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The DHL Lions Series has concluded, with a drawn series after the 15-15 result on Saturday. The All Blacks have been held from their ambition of holding back the best of Britain. And with this second Lions series wrap it is time to reflect on the highlights and best combined starting XV. 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
Team Great Britain have topped Pool C in Men’s Rugby Sevens at the Rio Olympics, after a history-making first day of action. As Great Britain take a commanding place, Japan Stun the Sevens World with an upset win over New Zealand that has rugby fans buzzing. The British teams placing did not come without a fight, but Great […] READ MORE
The dream has almost become a reality for the All Black Sevens. As the squad enters the Olympic village, final touches are being made in Rio ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games. For Gordon Tietjens, it hasn’t been the ideal preparation for sports biggest showcase event. The All Black Sevens managed just three HSBC World […] READ MORE
The Blues’ Super Rugby Season so far has been another of frustration. But somehow someway, the Auckland-based club could still make headlines before all is said and done. Believe it or not, Tana Umaga and his men are still in with a chance of making the playoffs. It is possible, some would say improbable, but […] READ MORE
The following article features exerts taken from an New Zealand Rugby media release. Sonny Bill Williams signs three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby through until 2019 The news just got even better for New Zealand Rugby. With the re-signing of many stars up to 2019, one of the prime names on coach Steve Hansen’s list would have […] READ MORE
The following article features exerts taken from an New Zealand Rugby media release. Sonny Bill Williams signs three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby through until 2019 The news just got even better for New Zealand Rugby. With the re-signing of many stars up to 2019, one of the prime names on coach Steve Hansen’s list would have […] READ MORE
The curtain raiser match on Saturday, before the Blues v Sharks Investec Super Rugby match, was a Schoolboy game involving Mount Albert Grammar School (MAGS) up against Kaitaia College in a schools trial game that is representative of the fine sporting traditions of this high achieving Auckland school. Held at the historic Eden Park Stadium Rugby ground, […] READ MORE
If the All Black Sevens are to win gold at the Rio Olympics, they need to stick with the trusted group of players that are proven and leave the “superstars” to one side. The All Black Sevens currently sit third on the HSBC Sevens World Series table but have been playing catch up after a […] READ MORE
Kiwis win again at the death at the Sydney Sevens The Kiwis again won at the death to claim their second victory in two weeks to regain their status as one of the best sevens exponents in the world, which was missing in the first two tournaments in the World Sevens Series. The Australians picked […] READ MORE
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