Great Expectations in Rugby Union

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The second year in the World Cup cycle could be thought of as 'calm period'. But that would be the wrong attitude. Rugby must promote the ball! Like any sport, maintain high standards and hold onto their support base, while growing new fans across all regions. That is the key to success. And with great expectation in Rugby Union, there will be plenty to report on over these next twelve months. READ MORE


NZ Rugby Final Test Frustrations

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Dane Coles, the All Blacks hooker, has inadvertently ‘pinned the tail on the donkey’. He told media on Sunday night in Paris that “when you look back on other end-of-year tours, the last game is always the toughest one.” And Final Test Frustrations are common across many sports with such long calendar seasons. Take Rugby League: […] READ MORE



NRL Under Fire From Within–Grant To Stay, For Now

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John Grant, the beleaguered Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) chairman has been under pressure to resign, after many clubs indicated he no longer had their confidence. They were unhappy at changes to a proposed memorandum of understanding on club funding above the salary cap. The on-going saga had the NRL under fire, with meetings this week […] READ MORE



NZ Warriors Appoint Stephen Kearney as New Coach

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The broom has been used very early at the Vodafone Warriors NRL side, as a high profile coaching change has occurred overnight. As the Telstra Premiership finals are fought over, the NZ Warriors appoint Stephen Kearney as new coach effective immediately. Jim Doyle (pictured) announced the news officially today, as innuendo and first-hand information was leaked late […] READ MORE