Tag Archive: News Story


Prediction: Heineken Cup Final

It is prediction time again as ‘Orrible Punt steps up to the plate to give his views on who will win the big showdown at Twickenham on Saturday.

Waratahs lose Polota-Nau

Waratahs hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau will miss his side’s encounter with the Stormers after suffering two knocks to the head.

Falcons swoop for Lawson

Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson on a two-year deal.

Trimble warning for Leinster

Ulster wing Andrew Trimble believes the team are ready to emerge from the shadows when they play Leinster on Saturday.

100 up for Freier

Adam Freier is set to feature in his 100th Super Rugby game on Sunday after being named on the bench for the Rebels against the Force.

Four changes for Highlanders

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s hit-out against the Bulls in Dunedin.

Lawson joins Falcons nest

Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson has signed a two-year contract with Newcastle as the recruitment drive continues in the North East.

Higginbotham becomes a Rebel

Australia loose forward Scott Higginbotham has joined the Melbourne Rebels from the Reds on a two-year contract.

Visser ready to shine

Scotland new-boy Tim Visser is ready to answer the “million dollar question” of how he will cope with Test rugby.

Warburton ready to return

Wales captain Sam Warburton has declared himself fully fit ahead of the three-Test tour of Australia.

Armitage lauds Laporte

Steffon Armitage has hailed the influence of Bernard Laporte on Amlin Challenge Cup finalists Toulon.

Thorn eyeing historic treble

Leinster lock Brad Thorn goes into the Heineken Cup final with Ulster hoping to add to his Super Rugby and World Cup winner’s medals.

No deal has been done – SBW

Sonny Bill Williams insists that he has not yet decided whether his future lies in rugby union or in the National Rugby League.

Armitage keen to end title drought

Steffon Armitage is hopeful that Toulon will claim their maiden European title on Friday, a feat which would be his first taste of silverware.

Weepu to drop weight or drop out

Piri Weepu has been told that if does not reach a goal weight by next week he will not be considered for All Black selection in June.

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