Regardless of the result on Friday against New Zealand, Warren Gatland will leave a lasting legacy as the Wales head coach. Robert Rees looks back over his stellar career and the impact he made on Welsh rugby. Lasting legacy felt across Wales When Warren Gatland became the Welsh coach in 2007 Wales were a side […] READ MORE
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Super Rugby franchises prepare for British and Irish Lions challenge
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
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
Chiefs Eye Return To Clinical Performance in Bulls Encounter
Chiefs Eye Return To Clinical Performance in Bulls Encounter READ MORE
2018 Super Rugby Squads Announced by All Five New Zealand Franchises
There is still three months until the new competition is close to beginning, but the 2018 Super Rugby squads have all been announced. All five New Zealand franchises released their lists today, reflecting the men who will lead the sides on their journey towards [possibly] another Super Rugby title. The Crusaders are only just recovering from […] READ MORE
Unreliable Rumours Of Damian McKenzie Shifting To Leicester
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
Clash of the Titans in Christchurch, as Crusaders Earn a Grand Final Spot
A ruthless Crusaders team have held off the Chiefs, in a ‘Clash of the Titans’ game in Christchurch. The result decides one of the challengers for the 2017 title. And as the Crusaders earn a Grand Final spot, that side now heads to the *Grand Final next weekend. Where that is, will be decided in […] READ MORE
Super Saturday Sets Up Two Fantastic 2017 Super Rugby Semifinals
The Super Rugby semifinals are the closest to test match rugby, that you can get. The players will all tell you the speed is faster, the hits harder and the result more important. With every side only having lost three or less matches all season, they are used to one result. READ MORE
Chiefs Semifinal Hopes May Rest With Damian McKenzie
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
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