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Ranger after more ball against Rebels
10 May 2013In-form Rene Ranger is relishing the prospect of getting his hands on the ball more when he shifts back to centre for the Blues’ Super Rugby clash with the Melbourne Rebels in Auckland. Ranger had a frustrating time on the wing in the 18-17 win over the Stormers last weekend as the South Africans’ defence [...]
Kirwan wary of Reds' versatility
25 Apr 2013Blues coach John Kirwan says the Reds’ versatility of game plan is why he rates them the best team in Super Rugby. Ahead of their trip to Brisbane to face the Queenslanders on Friday night, the Blues are in a spot few would have predicted at the start of the season – top of the [...]
Sonny Bill ahead of NRL schedule: coach
17 Mar 2013Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes star back-rower Sonny Bill Williams is ahead of schedule in his transition back to the NRL. After coming off the bench in the Roosters’ defeat to South Sydney in round one, Williams was on the field from start to finish in the 16-14 win over the Warriors in Auckland [...]
Blues' Luatua wants Super Rugby payback
1 Mar 2013Blues loose forward Steven Luatua will have some personal motivation for a big Super Rugby performance against the Crusaders on Friday in Auckland. A week after making his debut off the bench last May, Luatua was elevated to the Blues’ starting 15 against the seven-time champions. It was a memorable night for him, but for [...]
Elliott's focus on setting standards
19 Feb 2013New coach Matthew Elliott is holding off predicting how well the Warriors will bounce back from a forgettable 2012 season in which they went from 2011 NRL grand finalists to third last. For Elliott, the answer will come when the competition reaches the hard slog of winter. For now, it’s all about setting and meeting [...]
Elliott uncertain over Warriors make-up
6 Feb 2013New Warriors coach Matthew Elliott says he still has “no idea” what shape his NRL side will take this season as they attempt to rebound from a woeful 2012. A surprise appointment as Brian McClennan’s successor in October, Elliott said he doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes he made at the start of his coaching [...]
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