New Zealand hammer France with helping hand from referee
8 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand 49-14 FranceReferee awards try after blocking French playersWinger Rieko Ioane scored three tries while Damian McKenzie crossed twice in a full display of his attacking abilities as the All...
Top Performers - New Zealand vs France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamien McKenzie In the absence of outhalf stalwart Beauden Barrett, the 23-year-old Chief put on a masterclass. He dictated the tempo of the game perfectly, knowing when to play...
How the World Rankings will be impacted by this weekend's Test results
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe third week of the June Internationals will be a bit of a dead rubber for some, while one match in particular is a series decider. Here is a look at all the big games over the weekend, and how the...
What To Expect From The Last Weekend of the 2018 June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final weekend of June Test rugby is a lineup of mouth-watering encounters that could persuade any rugby fanatic to either stay in all day on Saturday or spend the day at their favourite bar. The...
Referees caught in middle of World Rugby’s lack of clarity on laws
8 years ago by The GuardianFrance have been on wrong end of decisions against New Zealand, with World Rugby and referees disagreeing over vital interpretationsSteve Hansen was asked this week if he would consider putting the series...
Sonny Parker to return home to New Zealand
8 years ago by London WelshAfter spending his first holiday in his native New Zealand for over 4 years, Sonny has confirmed his long-stated wish to return to the southern hemisphere-after nearly 20 seasons as an elite sportsman...
The All Black Quartet Set to Make Their Test Debuts
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the four players set to make their test debut in the All Blacks jersey this weekend in the third and final test against France. Shannon Frizell The 25-year-old Tongan-born...
All Blacks team named for third Series Test against France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have confirmed their team for the third Series Test against France on Saturday. The key feature is the selection of new All Blacks Shannon Frizell in the number six jersey...
Parra leads France in third Test as Bastareaud exits and Sonny Bill returns
8 years ago by Rugby DumpFrench coach Jacques Brunel has called on veteran halfback Morgan Parra to captain the side for the third Test in Dunedin on Saturday night. Parra will take over for Bastareaud, who was skipper for the...
Ireland to face New Zealand in November as autumn internationals announced
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt's Grand Slam champions are set to take on World Champions New Zealand in November, Irish Rugby has confirmed.
