Canterbury

13 New Zealanders named in 26-man Barbarians squad to play All Black

Barbarians coach Robbie Deans has named thirteen New Zealanders in his 26-man Barbarians squad to play the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.   The squad includes former All Blacks...

Monday Evening Round Up

Nominees announced for World Rugby Sevens Players of the Year 2017 The shortlists feature the top try-scorers on the men’s and women’s series, three players who collected a series winners’...

Taufua sidelined for 12 weeks

Tasman and Crusaders number eight Jordan Taufua broke his arm in Saturday's Mitre 10 Cup final.   Tasman lost 35-13 to Canterbury in Saturday's Mitre 10 Cup Final in Christchurch and Taufua was...

PREMIERSHIP FINAL HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Tasman

Canterbury claimed a 35-13 home win over the Tasman Makos to notch up their ninth Premiership Title in 10 years. Tasman ran in the opening try and added a penalty soon after for a 10-0 lead....

Wellington promoted after high scoring final decided in extra time

Wellington won an eventful Mitre 10 Cup championship final 59-45 on Friday, earning promotion to the premiership for next season. Each side scored six tries apiece in regulation time, leaving the game...

Friday Morning Round Up

New four year deal for TJ Perenara New Zealand Rugby has been boosted by the news that Hurricanes scrum-half TJ Perenara has put pen to paper on a new four-year contract.   The 25-year-old's...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

Bordeaux sign Volavola and Fidow Bordeaux-Begles have confirmed the signings of medical jokers Ben Volavola and Ed Fidow.    Volavola has signed on with the club until January and arrives...

Canterbury Assistant Coach Joe Maddock previews the Mitre 10 Cup Final

Clayton McMillan names his first Maori All Blacks squad

Ten new caps have been named in the Maori All Blacks squad for their 2017 northern tour to Canada and France          Two more players will be named later this week. Players...

Crusaders sign Bateman and Delany for Super Rugby 2018

The Crusaders have injected some significant experience into their backline for 2018, with midfielder Tim Bateman re-signing with the team and first five-eighth Mike Delany also joining the squad.  Both...