This weekend’s semi-final match in Christchurch will cement the ‘lone’ New Zealand Super Rugby finalist. That is because “there can be only one…” and fanfare aside, it is a pivotal fixture in the 2018 season. The feature teams are; the current holders, the Crusaders. They invite the 2016 holders down to Christchurch, to determine the finish […] READ MORE
Tag: Jordie Barrett
Barrett Brothers had a Terrific 2017
It might be stating the obvious, but one ‘rugby family’ will have plenty to celebrate at the end of year festivities. Scott Barrett held aloft the Super Rugby title. Beauden Barrett was voted the number one player by World Rugby (for the second year running). And Jordie Barrett had breakout season, before all three Barrett brothers […] READ MORE
David Havili Could Achieve All Black Dream In A Hurry
Impressive Crusaders fullback David Havili might just find himself having the opportunity to represent the All Blacks sooner than he could ever have imagined. The season is over for Jordie Barrett, all bar the medical confirmation. During the Hurricanes semifinal loss to the Lions; Barrett injured his shoulder and has most likely torn some crucial […] READ MORE
Damian McKenzie Called ‘The Best Player in Super Rugby’
Damian McKenzie may find himself missing out on a spot in the All Blacks squad, but his boss at the Chiefs had something else to say on the matter. With the All Blacks squad due to be named on Thursday, Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie appeared quietly surprised at the very notion that McKenzie could […] READ MORE
Executing the Perfect Cross-field Kick in Rugby – Beauden Barrett Special
But more so, the Barrett men are making the cross-field kick a 'tool of choice' to get quick, and expertly-directed ball out wide. It is deceiving many defenses and putting doubt in their opponents minds. But most of all, it is putting smiles on fans of the Hurricanes; and of all quality rugby union fans faces. READ MORE
Jordie Barrett: The Man To Watch
If there was one name that didn’t fail to capture attention during the Super Rugby transfer window; it was Jordie Barrett. Barrett signed with the Hurricanes for the 2017 Super Rugby season after turning down an offer from the Crusaders. Barrett will join his older brother, and 2016 IRB World Rugby Player of the Year […] READ MORE
Hurricanes All Set For 2017
2016 was banner year for the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise, putting the ‘crushing disappointment’ of losing the 2015 final on their home turf to the Highlanders behind them. They did that to finally take their maiden title, beating the Emirates Lions 20-3 in the decider at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. This year, target will firmly be […] READ MORE
All Blacks Squad For Northern Tour
The All Blacks have named a strong squad for their upcoming Northern Hemisphere tour to Chicago and to Europe beginning in two weeks time. Fresh off their 37-10 victory over the Wallabies, the All Blacks now turn their attention to the traditional end-of-year tour. This isn’t just a trip away for Steve Hansen and his […] READ MORE
NZ Rugby Grandstand–Week Two Mitre 10 Cup
Only after a number of weeks, you get the sense that the obsession that people say Kiwi’s have for rugby is true. It is why it is the ‘national game’. It appears to be everywhere–played in a stadium near you, down the road from you or published on a newspaper you read. That heightened awareness […] READ MORE