Rugby: Samoa first target for focused ABs
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldEveryone wants the All Blacks to see red but they're not playing the game, preferring to keep a blue-eyed focus on Friday's test in Auckland against Samoa.While most of yesterday's rugby focus was trained...
Gregor Paul: All Blacks halfback squeeze will be as tight as ever
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt was a hard enough business for the All Blacks picking their 33-man squad, but the really big calls will come this week when they have to name their team to start against Samoa.The squeeze will be on...
End of Lions tour for Stuart Hogg
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperStuart Hogg has been ruled out of the remainder of British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand because of injury. The Scotland full-back sustained a facial fracture sustained in the match against the Canterbury...
Black Boot Legends Gallery comes to Wellington waterfront with historic All Blacks photos
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA new rugby display has opened two weeks before Lions fans invade the capital.The Black Boot Legends Gallery opened on the Waterfront today, featuring 20 historic photos from the All Blacks European Tour...
Bytown Blues Update June 12th 2017
9 years ago by Bytown Blues RugbyTraining this week: U6-U10: Wednesday 1800 -1900 Canterbury High School U12: Monday & Wednesday 1830-2000 Canterbury High School U14: Monday & Wednesday 1830-2000 Canterbury High School U16:...
Rugby: Beauden Barrett says focus on Samoa, not Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldForget the Lions; right now it's all about Samoa for the All Blacks, according to key playmaker Beauden Barrett.The All Blacks have their one hitout before the Lions series starts at Eden Park in a fortnight...
Form Team of the Week - How many Lions make our team?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBy Nigel YaldenWith only one game of Super Rugby played, it seemed pointless to do a NZ Form Team of the Week. So rather than give Radio Sport Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden a relaxing weekend off, we instead...
Rugby: Injury boost for All Blacks ahead of Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks assembled in Auckland today and received an immediate boost from what had appeared a concerning casualty ward.A number of frontline players came into camp under injury clouds after a bruising...
Chris Rattue: Red alert - smashing Lions suddenly reveal All Black squad frailties
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldYou can fret about French referees, but I'll save all the angst for the state of the All Blacks after watching the mighty Lions destroy the Crusaders.Beauden Barrett's thigh injury is at the top of the...
Rugby: The good news for All Blacks fans ahead of the Lions test series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe good news for All Blacks fans awakening today is that last night's referee won't be involved in the test series. Beyond an acceptance that the British and Irish Lions are a much better side than they...
