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Forced to make six changes to the All Blacks starting XV versus Argentina this weekend, the New Zealand team aim for improvement and ‘no more surprises’ ahead of the Test against Argentina on Sunday. With kick-off scheduled for early evening in Buenos Aires, it again is broadcast at the right time for a late breakfast […] READ MORE
Reaching 100 test caps, makes a man as much indespensable, as he is valuable. So when fans remark 'In Sam Whitelock we Trust' they all agree on his Mana READ MORE
After yet another title - their ninth - the Crusaders are held in high esteem as your 2018 Super Rugby Champions, after withstanding the Lions challenge READ MORE
In another superior display, the host of the 2018 Super Rugby Grand Final placed one hand on the championship cup. The Crusaders managed both the expectations and pressure of the semi-final, to overcome the Hurricanes 30-12. The match highlights above show how intense the game was. The initial belief was that the Hurricanes would bring […] READ MORE
Unfavourable is the feeling that Les Bleus will hold, after more incidents of referee calls did not fall their way against the All Blacks in Dunedin. In what seems to be a case of that the ‘French cannot catch a break’ seemed to cloud another All Blacks 49-14 win. What was clear, was that an […] READ MORE
When head coach Scott Robertson speaks of Matt Todd, he is glowing of the players resolve. Robertson has said that Matt Todd volunteered for ‘active duty’. And like a soldier, the Crusader loose forward knows that his team need him in the trenches this weekend. The ‘game of the weekend’ – no disrespect to the 6 […] READ MORE
At the 2017 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, there were many winners. But it was Super Sam Whitelock who took the Supreme Award in NZ Rugby. Claiming the Kel Tremaine Memorial Award, Sam Whitelock added that to his Investec Super Rugby player of the Year award, to cap a fantastic 12 months. Over that time, the lock […] 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
In his 50th test for New Zealand, Dane Coles Returns from an extended period on the sidelines with concussion injury. We look at his impact and career READ MORE
In all sense and purpose, last nights victory by the Crusaders over the Lions, has regained a ‘lost supremacy’ for one team. By claiming the championship, fans saw the Crusaders crowned Super Rugby Champions for a record eighth time. And that record was one which had taken a term to add to. Not since 2008, had […] READ MORE