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In securing his second French Top14 trophy, Jerome Kaino added to his ‘rugby-collection of awards’ over an almost 20-year career as a professional rugby player. Heralded for his individual skills, as well as his team-first priorities, Kaino has gone from provincial to International, to the European rugby market, in search of challenges – and he […] READ MORE
Some players leaving New Zealand Rugby, can grab headlines for all the wrong reasons. But Julian Savea has seen the writing on the wall, to leave space for the next tier of players to move into his place. And that is an issue NZR have to deal with constantly. READ MORE
In yet another narrow finish, the Chiefs v Blues local derby was an exciting fixture with the two traditional rivals competing in the second of their inter-conference match. The Waikato side got the better of the Auckland team, yet the two coaches reaction shows how closely fought it was on the field READ MORE
In moves that reduce the All Blacks pool of International caps by 150 tests, two senior men this week have called time on their roles with New Zealand. Each will conclude this years Super Rugby campaigns, as Wyatt Crockett elected to end his All Blacks career, while Jerome Kaino signs with Toulouse French Top14 club. Even […] READ MORE
Jerome Kaino still has the right to represent the All Blacks, and putting off field issues aside, the veteran flanker still has a lot to give to the team. READ MORE
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
After the All Blacks held their composure best up in Auckland, the second test of this highly popular DHL Lions Series holds fans full attention. ‘Who will triumph?; Which player changes will bear the most rewards?’ and other questions are on the lips of fans across the Rugby World. More of those now exist after the […] READ MORE
Overnight, the Kieran Read injury sustained during the Cheetahs v Crusaders game has raised concerns for the New Zealand All Blacks team. That, along with minor surgery taken by Jerome Kaino and an ankle sprain for Ben Smith, places an injury-cloud over all three men’s All Blacks v Lions availability. Injury is an issue for […] READ MORE
In the last of the Super Rugby New Zealand franchise features, the focus moves to the most northern province. Three-time Champions, the Blues 2017 Super Rugby campaign holds as much promise as the others. The key for the Auckland side will be how second-year coach Tana Umaga can build-in self belief in his group. Former […] READ MORE
Who can go to the Brisbane Global Tens? This has been the question, & confusion, as participation by All Blacks Brisbane Tens stars are now withdrawn READ MORE