Barretts aplenty in All Blacks side to take on British and Irish Lions
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named a formidable squad for the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions in late June and early July. Kieran Read has been named as captain of the side...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby sign Irish-qualified scrumhalf James Mitchell Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the signing of scrumhalf James Mitchell on a two-year deal. Full story Cloete back...
The High Five: Blues vs British and Irish Lions
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe second match of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand has been played and in front of 40,000 at Eden Park in Auckland the Blues have run out victors to secure a famous victory by 22 points...
6 Stars who could line out for the Maori All Blacks
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Maori All Black squad announcement we look at some of the stars that could line out against the Lions in Rotorua this month. Damien McKenzie Standing at 5'7 & just over 80kg,...
Watch: Coach Steve goes boat-racing
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWith the America's Cup and Lions tour both occupying our sporting attention, Coach Steve takes some time out from the rugby to offer the sailors some advice.Turns out Coach Steve can call on quite a memorable...
Gatand: 'Not a lot of difference' between Super Rugby sides and All Blacks'
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBritish and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says there is 'not a lot of difference between Super Rugby sides and the All Blacks'
British and Irish Lions: Super Rugby sides 'close to All Blacks' - Gatland
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLions boss Warren Gatland says the standard of the Super Rugby sides rivals the All Blacks, after the 22-16 defeat by the Blues.
Warren Gatland is ruining the Lions series
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auHe may well bristle at the suggestion of a one dimensional ‘Warren Ball’ approach but he deserves much of the criticism. The rest must go to Rob Howley, the unimaginative ‘backline skills’...
'Lions must play to strengths'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyChristian Cullen says the British and Irish Lions must stick to their strengths and not copy New Zealand's style if they are to get back to winning ways.
Cloete back in SA ‘A’ squad for French Barbarians
9 years ago by South African RugbySouthern Kings flank Chris Cloete has been drafted back into the SA ‘A’ team following Jean-Luc du Preez’s elevation to the Springbok squad. Du Preez, who was invited to train...
