Witnessing the power of Vaea Fifita in Saturday's win over Argentina, those who knew him from his early years, were sure that he would fulfil his potential. Scott McLean looks back at his recollection of the humble, yet tough young All Blacks flanker. READ MORE
Tag: Rugby Championship 2017
Jerome Kaino Still Has The Right To Represent All Blacks
Jerome Kaino still has the right to represent the All Blacks, and putting off field issues aside, the veteran flanker still has a lot to give to the team. READ MORE
NZLvARG – Rugby by the Numbers
The Rugby Championship clash in New Plymouth was a solid game. Not as exciting as the climactic finish to NZLvAUS last month, but last nights NZLvARG match was an ideal example of ‘rugby by the numbers’. Statistics show that the four quarters of the game were each different. From an early advantage from the Argentinian side, […] READ MORE
Springboks Draw Perth Test Against Wallabies in Rugby Championship
A below par quality game saw the Springboks Draw the Perth Test against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday. READ MORE
Player Form; New Stars and the Revolving Door of All Blacks Selection
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
The Rugby Championship Scoreboard – Round Two Results
With the second round of matches in The Rugby Championship completed, the standings have not changed. South Africa and New Zealand collected wins, however Australia gained a losing bonus point. That could prove important, when it comes to to the final round. Important as much in the points accumulated, but also in how the win/loss […] READ MORE
All Blacks Chasing Complete Performance In Bledisloe Cup Rematch
If there is anything that All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will be expecting out of his side at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, it will be that elusive complete performance. There is proof in the pudding for that plan too. Another strong All Blacks side for the Bledisloe Cup rematch has been named, and it […] READ MORE
All Blacks Win Big: What Went Wrong, What Went Right
The outcome of the game was an All Blacks win. And each side will walk away with questions over 'what went wrong' as much as 'what did we do right'. READ MORE
Springboks Defeat Los Pumas in Port Elizabeth
Their superior physicality and set pieces helped the Springboks defeat Los Pumas in both teams opening Rugby Championship games in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. READ MORE
All Blacks Determined to Silence Wallabies Hope at ANZ Stadium
The eyes of World Rugby will be on ANZ Stadium in Sydney as another year of Bledisloe Cup rivalry between the Wallabies and All Blacks reaches boiling point. And it’s a match where the All Blacks are determined to silence a hopeful Wallabies side desperate to beat their biggest rival. The Wallabies face an almighty […] READ MORE