All Black Slade signs with French rugby
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks five-eighth Colin Slade has signed a three-year contract with Pau, who have just won promotion to France’s premier rugby union competition, the Top 14. Slade, 27, is considered the fourth-choice...
Slade: I'm committed, till I leave
1 decade ago by Rugby 365All Black and Crusaders back Colin Slade said he "remains committed" to New Zealand, until he leaves for France later this year. Slade confirmed that he has signed a three-year contract with the Section...
Super Rugby: 5 Things We Learnt From Round 9
1 decade ago by Len Kaplan1 The Blues (at long last, happily) and Cheetahs displayed the skill and will and discipline and perseverance to win a game after a miserable run of defeats, and showed that...
Naholo brace stuns Crusaders
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comA second half brace by Fijian-born winger Waisake Naholo shocked the Crusaders into a 25-20 defeat at the hands of the Highlanders in their Vodacom Super Rugby match in Christchurch on Saturday. The...
Live updates: Crusaders v Highlanders in Christchurch
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandLIVE UPDATES: 23mins CRU 14-6 HIG THREE Offside called on Crusaders and Lima Sopoaga steps up for the long kick - he nails it. 20mins CRU 14-3 HIG CONVERSION Colin Slade puts it over the posts with...
Hansen: All Blacks already eyeing Carter's replacement
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand may still be two years away, but the race to pull on Dan Carter's No.10 Jersey for the All Blacks is already underway according to head coach Steve Hansen.
Super Rugby Round 9 Preview Part 1
1 decade ago by Len KaplanYes, in Super Rugby any team can beat any other team because there is not that huge a difference in the talent each team has in its ranks, and yes, refereeing inaccuracy and inconsistency and guessing...
Dan Carter and Richie McCaw on the bench for Crusaders' battle with Highlanders
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandDan Carter returns to the Crusaders squad for Saturday night's Super Rugby battle with the Highlanders in Christchurch. The All Black returned home early from the side's trip to South Africa for the arrival...
Marcelo Bosch last gasp Quarter Final penalty sinks Racing Metro
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSaracens defeated Racing Metro 12-11 in the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup this weekend, but only found victory with the final kick of the match. An incredibly close fought affair...
'I won't burn my boots' - Carl Hayman hints at sensational All Blacks return (if they need him)
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFormer All Black prop Carl Hayman won't "burn his boots" when he retires from rugby at the end of the French season just in case a crisis strikes New Zealand at the World Cup…again. The 45-cap All Black...
