With several Test matches coming up, and three more International fixtures secured in 2018, the New Zealand Black Ferns are looking to Win on and off the Field. The news is looking good all around for women’s rugby in New Zealand [and across the globe]. A popular side, they have just played a women’s-version of […] READ MORE
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Let fans now enjoy June International Test Series
After plenty of build-up, commentators can finally say 'let fans now enjoy June International Test Series'. We reflect on the major, three-Test series READ MORE
Never Any Doubt of Highlanders Character (excerpt)
In the opening act of the Finals Series, the Highlanders traveled to Australia in an attempt to beat the Brumbies. With recent history favouring the home side, the only guarantee was that loyal fans knew there was never any doubt of Highlanders character. It was a hard task, made tougher by the conditions, but the […] READ MORE
Wales Autumn International Review: New Faces Offer Brighter Future
Wales ended 2017 in seventh place in the World Rugby rankings, following two wins and two defeats in their Under Armour international series. Robert Rees takes a look at their campaign and gives us a Wales autumn international review. Key Performances Wales have targeted a more attacking style of rugby this autumn, but it hasn’t […] READ MORE
Autumn Internationals: Wales V Australia Line-Up
Wales will kick off their four-game Autumn test series this Saturday against Australia. Robert Rees looks at who should be in the Wales v Australia line-up with Wales set to announce their squad on Thursday morning. Forwards Front Row Rob Evans, Ken Owens and Tomas Francis are the men Gatland is set to use, with […] READ MORE
Wales Autumn Contenders
The Autumn Internationals are less than a month away. Here are the 40 players that are Wales’ autumn contenders for the squad head coach Warren Gatland will pick to face Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Georgia. Forwards Front Row Props- Rob Evans, Nicky Smith, Tomas Francis, Samson Lee, Wyn Jones, Kieran Assiratti. Hookers- Ken […] 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
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
Four Nations Rugby League Final
The Four Nations Rugby League final will be played at Anfield this weekend, as the Kiwis and Kangaroos do battle on a foreign field, for league supremacy. The New Zealand team (Kiwis) are only just holding onto their number one world ranking, with two wins and a narrow drawn match with Scotland. A shock result, […] READ MORE
Scotland Set To Host Two International Test Matches
The sports calendar will be full this weekend in Scotland, as the nation enjoys two days of top-end representative football. Two Rugby and Rugby League matches see’s Scotland Set To Host Two International Test Matches this weekend. Beginning at Derwent Park Stadium, Workington, where the Bravehearts will face the New Zealand Kiwis rugby league team on Friday evening, […] READ MORE