Monthly Archives: June 2013

Gatland gambles in high stakes game

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Brendan Fanning

When Wales beat Ireland in Croke Park in 2008 en route to their first Grand Slam under Warren Gatland, they did it despite not having won in Dublin in eight years, and survived having two players put in the bin. … Continue reading →

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O’Brien’s impact needed in Second Test

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Brendan Fanning

There are two times when players like getting taken off early: the first is when they are being beaten so badly the scoreboard can’t keep up; and the second is on a Lions tour when it’s four nights before the … Continue reading →

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Horwill back on track but Wallabies still look lost

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Brendan Fanning

One minute the Wallabies are faced with losing their captain, possibly from the series;  the next they not only have him back on board again, but with the added bonus of seeing their opponents robbed of their lineout director and … Continue reading →

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