Shields to lead Hurricanes against Brumbies
9 years ago by Super RugbyCurrent Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes have named loose forward Brad Shields to captain the side for the first time in Friday’s Super Rugby match against the Brumbies at McLean Park in Napier....
Whitelock commits to Crusaders and NZ Rugby
9 years ago by Super RugbyThe New Zealand Rugby Union and Canterbury Rugby have announced that Sam Whitelock has re-signed with Christchurch based Super Rugby franchise the Crusaders. Whitelock is the All Blacks most capped lock...
Lions make four Super Rugby changes for Jaguares
9 years ago by Super RugbyJohannesburg based Super Rugby franchise the Lions have named a team with four changes to play the Jaguares at Emirates Airline (Ellis) Park on Friday. Andries Coetzee will run out in his 50th Super Rugby...
Watch: Exeter celebrate Nowell's Lions call-up
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsJack Nowell celebrates with his Exeter Chiefs team-mates after finding out he had been selected for the British and Irish Lions.
New job for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen as he becomes poppy ambassador
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has a new job - and it's for a cause that's close to his heart.The 2015 World Cup-winner has signed up as an ambassador for this year's RSA Poppy Appeal.Hansen said the cause...
England legend Neil Back on Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell and the...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoEngland legend Neil Back says Jack Nowell's characteristics both on and off the pitch made him a strong choice for the Lions squad.The winger became the first ever player to be named in the Lions squad...
Lions must be 10 per cent fitter to beat All Blacks - strength and conditioning coach
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe Lions will need to be at least 10 per cent fitter than they were in Australia in 2013 to take on the All Blacks according to Paul Stridgeon, their head of strength and conditioning. Having been part...
Exeter Chiefs players react to Jack Nowell's inclusion in the...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoFollowing the news that Exeter Chiefs' full-back Jack Nowell has been included in the Lions' squad ahead of their upcoming tour of New Zealand, the 24-year-old's players past and present took to social...
Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell on his call-up to the British...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoJack Nowell says it is a dream come true to have been selected for the British & Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand this summer.The Exeter Chiefs and England star was named in Warren Gatland's 41-man...
Horne returns for Waratahs against Kings
9 years ago by Super RugbySydney Super Rugby franchise the Waratahs have named their team to play the Southern Kings with Rob Horne returning from injury. Coming off the back of a bye, the Waratahs have used the opportunity to...
