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Alby Mathewson never imagined he would play for the red and blacks

1 decade ago by Stuff.co.nz

It's fair to say it might take a while to get used to Alby Mathewson running around in the red and black Canterbury strip.  The 30-year-old former All Black halfback had his first training session...

The greatest No 8s of all time: Kieran Read

1 decade ago by Rugby World

New Zealand's Kieran Read is fast becoming the greatest No 8 of all time Kieran Read of New ZealandMajor teams: Canterbury, Crusaders Country: New Zealand
 Test span: 2008- New Zealand caps: 87 (80 starts)...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Faosiliva set for disciplinary hearing    Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel this evening (Wednesday), with charges of striking Gloucester's...

Alby Mathewson joins Canterbury squad

1 decade ago by Canterbury

Former All Black halfback Alby Mathewson has joined the Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup squad as injury cover for Mitchell Drummond.   “It is hugely disappointing to lose Mitchell Drummond to injury...

The top 5 players to watch in the Mitre 10 Cup

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Mitre 10 Cup at full swing, we take a look at the outstanding players of the league:   Jordie Barrett   Jordie made the Barrett family proud by being the fifth and last of the Barrett...

Nathan Earle brilliance in the Mitre 10 Cup

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England U20 and Saracens speedster is setting the Mitre 10 Cup alight with Canterbury. 

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zebo ruled out for 5 weeks   Munster has confirmed that Simon Zebo sustained a fractured rib in Munster's opening round victory last weekend. The international winger and full-back is expected to...

Injury rules Drummond out for season

1 decade ago by Canterbury

Canterbury halfback Mitchell Drummond is set to miss the remainder of the Mitre 10 Cup season, after sustaining a broken left fibula during training.   He will undergo an...

What's on TV this weekend

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

A mammoth weekend rugby is upon us, so check out our personalised rugby TV guide for this weekends fixtures.  Times below are UK/IRE.   Friday: Southland vs Auckland (08:35) - Sky Sports...