The news that so many have been dreaming of, is that much closer. Disclosed to media on Wednesday, April 14, Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua have been granted conditional Super Rugby licences by New Zealand Rugby which could set the stage for those sides to compete in 2022. In a significant step forward for Pacific […] READ MORE
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Māori All Blacks v Moana Pasifika a belated nod to Heritage
When these two sides clash, the Māori All Blacks v Moana Pasifika fixture on December 5 is going to be both a nod to cultural heritage of indigenous rugby culture in New Zealand, as well as one more reward for rugby fans who have had a ‘less than satisfactory year’ [thanks to Covid]. The colours […] READ MORE
Class acts from the 1970s – Rugby royalty
With the ‘halt in play’ affecting the 2020 seasons in both hemispheres, a retrospective look at some past players is due. Some of the rugby royalty from the 1970s is as better place as any to start. Being a child of that era, my own reflection on this generation has been learned over the years. […] READ MORE
New Years Honours List; Sir Bryan Williams and Sam Warburton OBE
In the just announced New Years Honours List, the rugby world has been recognized. Honours go to former-All Black Sir Bryan Williams and current Wales Rugby player Sam Warburton, OBE READ MORE