Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon sign Luke McAlister Toulon have announced that former All Black fly-half Luke McAlister will be joining the club from Toulouse next season with the 33-year-old having joined Toulouse...
James Broadhurst retires from rugby
9 years ago by Hurricanes RugbyJames Broadhurst has called time on his rugby career due to the ongoing effects of concussion. "I've been away from the game for a little over 18 months and still experience symptoms which affect...
Lions can get the edge over All Blacks in goal kicking says kicking coach
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBritish and Irish Lions kicking coach Neil Jenkins says the tourists marksmen are a cut above New Zealand's and could prove the difference between winning and losing the three-test series.The Lions have...
In-form Crusaders blitz Stormers
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyGeorge Bridge bagged a hat-trick as the Canterbury Crusaders juggernaut rumbled over the Western Stormers 57-24 in their Super Rugby clash in Christchurch on Saturday.
Rugby: Unpacking the All Blacks' midfield mystery
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe level of mystery around the respective midfield make-ups of the British and Irish Lions and All Blacks could hardly be greater.The Lions, almost regardless of what combination they put together, are...
Rugby: Kieran Read not getting ahead of himself amid Lions build up
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldHe made his first Super Rugby appearance of the season last week after returning from a long-term wrist injury, but All Blacks captain Kieran Read is not getting ahead of himself by looking towards the...
Rugby: All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock commits to NZ Rugby for three more years
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldKey All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby through to 2020."When I considered whether my immediate playing future was here in New Zealand...
Rugby: All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock commits to NZ Rugby for three more years
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldKey All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby through to 2020."When I considered whether my immediate playing future was here in New Zealand...
Sam Whitelock commits to Crusaders and All Blacks through 2020
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby have secured the signature of the most capped All Black lock, Samuel Whitelock, with the Crusaders captain extending his contract through to 2020. “When...
Rugby: Dylan Hartley, Scotland rugby biggest losers from Lions selection
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAnother hotly anticipated squad announcement for the British and Irish Lions have thrown up familiar tales of woe for England captain Dylan Hartley and Scottish rugby.England supplied 16 players to an...
