Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Speaking to Scott Scrafton on Friday night, the young Auckland lock is optimistic. While his team had just endured a less than satisfactory game against the Chiefs, the West Aucklander hopes his enthusiasm rubs off on his team mates. At 24, and in his third year of representing the Blues, he has the work rate […] READ MORE
Discussion in New Zealand this week, has returned to the longstanding question ‘what to do with Eden Park?’ The home of the very first Rugby World Cup, site of two RWC victories for the All Blacks and Cricket World Cup matches, but commonly thought of as poorly positioned and an ageing white elephant. All sentiment […] READ MORE
In a surprising call, which has both admirers and rugby fans wondering ‘why?’ Sir Graham Henry has offered his assistance to the province he lead from 1993-1996. He was named as an assistant coach of the new Auckland Rugby management team, that will hope to return to side to better days. This is due to […] READ MORE
Known for his focus on the field, and for his charisma and respect off of it, Last Word on Rugby was unsure if the message to interview Sean Fitzpatrick was ill-timed. He was on holiday with family mind you. But wishing to gain an insight into understanding rugby from both hemispheres, Fitzpatrick has the perfect […] READ MORE
The list gets ever longer; with George Moala added to the former-All Blacks who have joined French Rugby. Clermont Auvergne confirming that the four test All Black is the latest in the long list of men headed offshore. If fans are alarmed at this signing, it is a trend which does not seem like ending […] READ MORE
Considering any season, when not included in the major finals match, the majority of sports coaches would say they were not entirely happy. Naturally, the ‘will to win’ is strong, but Harbour Rugby head coach Tom Coventry is still glowing over his sides resurgence in the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership. “We obviously want what Canterbury […] READ MORE
After two years absence, the traditional Battle of the Bridge fixture was renewed in Albany yesterday. North Harbour hosted their neighbour and rival Auckland and claimed an historic win over their Premiership opponents. On a calm, bright afternoon, the cards fell the way of Harbour Rugby, who turned the tables on Auckland to record their […] READ MORE
From such a great start, the Harbour Rugby side’s next step of their 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership season is the ‘hardest yet’. On Sunday, they face Auckland at QBE Stadium. Last Word on Rugby spoke with Tom Coventry leading up to the ‘Battle of the Bridge’. The Mitre 10 (M10) Cup competition is in […] READ MORE
Since the end of the 2016 season, the Blues Super Rugby franchise has been canvassing for new staff. In an effort to turn successive years of disappointment around, current head coach Tana Umaga this week confirmed his final appointment that makes the Blues Super Rugby Coaching Group Complete. Two recent appointments have been confirmed by head coach Tana Umaga […] READ MORE
Over the last six weeks, women’s provincial rugby sides have battled for national supremacy. Nine teams faced the other, to reach the final of the Farah Palmer Cup. Over two hours on Saturday, four sides fought it out in the semi final matches, to decide the two best women’s sides in New Zealand. Farah Palmer […] READ MORE
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