Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
As neither side will be particularly happy with a drawn test match, one side will have a better grasp on how well they played (than the other). Both sides will feel displeased to not take away the advantage in the annual trans-Tasman contest yet, Dave Rennie will feel much better because his side held the […] READ MORE
When he was needed most, Richie Mo’unga answered the call of his Crusaders team, to direct them towards a win in a local derby victory over the Blues. The All Blacks and Crusaders first-five was again at his prominent best, in driving his side for the entire 80 minutes. And that fact will be where […] READ MORE
The All Blacks team to play Canada has been named, with 16 players ready to make their World Cup debut, in only the defending champions second match. 10 days after #NZLvRSA, it appears that RWC rest days has applied unfamiliar pressure on the All Blacks with assistant coach Ian Foster addressing the pressures of the […] READ MORE
Six months into the year; one where the Rugby World Cup holds much attention, the Under 20s Championship tournament begins on June 4 in Argentina. The annual contest between the leading sides will again showcase the young talent, which will become the superstars in the future. This tournament is the setting where names like Rieko […] READ MORE
Watching the modern rugby game, there are many examples of good Rugby Technique in use – the ‘rip-tackle’ of the ball, being the popular target for defenders. This is evident in Super Rugby, Champions Cup and at many levels of the game. The objective; to remove the ball from opponents possession. Now that might seem […] READ MORE
In a first-class performance that demonstrates his finishing ability, Rieko Ioane duly assisted the Blues to a comforting victory over the Sunwolves. The below video highlight package shows that each team had to show their best, with the home side gelling the better – and retaining a full complement of players. In the end, the […] READ MORE
Improved, and it is bound to be – in the second season of the reduced competition. So, here it is; Super Rugby 2019 the improved edition. To reinforce this factor, the players will need to be on form from the get-go. And if that is tonight [7:35pm in Hamilton, New Zealand] then performances and match […] READ MORE
With the omen of schools threatening to boycott next year’s Auckland 1A Rugby fixtures against Saint Kentigern College; due to alleged player recruitment tactics that have other schools crying foul, College Sport Auckland is looking at arbitration to settle the vocal arguments. Five players are at the heart of an alleged schoolboy rugby ‘poaching’ strategy by […] READ MORE
Any team that can look into the future, securing the signatures of players long-term, can be satisfied with their recruitment. If two key players re-signed are both International quality; in Rieko Ioane and his brother Akira, then it is an even better outcome. And crucially, if one of those players is an undoubted, a test-quality All […] READ MORE
In news out of the Southern Hemisphere, former All Black Ma’a Nonu is to resume his Super Rugby career with the Blues in 2019. The one time Blues center will sign a one year deal, to again run out onto Eden Park. This time, he will add to his 160 Super Rugby caps, as a more […] READ MORE