Even with the win, head coach Chris Boyd was not entirely impressed in the 'Canes victory at Eden Park, 15-36. Constructed on a base of five tries, it required to insertion of key substitutions that would see the team elevated in the final 30 minutes, to hold back any Blues resurgence READ MORE
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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
Sevens Rugby Ready to ‘Promote the Ball’ This Summer
Sevens Rugby Ready To Promote The Ball READ MORE
Wholesale Changes for All Blacks v Argentina; The Rugby Championship
With so many wholesale changes for All Blacks v Argentina on Saturday, it appears that the rotation is being utilized during The Rugby Championship 2017 READ MORE
New Zealand Rugby Shift Focus Towards International Rugby
The Super Rugby season has ended – “long live the Crusaders!” That was the call of fans, and with the street parade only just finished in Christchurch, reflection on a valiant International franchise [club] season is concluded. So too, New Zealand Rugby shifts focus towards International rugby now, and toward a Women’s Rugby World Cup. […] READ MORE
Hurricanes Enjoy Blistering Start to Super Rugby
The Hurricanes are all that they were last year in Super Rugby, and so much more. In two weeks of play; the Hurricanes have shown signs that they may be even better than their innaugural title year in 2016. In just two games, Chris Boyd’s side has scored 154 points with a total of 24 […] READ MORE
The Return of Nehe Milner-Skudder
Last Word On Sport was pleased to interview the All Black, while he was appearing as ACC Ambassador at the Bayleys National Sevens tournament. Taking time to speak about his health and fitness, Milner-Skudder is confident that he has put in the hard work to be fully fit by Round One of this years Super Rugby competition. Only just re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for three years, his commitment to the game and the fans, is evident from his time in Rotorua signing balls and taking photographs--even though he would no doubt, love to be out on the field already. READ MORE
Bayleys National Sevens Finals 2017
Day One of the 2017 Bayleys National Sevens saw a much more fast-paced match style, with teams testing each other on the edges and with some huge tackling as well. However on the flip-side, Day Two was about 'who played the smartest rugby sevens' leading up to the important Cup finals. Read about who performed and both finals matches. READ MORE