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Leeds Vs. Harlequins Rugby Match Preview
The return of Argentinean prop Juan Gomez is the only change to the Leeds side for this Friday’s clash with Harlequins at Headingley Carnegie.
Gomez has missed the last three weeks whilst away with the Argentina Jaguars side on their European tour however he replaces Peter Bucknall in the front row. On the bench, former captain [...]
Barbarians v New Zealand Rugby Match Preview
There is one final assignment this calendar year for New Zealand - and an exhibition victory over the Barbarians would be the ideal way to see off 2009.
Following an unbeaten end-of-season tour which saw them beat the likes of Wales, England and France quite comfortably, the improving Kiwis finished on top of the IRB World [...]
All Blacks challenge for Roberts
Jamie Roberts has been given a chance to avenge Wales’ defeat by New Zealand last month after being selected at inside centre by the Barbarians.
The Barbarians face the All Blacks, who prevailed 19-12 at the Millennium Stadium, at Twickenham on Saturday in their now traditional end of autumn fixture.
Lions star Roberts is picked alongside fellow [...]
Richie McCaw captains All Blacks
Richie McCaw will captain New Zealand in Saturday’s clash with the Barbarians at Twickenham.
McCaw, who played for the Barbarians last year, leads a weakened side in the final fixture of the All Blacks’ autumn tour.
Dan Carter is rested so Stephen Donald starts at fly-half while former Sale centre Luke McAlister features at inside centre.
Team: C [...]
Ireland angry as Heaslip cleared
The Irish Rugby Football Union said it was “very disappointed” in South Africa after Jamie Heaslip was cleared of eye-gouging by the independent citing commissioner Douglas Hunter in the fall-out from the Croke Park encounter on Saturday.
After it was deemed Heaslip had no case to answer, the IRFU issued a statement which said South Africa [...]
Wallabies make inroads for rugby
What a relief it was for Australian fans to see some attractive rugby played in the Wallabies final match of 2009 – minimal aimless kicking, and well-structured, entertaining tries. The embarrassing loss against Scotland at Murrayfield left many red faces in the Wallabies. From that agonising low they could have fallen in a heap and [...]
Wallabies missed Grand Slam narrowly, But ?
THE not-so-woeful Wallabies have returned from their weird and wonderful tour of Britain and Ireland, having gone excruciatingly close to achieving their first Grand Slam in 25 years.
As fullback Adam Ashley-Cooper said on arrival at Sydney Airport yesterday, Australia was only three points short of winning all four Tests against England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
One [...]
All Blacks prove test rugby can be beautiful
Test rugby has the smile back on its face, and it has the All Blacks to thank for that.
As Graham Henry’s New Zealand side ran in five tries to finally unleash its attacking arsenal at the Stade Velodrome yesterday, the stunning 39-12 victory over France not only rounded off the autumn test programme in style, [...]
Harrison signs for Brumbies
Former Wallaby Justin Harrison will return to Australia for the new Super 14 season after being handed a lifeline by the Brumbies.
The 35-year-old is currently serving an eight-month suspension after admitting to three drug-related charges while playing for Guinness Premiership club Bath.
Harrison was banned in July for “actions which are prejudicial to the interests of [...]
All Blacks file eye-gouge complaint
The All Blacks have filed an official complaint over what they believe was an eye-gouge on prop Tony Woodcock but are determined not to let it detract from their best performance of the year.
New Zealand swept France aside 39-12 with a thrilling display at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday night but their victory [...]