The rugby world is in mourning, with the passing of a legend. A word that is fitting when it is spoken of Sir Colin Meads, the former-All Blacks captain. He passed away after a long battle with illness, and the great man will be remembered across the globe for his exploits on the field, and for […] READ MORE
Author: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor
All Blacks Win Big: What Went Wrong, What Went Right
The outcome of the game was an All Blacks win. And each side will walk away with questions over 'what went wrong' as much as 'what did we do right'. READ MORE
Jerome Kaino Leaves All Blacks Squad for Personal Reasons
Breaking News: The All Blacks management have publicly announced this afternoon that squad member Jerome Kaino has left the All Blacks team on Game Day, for ‘Personal Reasons’. This development follows unconfirmed newspaper reports published in Australia and New Zealand. These were of personal details of an ‘extra-marital affair [not confirmed by the player or his […] READ MORE
Harbour Rugby on Target to Establish Place in Mitre 10 Cup Premiership
The early matches will be small steps toward a bigger goal. And even though they are in the same stage of the season as every side involved in the Mitre 10 Cup, getting off to the right start will see Harbour rugby on target to build that respect the side believes they deserve. READ MORE
Rugby World Cup Records Under Fire in Ireland WRWC2017
So as the matches continue at Billings Park on Thursday, fans on hand will feel the excitement, hear the tackles and witness the joy, as teams celebrate. Fans from all around the world can listen, watch or stream the games. In Ireland, geographic barriers and Rugby World Cup records continue to fall at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017, as the game goes from strength to strength. READ MORE
Bledisloe Cup Match Selection for McKenzie and Squire Great Reward
Two new players have been introduced to the starting team, for the Bledisloe Cup match on Saturday, August 19. Liam Squire and Damian McKenzie get the nod over two veteran All Blacks, to reward great Super Rugby form (and more). Both players have had minimal opportunities in black, so the opening Bledisloe Cup match, and […] READ MORE
Harbour Rugby “Not Done Yet”
The new mantra for the Harbour rugby side of 2017 is "not done yet". They are looking to regain respect, after elevation to the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership READ MORE
Sports Science, and the Importance of Recovery in the Game of Rugby
Today, modern sports science is used to promote sport. It is enabling young and older athletes to rise to their potential. In fact, players benefit more today from the use of sports science than ever before. READ MORE
New Zealand Rugby Shift Focus Towards International Rugby
The Super Rugby season has ended – “long live the Crusaders!” That was the call of fans, and with the street parade only just finished in Christchurch, reflection on a valiant International franchise [club] season is concluded. So too, New Zealand Rugby shifts focus towards International rugby now, and toward a Women’s Rugby World Cup. […] READ MORE
Crusaders Crowned Super Rugby Champions for a Record Eighth Time
In all sense and purpose, last nights victory by the Crusaders over the Lions, has regained a ‘lost supremacy’ for one team. By claiming the championship, fans saw the Crusaders crowned Super Rugby Champions for a record eighth time. And that record was one which had taken a term to add to. Not since 2008, had […] READ MORE