Vaea Fifita hurdles the opposition with outrageous jump
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wellington Lions pulled off a dramatic win in the Mitre 10 Cup Cup earlier today, beating Counties Manukau at the death. Earlier in the match though it was this incident that left a lot of onlookers...
Mitre10 Highlights: North Harbour v Counties Manukau (Round 1)
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour secured a slender 20-17 victory over Counties Manukau in the opening match of the Mitre 10 Cup. Each side managed one try and penalty in the first half as we were deadlocked at 10-10 at the...
Jeff Probyn: Academy rejects must have a Championship bolthole
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperAs usual, the letters to The Rugby Paper bring up some interesting points that would otherwise be missed and Jeff Gage has hit on one such point. Gage asked how England rugby had managed to miss some of...
Super Rugby Highlights: Blues vs Waratahs
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an entertaining match, the Blues secured a 34-28 win over the Waratahs in the final round of Super Rugby. The first half was a tight affair, with the Blues taking a 12-7 lead into the break. Each side...
Super Rugby Highlights: Blues vs Brumbies
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues ran out emphatic 40-15 winners over the Brumbies in round 16 of Super Rugby. The Blues started strongly and ran in four first half tries to two to lead 28-15 at the break. The Blues...
Francis to add voice to Blues’ backline
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auEngland-born Piers Francis will make his Super Rugby debut against the Jaguares as the Blues seek to improve their backline communication. The Counties Manukau five-eighth will wear the No.12 jersey, outside...
