Wednesday 28 June 2006
SA Rugby has announced four new caps for the forthcoming Springbok’s Vodacom Tri-Nations tour to Australia and New Zealand. They are Akona Ndungane, Jon-Paul (JP) Pietersen, Pierre Spies and Mahlatse (Chiliboy) Ralepelle.
Tuesday 27 June 2006
Former All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne has been recalled to their 30-man squad for the Tri-Nations which starts against Australia on the 8th of July. Thorne who was captain of the All Blacks for the 2003 Rugby World Cup,
Friday 23 June 2006
Argentina is quietly confident of finally toppling New Zealand in a rugby test when they kick off on Saturday at Velez Sarsfield Stadium.As in 2001 when the All Blacks last visited, Argentina senses New Zealand is vulnerable.
Thursday 22 June 2006
The Australian front row remains a far from settled area for Wallabies coach John Connolly as he contends with the loss of two leading scrummagers ahead of this Saturday's Perth test against the inform Irish.
Tuesday 20 June 2006
Qantas Wallabies hooker Adam Freier will be out of rugby for up to eight weeks after rupturing the medial ligament in his left foot during the first half of Australia’s Cook Cup triumph over England last Saturday. An MRI scan confirmed the news for
Thursday 15 June 2006
Tickets to the All Blacks only Test match in Wellington this year – the Philips Tri Nations Test against South Africa go on sale next Tuesday 20 June at 9am. The Test will be played at Westpac Stadium on Saturday 22 July at 7.35pm.