After plenty of build-up, commentators can finally say 'let fans now enjoy June International Test Series'. We reflect on the major, three-Test series READ MORE
Tag: June Internationals
Rassie versus Eddie – Generals of Rugby
Rassie versus Eddie is really what Saturday’s Test match between England and South Africa comes down to. The history between the two rugby nations could be viewed as a slightly lesser form of warfare. Rassie versus Eddie The coaches involved easily comparable to generals of rugby. They plan out chess-like strategies to the ‘nth’ degree […] READ MORE
Friday Night Football – Highlanders v Hurricanes
The feature match of Super Rugby on Friday June 1, is a superb local derby. The Highlanders v Hurricanes fixture is the taking center-stage for Super Rugby this Friday night, in the week ahead of the June International window. The two sides will battle it out in Dunedin, to see who can claim the competition points READ MORE
Sonny Bill Williams injury affects All Blacks and Auckland Blues in different ways
Only this week it was revealed that an Sonny Bill Williams injury will remove the player for up to a month of rugby. It has affected the All Blacks and the Auckland Blues in different ways - with opportunities for others in the national team, while it might have cost the Blues all hope of reaching their objectives READ MORE
TJ Perenara now the equal of Aaron Smith
The most discussed position of attack in any rugby union side, is normally from the scrum base. The director, the instrument to orchestrate of much of the teams attack. And in 2018 TJ Perenara now the equal of Aaron Smith; in terms of who could start in the June International test series [on form] READ MORE
Australia v Ireland Test Series; a form challenger in 2018
Of all the June Internationals that will be contested, one is a 'juicy' looking feature. The Australia v Ireland Test Series. One where the form challenger in 2018 will meet a battled host who needs to ensure their players are on song. The Wallabies might face-up, but the reality is Ireland are a force in World Rugby READ MORE
Next five weeks of Rugby Heaven: Finals, Internationals, U20s, Sevens
Rugby heaven for some, would be back-to-back games. An endless supply of code, and over the next five weeks, some fans will feel they have found Nirvana. Not the grunge rock band, but a grouping of International XVs and 7s matches that are of the highest calibre. And with the 2019 Rugby World Cup only […] READ MORE
June Test series All Blacks squad announced
The full 33 man All Blacks squad has been announced for the June test series against France. It includes many established names, plus three new players - including a bolter, in Shannon Frizell. The group will be supported by two additional players, to be available for cover for injury/paternity leave READ MORE
What must Steve Hansen hope to achieve in 2018
With a Test series against France only weeks away, the talk around New Zealand Rugby is; what must Steve Hansen hope to achieve in 2018. Not necessarily a question, but a view on the aspirations and goals for the next month/six months and then looking towards a Rugby World Cup in September 2019. On Sunday, Steve Hansen […] READ MORE
Ben Lam: a case of Form that needs All Blacks ‘buy in’
For most, form is the consideration which is world-wide. Play well, and others will see that. So for New Zealand rugby player Ben Lam, leading all the try scoring stats is no good, if your form does not influence the most important men - the All Blacks selectors READ MORE