The party began seconds after the Wellington Rugby NPC side secured a well-earned, 18-26 win at Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch. Claiming the province’s first National Provincial Championship (NPC) title since 2000, it was the culmination of a season that peaked to perfection. And reaching that zenith against the established pack leaders Canterbury must have made celebrations […] READ MORE
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Some say Experimentation, others say All Blacks Squad Rotation
If changes made to the All Blacks squad named ahead of the Tri-Nations test are to allow for player rotation, that is one thing. If not then it must be for experimentation’s sake. That, in itself, is not an alien tactic for rugby teams. The Wallabies are themselves experimenting to a degree, yet the situations […] READ MORE
Six Uncapped Names to Watch in 2018 International Rugby
With a thrilling 2017 all but over, rugby fans can begin to look ahead to 2018 International Rugby. It will be a crucial year, with international teams beginning to ramp up preparations for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Equally individuals will be aiming to prove they warrant consideration for selection. Old-stagers will look to maintain […] READ MORE
NZ Rugby Grandstand – Week Six Mitre 10 Cup
They say luck comes in ‘threes’ and the Mitre 10 Cup celebrated plenty this week. That is ‘hatrick of tries’ and four players obliterated the opposition; as well as the statistics, during Week Five Mitre 10 Cup action. Another ‘double-header’ week where Southland and Bay of Plenty began the arduous schedule Wednesday. So by Sunday afternoon, […] READ MORE