne start to a quartet of clashes this. […]
- All Blacks: Rocket man sets out to eclipse favourite sons July 29, 2010 12:30 pm
As Joe Rokocoko waits to make his record-breaking appearance against the Wallabies tomorrow he admits to some apprehension.He played at the same Melbourne stadium in the 2003 World Cup before it under. […]
- Rugby: Discipline pays off for Northland July 29, 2010 12:30 pm
Northland made the most of their chances to kick-start the new national provincial championship with a shock win over Taranaki in New Plymouth last night.After finishing second from last in 2009, the. […]
- Four bottles of $185 pinot noir may make taxpayers see red July 29, 2010 12:30 pm
Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has snatched the dubious record for the most expensive wine bought at the taxpayers’ expense with not one but four bottles of $185pinot noir while hosting a din. […]
- De Villiers’ job ’safe’ July 29, 2010 12:27 pm
Saru has thrown its weight behind Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, despite calls for him to be axed following the team’s dismal Tri-Nations tour.
- Div meets senior Saru members July 29, 2010 12:10 pm
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has met senior members of the South African Rugby Union, at the request of the chairman of the Saru technical committee, James Stoffberg.
- Andrew Slack: Wallabies need staying power July 29, 2010 10:59 am
The longer your run of defeats stretches, the closer you are to your next victory. It’s a most comforting reality for Australian rugby on the eve of the Bledisloe Cup match in Melbourne.The All Blacks. […]
- Moody’s butterflies in Bath July 29, 2010 10:56 am
Lewis Moody has admitted he was “out of his comfort zone” when he first moved to Bath but is now aiming at domestic and Test success.
- Winger Rokocoko recalled for NZ July 29, 2010 10:48 am
Joe Rokocoko will become New Zealand’s most-capped winger when he faces Australia in the Tri-Nations on Saturday.
- Grant to skipper Edinburgh July 29, 2010 10:20 am
Flanker Roddy Grant has been handed the Edinburgh captaincy after only one season as a professional player.
- Rugby-South Africa coach De Villiers backed in ‘grave’ situation July 29, 2010 10:13 am
JOHANNESBURG, July 29 (Reuters) – Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was backed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday following his team’s dismal Tri-Nations tour.
- Records for Woodcock and Rokocoko July 29, 2010 9:46 am
The All Blacks will not be short on experience in their Tri-Nations clash with Australia on Saturday with a team of 700 Test caps.
- Cheetahs, Sharks too close to call July 29, 2010 9:00 am
Since 2005, the Free State Cheetahs have lost only three matches from 12 against the Sharks – and while that at a first glance makes them the favourites for their upcoming Absa Currie Cup match in Blo. […]