There has been an erudite and fascinating discussion taking place on The Roar about my use of the words ‘first five-eighths’ to describe the position on the rugby field of the player standing directly outside the halfback.
In the New Zealand Herald on 13 December, Gregor Paul picked his World Team of the Year.
The suits in rugby union would love to sign the best player in the NRL, but it is doubtful if the brilliant Jonathan Thurston would fit in to the robotic team environment of the 15 man game.
The Marseille game between France and the All Blacks was a wonderful display of purposeful ball-in-hand rugby and a clear demonstration of the importance of physical dominance in the backs.
New Zealand rugby coach Graham Henry has made three changes from the team that beat England 19-6 for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille.
New Zealand scored 13 unanswered second-half points to beat an improved England side 19-6 in the rugby Test at Twickenham on Saturday.
All Black playmaker Dan Carter was included in a near full-strength New Zealand side unveiled by coach Graham Henry here on Wednesday for this weekend’s Twickenham encounter against England.
Today’s on-line edition of the NZ Herald shows the same shot twice of Carter’s head-high tackle. Under one of the shots is the line: Did Carter deserve a one match ban for his high tackle?
New Zealand five eighth Dan Carter is set to miss the All Blacks’ Test match against Italy on Saturday after being banned for one week here Tuesday for a high tackle on Wales halfback Martin Roberts.
About ten minutes before the end of the enthralling Wales Vs New Zealand Test match at the Millennium Stadium, the Welsh half-back Martin Roberts was making a dash for the All Blacks try line when Dan Carter came from his blind side and hammered him in a tremendous tackle.
Steve Hansen took aim at Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland as the All Blacks prepare to fight to clear star pivot Dan Carter of a dangerous high tackle charge in London Tuesday.
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has been cited for a dangerous tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts during Saturday’s Test at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.
Young winger Zac Guildford will make his debut while lock Jason Eaton will play his first run-on Test in 27 months amid six changes to the All Blacks starting 15 to face Wales on Sunday (AEDT).
Superstar five-eighth Dan Carter has warned the Wallabies there’ll be no let-ups from the relentless All Blacks in Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup showdown in Tokyo.
The season is all but over, but I came across a site which had chosen the greatest professional side ever so I decided to pick my own team and see what sort of opinions other Roarers might have.
Stephen Donald and Ma’a Nonu will form a new All Blacks midfield combination for their crucial Tri-Nations clash against South Africa in Hamilton on Saturday.
The Bledisloe Cup is gone again for the Wallabies after All Blacks five-eighth Dan Carter kicked a 79th minute penalty goal to give his side a heartstopping 19-18 Tri Nations Test victory at ANZ Stadium.
Recalled All Blacks rugby star Dan Carter says not to expect him to perform miracles against Australia this weekend and has described the development of Wallabies counterpart Matt Giteau as “pretty awesome”.
Five-eighth Matt Giteau says the entire Wallabies’ backline must step-up and show more leadership against the All Blacks on Saturday in the absence of injured skipper Stirling Mortlock.
Blockbusting All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu has warned New Zealand have a lot of room for improvement heading into Saturday’s Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup rugby clash with Australia.
