According to the Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa any team that comes to take the All Blacks on will need excellence in the mindset to beat them, as well as perfection that is required in their forward and defensive play – mental strength counts for so much in rugby thesedays! Alaalatoa arrived in the Newcastle camp […]
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BARNES RFU NEW HEAD OF DISCIPLINE
David Barnes has been appointed the new Rugby Football Union (RFU) head of discipline. The former England Saxons, Newcastle and Bath star is to take over from Gerard McEvilly. The 40-year old is expected to resume in the new capacity in about a week. Barnes has been with the RFU since 2014, working in a […]
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IRELAND TO CONTINUE WITH 2023 WORLD CUP BID
Seanad has passed the Rugby World Cup bill, without a vote, so Ireland can continue with the dream of hosting the 2023 event. The Ireland Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is now clear to lodge the bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to reports. There were concerns that the bill could fall through […]
FORCE AND REBELS FORM HUDDLE AFTER GAME
Australian Super Rugby sides Western Force and Melbourne Rebels are likely to enter the final round next week with uncertainty over the future. Both sides have been identified by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) as likely sides to be cut from the Super League. The concerned sides were united in a huddle after their game […]