Blitzbokke versus France served up some treats at the 'Welly Sevens'
The Wellington Sevens went to host country New Zealand, this morning, as they defeated England in the final. Moment of the weekend, however, came in the pool match between South Africa and France as both sides went toe-to-toe.
Fijian-born winger Virimi Vakatawa starred for France in their 22-5 win and contributed a hefty tackle and a stunning try:
The South Africa's showed they were no shrinking violets, however, with the Werner Kok pick-up-and-run move made famous by George North on the 2013 Lions Tour.
Interesting…. The big news in Irish rugby yesterday was the possibility of Ireland poaching one of the hottest prospects in Australia, tighthead prop Massimo De Lutiis. Reports have said that the IRFU have made contact his club, the Queensland Reds, but there have been no contract discussions with the 22-year-old himself. However, due to the […]
This would be some steal. It is being reported from Australia that Ireland are bidding to poach one of the brightest rugby prospects in the country. Daily Telegraph journalist, Jamie Pandaram, has said that the IRFU are looking to bring the Irish-qualified Massimo De Lutiis to these shores in an ‘eye-watering’ deal. The 22-year-old Queensland […]
He was not happy… Leicester Tigers travelled to play Gloucester at Villa Park in the English Premiership this afternoon. The visitors, who are third in the league, finished as 17-36 winners. However, there was a touch of controversy before the game when TNT presenter Liam MacDevitt took a penalty kick at the goal posts, under […]