Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
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
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
[Drumroll] …and the winner is? That is a statement will be announced many times on Thursday night, when the 2018 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards ceremony is held. The pinnacle awards night for New Zealand (NZ) rugby players, coaches, referees and stakeholders. This years event will be a expression of the strengths of the game–with a […] READ MORE
As for now, the revolving door of All Blacks selection has seen more in Rieko Ioane. This new star is in favour, over the old hand of Savea. But with test rugby, form, fitness and the fire of representing your country, these players may still compete for; and make the contest, one of the more interesting of the last few years. READ MORE
In the last of the Super Rugby New Zealand franchise features, the focus moves to the most northern province. Three-time Champions, the Blues 2017 Super Rugby campaign holds as much promise as the others. The key for the Auckland side will be how second-year coach Tana Umaga can build-in self belief in his group. Former […] READ MORE
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Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.