Stuart Barnes to Warren Gatland: Picking Sam Warburton as captain is mistake
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTop British rugby commentator Stuart Barnes has warned the Lions against picking Sam Warburton as captain for the 10-match New Zealand tour.An expected 38-man squad is named on Thursday and despite a leg...
Chris Rattue: Stunning Beauden Barrett already beats Dan Carter, Jonah Lomu and the rest
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBeauden Barrett is the best back I've seen in rugby union ... bar one.It feels like a privilege to be here, in what is shaping as a Golden Beaudie Era.You can have Jonah Lomu, Dan Carter, David Campese,...
Tony Veitch: New Zealand's most divisive sportsmen
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhen it comes to sporting debate, this week we've seen it all - the good, bad and downright ignorant and disgusting.If there was ever any doubt over the standing of Sonny Bill Williams as New Zealand's...
Rugby: Nehe Milner-Skudder racing clock to face British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldHurricanes flyer Nehe Milner-Skudder looms as an unlikely starter for the impending All Blacks series against the British & Irish Lions, as he struggles to recover from yet another untimely injury.Named...
Provincial Barbarians squad named for opening match of NZ Lions Series
9 years ago by Provincial BarbariansProvincial Barbarians Coach Clayton McMillan has today named the core of the squad for the series opener, which features a mix of players from 15 different provinces. "It was important to us in...
Rugby: Lima Sopoaga says sorry for 'homophobic' Instagram comment
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks first-five Lima Sopoaga has apologised for a homophobic comment made through social media. After Highlanders and national team-mate Malakai Fekitoa posted a photo of himself being kissed by...
Former All Black Tony Woodcock convicted and sentenced for drink driving
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldRetired All Black Tony Woodcock was caught behind the wheel while over the limit after "helping a mate kill some sheep". The 36-year-old was convicted and sentenced for drink driving earlier this month. ...
Monday Afternoon: News Round-Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Ford will leave the Toulon at the end of season Toulon Rugby have today confirmed that Mike Ford has decided not be renew his contract with the Top 14 outfit. "The Rugby...
Northampton Saints confirm Piers Francis signing
9 years ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints have announced the signing of Piers Francis ahead of the 2017/18 season. THe fly-half gained experience in the National Provincial Championship for Auckland and Waikato. After...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Gray ruled out of Scotland's Six Nations finale with Grant Gilchrist set to start Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist will earn his first Scotland start of the Six Nations against Italy on Saturday...
