Posts Tagged Wales
Davies sidelined until New Year
Ospreys full-back Barry Davies could be out for up to a month after undergoing keyhole-surgery to repair a groin injury.
The 28-year-old had been in scintillating form after returning to Wales from Brive in the summer before his latest setback.
The former Scarlets player has seen his persistent injury restrict him to just six first team appearances [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Deans happy with Wallabies’ response
Australian coach Robbie Deans was a happy man after his second string’s 31-3 victory over Cardiff Blues.
Australian coach Robbie Deans was a happy man after his second string’s 31-3 victory over Cardiff Blues went some way to wiping out the memory of last weekend’s disaster at Murrayfield.
The Wallabies were beaten 9-8 by Andy Robinson’s side [...]
Fullback Hook just happy to be playing
James Hook is warming to his task as Wales’ emergency fullback although the versatile Osprey admits that he would rather be wearing No.10 as Argentina roll in to the Millennium Stadium in Saturday.
Hook filled in well for the injured Lee Byrne against the All Blacks two weeks ago and showed glimpses of his best running [...]
Carter handed one-week ban
Dan Carter has been handed a one-week suspension for his high tackle on Martin Roberts at a disciplinary hearing in London.
Carter was cited after the All Blacks’ 19-12 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday and appeared before International Rugby Board judicial officer Jeff Blackett.
Carter, who had already apologised for the tackle on replacement scrum-half [...]
All Blacks keen to maintain streak
Fresh from building an imposing record against the Wallabies, the All Blacks now have an eye on their legendary Test rugby winning streak against Wales determined not to be known as the side who let it slip.
Wales will view Saturday’s test at Millennium Stadium as a chance to end what local media dubs ‘56 years [...]
Prop James receives shock Wales call
Ospreys prop Paul James has been handed a shock start in Wales’ front-row to face New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Wales are again out to break their winless streak against the All Blacks, dating back to 1953, but do so without a host of first-choice players.
James will win his second cap as [...]
Hansen: We accept the penalties
Steve Hansen has no argument with the one-match bans handed out to Tony Woodcock and Sitiveni Sivivatu.
The duo were punished for their violent behaviour in the All Blacks’ 32-19 win over Australia in Tokyo.
Hansen accompanied the pair to the judicial hearing where judicial officer Peter Hobbs, of Wellington, found Woodcock guilty of striking George Smith [...]