Stuart Barnes to Warren Gatland: Picking Sam Warburton as captain is mistake
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTop British rugby commentator Stuart Barnes has warned the Lions against picking Sam Warburton as captain for the 10-match New Zealand tour.An expected 38-man squad is named on Thursday and despite a leg...
Chris Rattue: Stunning Beauden Barrett already beats Dan Carter, Jonah Lomu and the rest
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBeauden Barrett is the best back I've seen in rugby union ... bar one.It feels like a privilege to be here, in what is shaping as a Golden Beaudie Era.You can have Jonah Lomu, Dan Carter, David Campese,...
Tony Veitch: New Zealand's most divisive sportsmen
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhen it comes to sporting debate, this week we've seen it all - the good, bad and downright ignorant and disgusting.If there was ever any doubt over the standing of Sonny Bill Williams as New Zealand's...
Rugby: Nehe Milner-Skudder racing clock to face British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldHurricanes flyer Nehe Milner-Skudder looms as an unlikely starter for the impending All Blacks series against the British & Irish Lions, as he struggles to recover from yet another untimely injury.Named...
Rugby: Lima Sopoaga says sorry for 'homophobic' Instagram comment
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks first-five Lima Sopoaga has apologised for a homophobic comment made through social media. After Highlanders and national team-mate Malakai Fekitoa posted a photo of himself being kissed by...
Former All Black Tony Woodcock convicted and sentenced for drink driving
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldRetired All Black Tony Woodcock was caught behind the wheel while over the limit after "helping a mate kill some sheep". The 36-year-old was convicted and sentenced for drink driving earlier this month. ...
Australia downed by New Zealand once again in Las Vegas rugby sevens final
9 years ago by The GuardianAustralia women 5-28 New Zealand womenSecond time in a day the Kiwis beat trans-Tasman rivals History keeps repeating for Olympic rugby sevens champions Australia, beaten by arch-rivals New Zealand in...
England Women confirm three-Test June tour to New Zealand
9 years ago by England RugbyThe Red Roses will take part in a three Test tour of New Zealand in June as part of their preparations for the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Head coach Simon Middleton says it is a great opportunity...
Best Tries from week 4 of the November Internationals
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn order, the tries come from Argentina, England, Fiji, Romania, Ireland, Australia, Germany, Italy, England Women, Samoa, Scotland, Wales, New Zealand Women and the All Blacks.
