The professional era has made the concept of a ‘one-club man’ seem as outdated as cotton shirts and players having a pint (or ten) with the opposition after a match.…
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RWC winners Henry and Hansen to coach Baa-Baas v Australia
Rugby World Cup winning coach Graham Henry and his assistant Steve Hansen have accepted invitations to coach the Barbarians against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday 26 November. The Kiwi partnership…
George Ford named IRB Young Player of the Year
England U20 and Leicester Tigers fly half George Ford has been named IRB Young Player of the Year for 2011, beating New Zealand duo Sam Cane and Luke Whitelock to…
Thierry Dusautoir named IRB Player of the Year
France captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named the IRB Player of the Year at the 2011 IRB Awards in association with Emirates Airline, during a star-studded ceremony at Vector Arena…
World Cup Final – The Verdict
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor at Eden Park NEW ZEALAND’S wait is over. They are world champions once again and Richie McCaw is the first All Black to…
Daily news from New Zealand – 21 October – Video
On today’s RWC Daily we have reaction to Australia’s victory over Wales in the Bronze Final at Eden Park. Plus we ask members of the New Zealand and French media…
Wales’ World Cup Review
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor at Eden Park WALES DESERVED to end this World Cup with a win but it wasn’t to be. Neither Australia nor Wales excelled…
New Zealand team for the World Cup final
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final against France…
Stephen Ferris – The flanker to be feared
Even his team-mates do everything possible to avoid the wrecking ball that is Stephen Ferris. One of Test rugby’s most destructive players, Ferris has developed a ferocious reputation that leaves…
Injury hit Blues sign Tyrrell, Breeze and Corsi
With the news that Gareth Williams is being forced to retire due to neck injury and T Rhys Thomas undergoing knee surgery, Cardiff Blues have looked to strengthen their options…