England won this year’s Six Nations before travelling to Australia and beating the Wallabies 3-0. They conceded 10 tries in the series, however, and Jones demanded defensive improvement. “It’s not unfair criticism, it’s a critique,” Gustard said. “If you take it personally, then it’s your ego and the game isn’t about us, it’s not about […]
Fiji Bumps the All Blacks in USA Sevens Final
Fiji sevens team outgun the All Blacks once again as they mop up in Las Vegas. Fiji flew crazy in the USA Sevens final in Las Vegas on Monday afternoon, mowing down a Blue All Blacks with a 35-19 thumping. With Joe Webber, Gillies Kaka, and Murphy Taramai unavailable for the final through injury, not […]
Dubai: Rugby Extends Global Reach
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – About 25 miles southeast into the desert here, away from the glittering array of skyscrapers that rise into the clouds, lies a sparkling new stadium that is home to one of global rugby’s biggest events. It is, in many ways, completely incongruous: The stadium is next to a camel-racing track […]
Moore to Lead the Wallabies to the World Cup in 2015
Coach Ewen McKenzie has chosen hard-nosed hooker Stephen Moore as the man to lead the Wallabies right through to next year’s Rugby World Cup. The 91-Test hooker is the fourth skipper McKenzie has chosen in just 12 games and 10 months as national coach but the revolving door is about to jam shut. McKenzie confirmed […]