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Not that he would ever think so, but after the shift north of former Chiefs captain Charlie Ngatai, and the devastating injury to current skipper Sam Cane, the Chiefs Super Rugby leadership change is a Brodie Retallick benefit. The self effacing team player is not likely to raise his hand for the task, but like the […] READ MORE
Every December, the best and brightest of New Zealand (NZ) Rugby get together to celebrate. Whatever the accomplishments individually, the NZ Rugby Awards is the best time to celebrate the sport, as a group. For women and men, players and referees, coaches and administrators, they all sit back and acknowledge each other’s efforts. To highlight […] READ MORE
With the naming of the All Blacks team to meet Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup test, one player can strike up a new achievement. Sonny Bill Williams, the often celebrated and – somewhat – derided player and individual, will earn his 50th cap on Saturday. You might think ‘only 50 tests?’ and you would […] READ MORE
It was supposed to be the other way around. The All Blacks were supposed to play an exceptional match in their Rugby Championship game against Argentina. The fresh talent was supposed to shine on the big stage. Instead, it was the host city and venue who shone brightest, as the All Blacks stuttered to a 46-24 […] READ MORE
When the All Blacks preparation camps were announced; prior to the Super Rugby season, it had a ‘tinge’ of controversy to it. But while only the Chiefs and Highlanders seemed to be directly affected by the removal of key men, Brodie Retallick is happy with All Blacks preparation camps progress. “In the past, we’ve had […] READ MORE
Returning to the field in 2018, most fans will agree that Brodie Retallick at the peak of his 'Rugby Powers'. The big lock has been in commanding form for the Chiefs, looking ahead to the June Internationals against France READ MORE
The Chiefs survived a more than a few big scares to beat the Bulls in front of their home fans in Hamilton. In a Chiefs fight back victory, the 41-28 final scoreline flattered the hosts, and did not reward the visitors efforts. Surely, a side coming off back-to-back losses, having traveled thousands of miles around […] READ MORE
At the 2017 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, there were many winners. But it was Super Sam Whitelock who took the Supreme Award in NZ Rugby. Claiming the Kel Tremaine Memorial Award, Sam Whitelock added that to his Investec Super Rugby player of the Year award, to cap a fantastic 12 months. Over that time, the lock […] READ MORE
The Crusaders have looked above and beyond any other side in Super Rugby so far; but they could face their toughest test yet once a difficult trip to South Africa is over. The next time that the Crusaders play in front of their home fans will be in a clash against the Hurricanes. Now the […] READ MORE
One of the most anticipated rugby test re-matches for some time was played out in Dublin today. It was certainly memorable, as the Ireland v New Zealand game captured the rugby world’s attention. In the end, the All Blacks reversed the result from Chicago, 9-21. Well worth the wait, the second match was a better result […] READ MORE
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