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Aaron Cruden suspended by New Zealand after late-night drinking session causes him to miss team flight

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden has been suspended for two Rugby Championship matches after missing the team's flight to Argentina because of a late-night drinking session. The All Blacks...

Taylor called by All Blacks

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Canterbury fly-half Tom Taylor has been called up to the All Blacks squad for their upcoming two games due to the absence of pivot Aaron Cruden. Taylor impressed on his starting debut for New Zealand...

Boks in race for second place

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

South Africa’s spot in the world rankings will be under threat when they host Australia and New Zealand in the next fortnight. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Cruden replaced by Tom Taylor

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Canterbury utility Tom Taylor has been given the nod to replace Aaron Cruden in the All Blacks squad after he paid the price for a late night drinking session before the team's departure to Argentina. Hurricanes...

Wallabies thirsty to break drought in SA

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Wallabies vice captain James Slipper says the side is hopeful they can end a Cape Town winning drought in their upcoming Test against the Springboks – but admits New Zealand have pretty much got...

Boks in race for second place

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

South Africa’s spot in the world rankings will be under threat when they host Australia and New Zealand in the next fortnight. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Springboks in race for second place

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

South Africa’s spot in the world rankings will be under threat when they host Australia and New Zealand in the next fortnight. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Etzebeth's education continues

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Eben Etzebeth isn't your average 22-year-old. South Africa's young lock is viewed as absolutely pivotal to the team's future. That's not a status which is simply handed out either. In his 27 caps...

Walsh reflects on hectic year

1 decade ago by Scrum Queens News

Walsh, a former international 7s player himself, made an immediate impact as head coach when he won his first tournament in charge last year, when Australia took out the Dubai leg of the Women’s Sevens...

Northampton losing to Wasps could be a blessing in disguise, says George Pisi ahead of Newcastle test

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

It will take a lot more than one defeat to dampen George Pisi’s spirits. Then again, Samoans are called 'the happy people’ and Pisi is a proud Samoan, despite having left for New Zealand aged...