Super Rugby franchises prepare for British and Irish Lions challenge

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In a way, it is a tough ask all around. But to the credit of the organizers and planners, the marketing blitz launched the tagline "Out Roar". For the supporters to out-roar the loud traveling support of the Lions team. Attracting a huge support-base, so to combat that fans of each franchise are asked to "be there". Not only that, the home fans need to raise their voices; to "be heard" but so too the home teams also need to 'put up their best'. READ MORE


British and Irish Lions warm-up in ideal fashion: LWOR player ratings

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The British and Irish Lions warm-up for New Zealand ended in the best possible way, after a trouncing of the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. A four try rout saw Jack Nowell (2), a penalty try, and Jared Payne all crossing against a Chiefs side, missing all of their All Blacks contingent. Nevertheless, the British and […] READ MORE




Unreliable Rumours Of Damian McKenzie Shifting To Leicester

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Rumours that Damian McKenzie could feature for the Leicester Tigers in 2018 have gathered momentum this week, but the reliability of information coming out of the UK is inconsistent at best. All that talk is just that though – talk. If it happens, and it’s a big if at this point, McKenzie’s departure would be […] READ MORE




Chiefs Semifinal Hopes May Rest With Damian McKenzie

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The Chiefs semifinal hopes may rest with Damian McKenzie in Saturday’s do-or-die Super Rugby semifinal clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch. McKenzie, 22, is currently riding the waves of his most impressive Super Rugby season yet. ‘The smiling assassin’ insists he doesn’t deliberately look for the camera just before starting his kicking routine. The stillness, […] READ MORE


Colin Cooper to Coach Chiefs in Super Rugby from 2018

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With the departure of Dave Rennie looming, former Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper will take over the Chiefs following the 2017 Super Rugby season. Cooper has signed a three-year deal with the Chiefs, but he will resume his role as Maori All Blacks coach for their big clash against the British & Irish Lions in 2017. […] READ MORE