It is not often that you can write your own ‘swansong’ yet for some RWC 2023 Cup final NZL/RSA stars, it might be a picture perfect ending. Difficult enough to reach one RWC (Rugby World Cup) final, for a few this is going to be their second men’s Cup final. And for one individual, he […] READ MORE
Tag: Aaron Smith
What will the All Blacks bring to Cardiff Autumn International fixture?
After a mixed Rugby Championship tournament; which saw New Zealand lift the title -despite a defeat to South Africa and a first home loss to Argentina – this weekend’s Cardiff Autumn International fixture continues to demand the very best of the All Blacks 2022 team. After the All Blacks kicked off their northern hemisphere tour […] READ MORE
Aaron Smith All Blacks unavailability a Dichotomy on modern Rugby player
100-test All Black Aaron Smith has provided a unique Dichotomy of this professional rugby player today with his All Blacks unavailability choice, by choosing family ahead of a three-month odyssey overseas. Unique, as is his choice to not only stay home for the birth of his second child that was put ahead of his contractual […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Rookie: Kazuki Himeno ultra-impressive 2021 ‘Landers import
The ultra-impressive 2021 Highlanders import player Kazuki Himeno has already been praised with a ‘Rookie of the Year’ prize, yet he is a player who is still striving for more honours and respect from Super Rugby fans worldwide. Performances, like he again had on Friday night versus the ACT Brumbies, go a long way to […] READ MORE
Aaron Smith: star halfback ‘passes’ 150 Super Rugby caps
‘Passing’ 150 Super Rugby caps will see Aaron Smith join an exclusive club. He has been a one franchise man, who is maturing into one of the best halves in the modern game. At age 31, entering his premier stage of a Domestic and International career that has been crowned by a Super Rugby title […] READ MORE
NZ Rugby News: Lions Tour Preparation/Super Rugby Milestones
Stay tuned this week to NZ Rugby news, for confirmation of a fixture and an opponent, to be sure the preparations for the Lions tour are best arranged, to be sure that the All Blacks are 'ready and waiting' for the British and Irish Lions. READ MORE
Phenomenal New Zealand All Blacks ‘show their cards’ at 2019 RWC
To the delight of their wide fan base, a phenomenal New Zealand All Blacks team has literally ‘shown all their cards’ at 2019 Rugby World Cup. They have blitzed Ireland, to make a strong statement and proceed to the semifinals. And it was phenomenal, as they built on an impressive opening half of rugby, that […] READ MORE
One Step Closer to RWC2019 – All Blacks foundation group announced
As if the ultimate goal was untold, then an announcement from Steve Hansen and his selection panel has brought the focus in line. Taking one step closer to the Rugby World Cup 2019, the All Blacks foundation group was named. 41 names to be precise, with the news making rugby fans ears prick-up – knowing […] READ MORE
Time is now for Richie Mo’unga – NZLvARG
Few players call out so loudly for a starting Test spot, than Richie Mo’unga. The Crusaders and Canterbury first-five is very much proven in domestic competition – it seems [to the majority] that the time is now for Richie to be given his first test start – in the upcoming weekend’s test; NZLvARG He has […] READ MORE
Friday Night Football – Highlanders v Hurricanes
The feature match of Super Rugby on Friday June 1, is a superb local derby. The Highlanders v Hurricanes fixture is the taking center-stage for Super Rugby this Friday night, in the week ahead of the June International window. The two sides will battle it out in Dunedin, to see who can claim the competition points READ MORE