Noah Lolesio joins Brumbies
8 years ago by Brumbies RugbyTeenage star Noah Lolesio has signed a two-year deal with the Brumbies fresh of his heroic Man of the Match performance for Tuggeranong Vikings in their Griffin Legal John I Dent Cup Grand Final victory...
Northland vs Auckland - Mitre 10 Cup Highlights
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter what promised to be a tight, classic derby. The contest end up with a dominant Auckland win. After a good opening 20 mins by both teams, Northland ended up going into halftime with a deserved...
Wallabies must learn art of counter-attack before Bledisloe Cup can be won
8 years ago by The GuardianAustralia are finally acknowledging the value of turnover ball – but it may be too late for CheikaMichael Cheika may or may not go as Australia coach any time soon, but it will take a cultural revolution...
Black Ferns' dominance of Wallaroos continues with second Test rout
8 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand 45-17 AustraliaHosts score seven tries to Wallaroos’ three at Eden ParkThe Wallaroos played second-fiddle to the world champion Black Ferns for a second straight week, losing their women’s...
Bledisloe Cup: All Blacks v Wallabies in Rugby Championship – live!
8 years ago by The GuardianUpdates from the game between New Zealand and AustraliaAny thoughts? Feel free to email or tweet @OliverTrenchard 8.12am BST September 6th 1986 was the last occasion that Australia defeated New Zealand...
Staggering stats show how difficult it is to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWhen it comes to home-field advantage, Eden Park is perhaps the most impregnable fortress in the sporting world. This video puts New Zealand's dominance in their sanctuary into perspective, showing just...
The Rugby Championship Round Two Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and Australia will be looking to bounce back after opening round defeats to South Africa and New Zealand respectively. Australia travel to Auckland where they will look to upset the...
Michael Cheika focused on All Blacks not job security, says Michael Hooper
8 years ago by The GuardianWallabies coach under pressure after heavy defeatNew Zealand can retain Bledisloe Cup in AucklandWallabies coach Michael Cheika has ignored any talk of his job security as the Wallabies prepare for their...
All Blacks shuffle back line for Bledisloe 2
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup Test of the Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday 25 August, with All Blacks tighthead prop Owen...
The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby's most prized trophy will be up for grabs on Friday when Taranaki host Manawatu. Taranaki have successfully defended the 'Log o Wood' twice this year during pre-season beating Poverty...
