Tale of the Tours: The four nations 'couldn't cut the mustard'
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe British & Irish Lions are seeking just their second series win on New Zealand soil in the 129-year history of clashes between touring sides and New Zealand rugby finest.As excitement grows for the...
Rugby: Steve Hansen confirms 2019 World Cup will almost certainly be his last as coach
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSteve Hansen has confirmed he will almost certainly stand down as All Blacks coach after the World Cup, paving the way for an almighty battle to replace him.Appointed as head coach in late 2011, Hansen...
Provincial Barbarians squad confirmed for Lions Series
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Provincial Barbarians coach Clayton McMillan has confirmed the final selection of his squad to open the NZ Lions Series on 3 June in Whangarei. The final selection includes several changes...
All Blacks win top Spanish award
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks have won the 2017 edition of Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Sport. The team won the award - one of the most eminent distinctions in the Spanish- speaking world - for...
Rugby: Kieran Read winds back clock
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIf there is a positive to Kieran Read's injury-ravaged past few months it is that he has potentially bought himself another good year of top-class football.Yesterday he announced he has re-signed with...
Bytown Blues Update May 24th 2017
9 years ago by Bytown Blues RugbyTraining this week: U6-U10: Wednesday 1800 -1900 Canterbury U12: Monday & Wednesday 1830-2000 Canterbury U14: Monday & Wednesday 1830-2000 Canterbury Senior Men: Tuesday and Thursday 1820-2030 Canterbury...
Rugby: New Zealand security given thumbs up ahead of Lions tour
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand police and security personnel have received strong endorsement ahead of the Lions tour.But Neil Fergus, chief executive of Sydney-based Intelligent Risks company, and who has worked in New...
Evolution, tribalism and the NRC
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe success of Super Rugby depends on (1) evolution and (2) tribalism. In New Zealand you have a number of provinces playing in the NPC. You have teams from Otago, Canterbury, Auckland, Wellington and...
Cornish Pirates sign Kiwi Dan Koster
9 years ago by Cornish PiratesThe Cornish Pirates have confirmed that Kiwi centre Dan Koster has signed a one-year contract with the Cornish Pirates. A former Canterbury under 20s and more recently Canterbury 'B' player, is an experienced...
All Blacks captain Kieran Read re-signs until 2019
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks captain Kieran Read has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2019 and will have a new provincial team.Read has revealed he is returning to the province where he was born and raised, and has...
