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Barbarians Rugby is a recognized club in World Rugby. The multi-national team plays occasionally, with invitations to players and coaching staff, in an often ‘festival’ game that always (appears to) bring out the best in players. The above video was produced by the Barbarians Rugby (Barbarian FC) club who were established in 1890. A team […] READ MORE
Renamed 'Wyatt Crockett Stadium' for this Friday nights match against the Highlanders, in honour of the prop reaching 200 caps for the Super Rugby franchise, is fitting. READ MORE
More so today, when fans see players making the game of rugby union their career, the numbers of matches played are steadily rising. With the combination of International tests added to professional franchise/club teams, more and more players joining an exclusive club; with 300 First Class rugby games to their names. In the same way […] READ MORE
In moves that reduce the All Blacks pool of International caps by 150 tests, two senior men this week have called time on their roles with New Zealand. Each will conclude this years Super Rugby campaigns, as Wyatt Crockett elected to end his All Blacks career, while Jerome Kaino signs with Toulouse French Top14 club. Even […] READ MORE
In a double-celebration, the Crusaders faced down the Sunwolves challenge at AMI Stadium, while congratulating the achievement of longtime player, Wyatt Crockett. He reached a personal milestone of 176 matches, which set a new all-time record in Super Rugby. Crusaders 50 – Tries: Manasa Mataele (3), Kieran Read, Ben Funnell, Pete Samu, George Bridge, Whetu Douglas; […] READ MORE
Look forward to more footy during Super Rugby Round Eight, and the forecast is to “pack down on the couch, have a couple of Easter eggs and enjoy!” READ MORE
Stay tuned this week to NZ Rugby news, for confirmation of a fixture and an opponent, to be sure the preparations for the Lions tour are best arranged, to be sure that the All Blacks are 'ready and waiting' for the British and Irish Lions. READ MORE
“They nailed it” has been the answer, when people have asked Crusaders fans how their team have managed to win the last three weeks. Especially in Dunedin and in Brisbane, the last-minute victories tasting sweet in Canterbury. It leaves the Crusaders fans grateful (obviously) but what is at the heart of their issues? How can their […] READ MORE