Rugby reacts to the proposed under 18 tackling ban
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldMore than 70 doctors and academics have called for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played in UK and Irish schools. The proposals have caused a stir in rugby circles so we take a look at the views of...
Tuesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders duo suffer injuryAll Black winger Waisake Naholo has sustained a new fracture to the same leg that he injured before the World Cup last year. An x-ray yesterday confirmed the fracture that...
Spectacular start to Umaga era
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Blues made a winning and spectacular start to the Tana Umaga era as coach by beating the Highlanders 33-31 in a thrilling opening to the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season at Eden Park in Auckland on...
Blues vs Highlanders: Super Rugby live scores, blog
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe 2016 Super Rugby season will get under way on Friday evening, as the Blues take on the Highlanders at Eden Park in Auckland. Join The Roar from 5:35pm (AEDT) for live scores and commentary. After a...
Super Rugby Round 1 Preview: Part 1
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues vs Highlanders: The 2015 Champions travel to Auckland to face a Blues side with a lot to prove. All Black legend, Tana Umaga is at the helm as head coach and he has plenty talent at his disposal,...
Defending champ Highlanders are comp favourites: Parsons
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auStand-in skipper James Parsons senses a positive vibe within the Blues, but says the Auckland-based side go in as underdogs for their Super Rugby season opener against the Highlanders. Parsons has taken...
Kaino banned from first Super game
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAuckland Blues captain Jerome Kaino will miss the Super Rugby season opener against the Otago Highlanders after receiving a one-week ban for punching, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.
Friday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyCockerill praises De VilliersLeicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill has spoken about the knowledge and leadership of former Springbok Jean de Villiers ahead of his debut at the club.The former Springbok...
Read confirmed as All Blacks skipper
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auCoach Steve Hansen has confirmed Kieran Read will captain the All Blacks this year. The 85-Test No.8 takes over from Richie McCaw, who retired after New Zealand won back-to-back Rugby World Cups late last...
Inglis takes swipe at NRL boss Greenberg
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auGreg Inglis has taken a thinly veiled swipe at Todd Greenberg, wondering why the NRL head of football had questioned the All Stars game’s future ahead of the showcase event. Debate over the game...
