You never know what to expect when the Barbarians come to town – but this weekend’s Killik Cup clash against Australia at Twickenham contains more uncertainties than usual, writes Alan…
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Palu and Robinson return to Waratahs’ pre-season training
The HSBC Waratahs’ pre-season efforts were given a boost this week with the return to training of heavyweight duo Benn Robinson and Wycliff Palu. With their respective rehabilitation programs progressing…
South African trio line-up for Help for Heroes challenge
Former Springbok AJ Venter and future stars of South African rugby Andries Strauss and Sias Ebersohn, will take the field for the ‘Heroes Rugby Challenge’ at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday…
Pocock to captain Wallabies against Barbarians
Western Force flanker David Pocock will captain the Qantas Wallabies for the first time after being named to lead Australia in Saturday’s match against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium in…
Matfield to lead Barbarians at Twickenham
Springbok lock legend Victor Matfield will captain the Barbarians in the Killik Cup match against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday (kick off 2.35pm). The 34-year-old reprises his role of 2009…
Sevens Players hit the Surf on Gold Coast
Two days before the kick-off of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2011/12 at the Gold Coast Sevens, players from defending Series champions New Zealand, tournament hosts Australia and fellow challengers…
Mallet will take charge of South XV in Help For Heroes charity match
Italian World Cup coach Nick Mallett has put his search for a new job on the backburner to concentrate fully on next month’s Help for Heroes Challenge Match at Twickenham.…
England’s matches in November 2012
The QBE Internationals will deliver an exciting, international competition between the northern and southern hemispheres and see the World Cup winning All Blacks play on English soil for the first…
Chill-out chat with Will Genia
RUGBY WORLD: So how did you enjoy your first RWC off the field? WILL GENIA: I loved it. We have a great group of boys and we make an effort…
Tri-Nations becomes The Investec Rugby Championship
Auckland, Canterbury, Waikato, Wellington and Otago will host All Blacks Test matches in the 2012 international season, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced today. The Rugby World Cup winning…