Jono Gibbes is highly unlikely to change the nature of the team, but he is likely to see the sense in ensuring his side know what to do when the tide of a match starts to turn against him, and a strong defence is called for. It may involve him opening his contacts to bring in a snarling, Kiwi attack dog to whip the defence into shape. After all, keeping a tighter defence will make life easier for Clermont when they eventually go on the attack, READ MORE
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Waikato revival in 2018 sees MooLoo men rejoin Mitre 10 Cup Premiership
Over the entire 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, roving rugby vlogger Paul Edwin Bains has followed the ‘road of revival’ for Waikato rugby. A team demoted from the top division a year earlier, they completed their redemption on Friday when they defeated Otago 36-13. The quick reversal of fortunes was an optimal return on the goals […] READ MORE
Dan McFarland links up with Ulster
With the announcement on Sunday that the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) had reached a mutual agreement, Dan McFarland began his role as Head Coach with Ulster Rugby last Monday. McFarland signed a three-year contract as Ulster’s new head coach back in April however, the SRU insisted that he […] READ MORE
Ulster secures Champions Cup place despite challenges on and off pitch
Over the 2017/18 season, the ups and downs have been both an interruption and an example of professional rugby. But surely, Ulster secures Champions Cup status despite challenges on and off pitch READ MORE
New Head Coaching Positions Announced for Hurricanes and Waikato Rugby
Two roles within New Zealand Rugby have been confirmed. One was a return that was less pronounced, while the other seemed to be the ‘worst kept secret’ in recent memory. However, both new Head Coaching positions announced for the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise, and the Waikato Rugby provincial team, only cement the quality of coaches […] READ MORE