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| All times are local | |
| International Match | |
| Sunday , May 26 | |
| England vs Barbarians | 13:00 |
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| Aviva Premiership | |
| Saturday , May 25 | |
| Leicester vs Northampton | ![]() |
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| RaboDirect PRO12 | |
| Saturday , May 25 | |
| Ulster vs Leinster | 16:45 |
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| Top 14 | |
| Friday , May 24 | |
| Toulon vs Toulouse | ![]() |
| Saturday , May 25 | |
| Clermont Auvergne vs Castres | ![]() |
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| Super Rugby | |
| Friday , May 24 | |
| Chiefs vs Crusaders | ![]() |
| Melbourne Rebels vs Waratahs | ![]() |
| Saturday , May 25 | |
| Blues vs Brumbies | ![]() |
| Western Force vs Highlanders | ![]() |
| Southern Kings vs Cheetahs | 16:00 |
| Stormers vs Reds | 16:05 |
| Sharks vs Bulls | ![]() |
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| Heineken Cup | |
| Saturday , May 18 | |
| Clermont Auvergne 15 - 16 Toulon | ![]() |
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| Super Rugby | |
| Crusaders 23 - 3 Blues | ![]() |
| Bulls 35 - 18 Highlanders | ![]() |
| Waratahs 28 - 22 Brumbies | ![]() |
| Cheetahs 27 - 13 Reds | ![]() |
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| Amlin Challenge Cup | |
| Friday , May 17 | |
| Stade Francais 13 - 34 Leinster | ![]() |
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| Super Rugby | |
| Hurricanes 12 - 17 Chiefs | ![]() |
| Melbourne Rebels 30 - 21 Stormers | ![]() |
| Western Force 13 - 23 Sharks | ![]() |
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| Aviva Premiership | |
| Sunday , May 12 | |
| Saracens 13 - 27 Northampton | ![]() |
| Saturday , May 11 | |
| Leicester 33 - 16 Harlequins | ![]() |
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| RaboDirect PRO12 | |
| Leinster 17 - 15 Glasgow | ![]() |
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| Top 14 | |
| Castres 25 - 12 Montpellier | ![]() |
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| Super Rugby | |
| Blues 36 - 32 Melbourne Rebels | ![]() |
| Southern Kings 34 - 27 Highlanders | ![]() |
| Waratahs 21 - 15 Stormers | ![]() |
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| RaboDirect PRO12 | |
| Friday , May 10 | |
| Ulster 28 - 17 Scarlets | ![]() |
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| Top 14 | |
| Stade Francais 19 - 16 Racing Metro Paris | |
| Toulouse 33 - 19 Racing Metro Paris | ![]() |
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| Super Rugby | |
| Chiefs 22 - 21 Western Force | ![]() |
| Reds 32 - 17 Sharks | ![]() |
| Cheetahs 34 - 39 Hurricanes | ![]() |
| Sunday , May 5 | |
| Brumbies 23 - 30 Crusaders | ![]() |
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| Saturday , May 4 | |
| Leicester 32 - 20 London Irish | ![]() |
| Exeter 40 - 39 Gloucester | ![]() |
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Comments
new_j4a says...
The up and coming import brought in from Zimbabwe to shore up a massive lack of Oz talent will eventually overtake the master, and it will be interesting to see how much he learned in his last opportunity to grovel at the master's feet. If McCaw continues to decline at the current rate, Poptop should overtake him in ...oh,..3 or 4 years?
Posted 07:12 14th August 2012
jonesy2 says...
pocock against the welsh was nothing short of amazing. i dont think leading will be a problemo for pocock he has captained the force for a while and hes the type of bloke who just leads by example, doesnt say too much leaves that for berrick and genia
Posted 04:32 14th August 2012
ruckingkiwi says...
Interesting match-up although nowadays the role of openside is more than just the ruck and all round Richie is a much better player, his ball running, ball skills, defence and obviously captaincy, is light years ahead. Even South Africa realise the need for an all round 7, which is why Brussouw isn't involved at the moment.
Posted 01:55 14th August 2012
logophile says...
The stories used to read "Pocock ready to take on McCaw." Now it's the other way around.
Sir Richie is a warrior though, and he has had an amazing, long career with still lots of life left...but he must make way for the crown Prince Pocock.
Posted 01:44 14th August 2012
BDAUSSIE says...
I'm looking forward to Watching McCaw in what is probably his last year playing for the All Blacks...He'll want to go out with a bang. I'm expecting him to play a great tournament, although I expect he'll be outplayed by Pocock who is the new McCaw.
Posted 00:48 14th August 2012
missionary says...
Thats OK Trinats - we all know that Pocock only has one string to his bow. He'll be on the deck. So he'll make about one out of every 4 rucks. McCaw will be at most of them.
Posted 00:01 14th August 2012
georgesmith says...
D. Pocock is at the moment not among the best No.7s in the world. S. Warbuton and S.O'Brian are better than him. R. McCaw is still up there but not for much longer. Pocock better improve his game or move to Europe because Wallabies got potential in L.Gill and M. Hooper. I hope McCaw is not allowed to cheat and get away with murder on Saturday.
Posted 00:01 14th August 2012
LeftRightOut says...
Pocock's a cheat.....
;-)
Posted 23:41 13th August 2012
ArmchairGeneral says...
Will Richie even be playing 7? It's just mind games re the captaincy but I hope his face dodges the knees coming into the ruck in the early stages.
Posted 22:51 13th August 2012
Ripzy007 says...
thanks trinats2 for the info...McCaw will definitely listen to you...
Posted 21:33 13th August 2012
hybrid187 says...
Some old bloke Trinats ?
You mean captain of the team that dominates their respective sport far more than any other in any sport, world wide ?
Oh and Player of the Year twice, or 3 times ?
Posted 19:21 13th August 2012
rakavi187 says...
Hands off Gold 7....
what the ref will say all night long..
Posted 17:17 13th August 2012
Trinats2 says...
The world's best openside flanker against some old bloke with that much strapping, he looks like the michelin man. No contest.
"We've got to make sure we don't allow him to do that," added McCaw
I think you find with a NH ref the rucks will be policed and you'll have to stay on side and keep your hands out this time Richie !!!
Posted 16:02 13th August 2012