In a real professional sport, such as football, international managers are fixtures in the stands at club matches. Their players are often far flung…
In a real professional sport, such as football, international managers are fixtures in the stands at club matches. Their players are often far flung…
The Crusaders have suffered another potential blow as their ill-fated Super Rugby defence lurches from bad to worse - and Sonny Bill Williams has…
I’ve seldom been happier to see the All Blacks lose, than during their 2020 and 2022 defeats to Argentina. Now, I don’t relish seeing…
It was the was the ultimate mix of old and new; and the greatest display of wet weather rugby we’re ever likely to see.…
I’ll start with a quick aside, before I get to the topic of Super Rugby Pacific’s alleged Super Round. I was 18 or 19…
As we finish up our list of the 50 players we think are set to make a splash in 2024, it’s important to recognise…
The Highlanders picking up the mantle of the black sheep of the Kiwi rugby teams from the Blues has meant the team has become…
Super Rugby Pacific has been dominated by the Kiwis so far for a reason: incredibly strong depth. It’s the obstacle that the Australian and…
When Joe Schmidt was announced as Eddie Jones’ successor last month, many were pleasantly surprised. Others, however, questioned what it said about Australia’s coaching…
Unfortunately, the only criteria for this Dream XV are that you had to have passed away. During my research, I thought of potential players…
Unfortunately, the only criteria for this Dream XV are that you had to have passed away. During my research, I thought of potential players…
Unfortunately, the only criteria for this Dream XV are that you had to have passed away. During my research, I thought of potential players…
Within Super Rugby, there are a few teams that have looked to challenge the Crusaders' stranglehold on the trophy. While the Blues and Chiefs…
Within Super Rugby, there are a few teams that have looked to challenge the Crusaders' stranglehold on the trophy. While the Blues and Chiefs…
Within Super Rugby, there are a few teams that have looked to challenge the Crusaders' stranglehold on the trophy. While the Blues and Chiefs…
Which players will take Super Rugby Pacific by storm? Will Australia and the Pacific Islands mountain a charge? Soon, we will find out. We…
Rugby union in Australia and New Zealand is in danger of becoming irrelevant unless it reconnects to the community game and prioritises “quality over…
Super Rugby is set for a serious shake-up in 2024 with new coaches and players, and as the season progresses, many of the players…
A shoulder injury requiring surgery has ruled New Zealand and Crusaders fullback Will Jordan out of the Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The fullback will…
Sir Colin Meads was the stereotypical New Zealand rugby player with humble, self-deprecating and reserved characteristics.
It has been an encouraging few years for the Chiefs under coach Clayton McMillan. The men from Waikato have been transformed since his ascendency…
It has been widely said by many cheeky Kiwi fans that Aussie teams play second fiddle to New Zealand in Super Rugby Pacific. While…
Chalking up his World Cup stint under Wallabies coach Eddie Jones as a valuable learning experience, Jason Ryles has continued to draw on rugby…
How good is rugby? Truth is, it's very good and few things are more enjoyable for rugby fans than debating the impact of great…
How good is rugby? Truth is, it's very good and few things are more enjoyable for rugby fans than debating the impact of great…
How good is rugby? Truth is, it's very good and few things are more enjoyable for rugby fans than debating the impact of great…
In a real professional sport, such as football, international managers are fixtures in the stands at club matches. Their players are often far flung…
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Jacko, not sure many NZ OS players from NZ are even test standard any more. Would be had pushed to name a European base…(more)