Rene Ranger set to return to New Zealand and the Blues
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe wrecking ball Rene Ranger is all set to return to New Zealand rugby later this year after he was granted an early release from his contract at Montpellier. He has played in France for two seasons,...
Rene Ranger heading home for family reasons
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumRene Ranger will re-join the Blues for the 2016 Super Rugby season, the former All Blacks cult hero returning home to New Zealand "primarily for family reasons" having gained an early release from his...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 23rd FebruaryScottish Rugby Union Approach Former Kiwi League International, Locke, Regarding Code Switch:The Scotland Rugby Union are reportedly chasing former Warriors and Kiwis fullback Kevin...
Newcastle sign half-back Takulua
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons have signed Tonga international scrum-half Sonatane Takulua with immediate effect from New Zealand side Northland. Takulua, 24, has agreed terms at Kingston Park through until...
Newcastle sign Tongan scrum-half Takulua
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNewcastle Falcons have bolstered their squad for the end-of-season run in with the signing of Tongan scrum-half Sonatane Takulua. Takulua will play the rest of the season at Newcastle and has signed...
James O'Connor, Adam Thomson start for Reds
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJames O'Connor and Adam Thomson will each make their Queensland Reds debut against Western Force at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, the high-profile recruits among four personnel changes to the team humiliated...
NPC: Hawke's Bay enters final
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Hawke's Bay had to survive a determined Northland fightback before claiming their place in the Championship final with a 26-21 win.
As it happened: Hawke's Bay v Northland
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandHawke's Bay hosted Northland in the first Championship ITM Cup semi-final from McLean Park in Naiper.
ITM Cup live updates: Auckland v Northland
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFollow LIVE coverage as Auckland hosts Northland in their ITM Cup match at Eden Park.
ITM Cup live updates: BOP v Otago
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFollow LIVE coverage as Bay of Plenty hosts Otago in their ITM Cup match in Mount Maunganui. 40mins BOP 19-10 OTATRY! Otago loosehead Aki Seiuli finishes off a series of deft passes that saw Otago streak...
