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As good as the theatre has been on the field so far during the All Blacks versus Lions series, events off the field have…
The red card to Sonny Bill Williams turned the All Blacks' series against the British and Irish Lions on its head. The referee had…
Since professionalism was ushered into rugby in 1996 the game has undoubtedly seen enormous change. From the way the game is played to the…
As expected, much has been made of the new selections included in the All Blacks squad for 2016. The year following a World Cup…
Too often in the past the European nations' tours of their southern hemisphere counterparts were little more than a complete waste of time. They…
Goal kicking could well be the greatest threat to the All Blacks' success in the 2016 international season. No matter what anyone says about…
Judging by his character, Ma'a Nonu isn't likely to be too perturbed by Dan Carter and Richie McCaw stealing most of the limelight. They…
According to most major betting sources, the All Blacks are heavy favourites heading into this Saturday's Rugby World Cup final. Odds are usually a…
Much like at a corporate dinner party, where one has to pass through the hors d'oeuvres filled with all the small talk, awkward laughter…
The Wallabies thoroughly deserved their victory on Saturday night, there is no doubting it. They outplayed the All Blacks and are worthy Rugby Championship…
Last week marked 100 days until the kick off for Rugby World Cup 2015. Though celebrating the 100-day mark seemed more a marketing ploy…
One of the interesting subplots in 2015 was always going to be the contest between Ma'a Nonu and Sonny Bill Williams for the All…
One thing that has struck me this year watching Super Rugby is the growing number of Pacific Island players now plying their trade within…
Watching the Highlanders in 2015 just further exemplifies the sorry state of affairs at the Blues and rugby in New Zealand's capital city, arguably…
The All Black-laden Crusaders host a buoyant Lions side in Round 5 of Super Rugby in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon. Join The Roar for…
![[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog](https://cdn4.theroar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Kieran-Read-resize-415x285.jpg)
The rain finally arrived during the second half of England's tussle with the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday, after an ominous black cloud…
I don't usually like to make bold statements, too often they come back to bite you. Call it superstitious but in my opinion making…
It's a little under twelve months until the Rugby World Cup final will be held at world rugby's most famous venue. And it's quite…
Another 'get out of jail free' card was used by the All Blacks on Saturday night, as once again they somehow managed to snatch…
What a difference a couple of months makes. It wasn't so long ago that Australian rugby was riding high. The Waratahs had secured victory…
Great article!!
Incredible to hear that 10,000 fans watched Spain v Portugal, a great crowd. And the crowds for the Georgian games are very impressive. Wouldnt it be fantastic to see a southern hemisphere nation play Georgia on an end of year tour. What exactly is stopping that from happening now?? Money, security??
Thanks for writing about an article that we dont hear enough about.
European Nations Cup: Growing crowds and a growing future
Good point about his combination with Carter Riccardo, they play so well together.
I agree that he was worthy of a nomination.
Nonu the king of All Black centres
Hi Peter, perhaps more importantly lets watch how the French react to the haka! Remember 2007?!
Intrigue as north and south prepare to do battle
Hi John, I completely agree that the hardest thing for small nations is being able to match the bigger nations in attack. And this is what I meant when I said their inclusion is now bearing fruit, for the first time since their inclusion in the RC it looks like they have the real ability to mix their renowned forward power with attacking ability in the backs and across the park.
Intrigue as north and south prepare to do battle
Taylorman I agree with what you are saying, each of the games with the exception of the Aus v Scotland game is open I believe. Sure there are favourites but as we have seen in the past, test match rugby at this level and with this much on the line is so tight and therefore games could be decided by one moment of brilliance or one ref decision etc.
What a weekend it will be!
Intrigue as north and south prepare to do battle
Thanks BB. That would be great to see wouldn’t it! The Boks are looking strong, it will be interesting to see who they go for in the second row.
Intrigue as north and south prepare to do battle
Vito at 6 the selection that stands out.
NMS could mean Dagg and Jane are now going to struggle to make the cup squad…
Eden Park showdown irrelevant for World Cup
Great article mate, really enjoyed that. Kamo was a legend of a player. 10 years in the All Blacks and like you said, always consistently good.
A Beer With An All Black: Ian Jones
I’m a kiwi mate, was meant to write NZ’s largest city but for whatever reason I wrote NZ’s capital city, honest mistake!
The Highlanders are curing the New Zealand Blues
oops, written too late at night, obviously needed to go to bed! Naholo is who I was obviously meaning!
The Highlanders are curing the New Zealand Blues
Penalty Crusaders. Carter puts it out and the ref blows full time. The Crusaders win it 34-6!!
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
Knock on Crusaders and the Lions are hot on attack, scrum in front 5 metres out. What they lack in attacking ability this Lions side makes up in attitude.
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
Mccaw getting through a huge amount of work on defence
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
Only 2 minutes to go now
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
And the Crusaders get the all important 4 try bonus point, Carter adds the conversion, its 34-6 Crusaders
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
Read intercept and its a TRY!
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
Armand van der Merwe proving a real handful since hes been on
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
Ten mins to go, Crusaders lead 27-6
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
both teams knock on and that sums up the game in a way, a rather ordinary spectacle
[VIDEO] Crusaders vs Lions highlights: Super Rugby, scores, blog
MM – I hear what you are saying re world cup cycles but like it or not I think it is now pretty much part of every teams thinking.. You need experience to win world cups so if guys aren’t going to make the next one bringing in talent earlier on in the cycle will pay dividends come world cup time. I suppose that is the thinking anyway!
There has been a fair bit in the NZ media but mainly around the midfield and new selections. 7 of the 8 world cup winning pack should start the first test.
I am not sure enough is being made of the goal kicking issue. Tight test matches are often won on goal kicking and Sopoanga excluded the other candidates have been pretty aweful in super rugby. Barrett is totally hit and miss, exclude the pun!
Time for Fekitoa to step up to the mark