Jurie Roux explains decision to cull Cheetahs & Kings
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySARU CEO Jurie Roux explains the decision to cull the Cheetahs and Southern Kings from Super Rugby. He also spoke about their options in Europe.
Ben Smith suffering from vertigo, not concussion
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Coach Steve Hansen delivered a medical update for his team’s vice-captain which was positive, having been cleared of any concussion concerns. Testing over the last week has revealed...
Gregor Paul: Why breaking routine doesn't work
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldInternational rugby teams run on routine. The players are creatures of habit, firmly so and like most simple beasts, they don't react so well when they are taken out of their environment.The British &...
All Blacks v Lions: Woodward questions Steve Hansen's decision making
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldFormer England coach Clive Woodward has criticised Steve Hansen's decision making in Saturday's second test defeat to the British and Irish Lions in Wellington.The 2003 World Cup winning coach has also...
Gregor Paul: Win and it will not matter if there's a midfield muddle
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt won't matter who All Blacks coach Steve Hansen picks in the midfield this weekend in one sense.His decision, in the court of public opinion, will be judged as a success if the All Blacks win and a failure...
Bryan Gould: Nothing 'ridiculous' about our rugby obsession
9 years ago by New Zealand Herald• Bryan Gould was a Labour MP in Britain before returning to New Zealand. Stephen Jones is the rugby correspondent for the Sunday Times . He has a long record of, as he puts it, "winding up" the...
Sonny Bill Williams among All Blacks out to dinner in Remuera
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIf there was any doubt about Sonny Bill Williams' long-term position in the All Blacks - don't worry, he's not been turfed out of the team.The second five-eighth was among the All Blacks spotted dining...
League Season starts well for each of the Crusaders U15/16 Boy’s Teams
9 years ago by Crusaders RugbySwords vs North-Halton Highlanders; Arrows and Pikes vs Barrie RFCThe TRU League opening round saw the SWORDS team at home to face North-Halton Highlanders, and they took the game to the visitors from...
All Blacks keep faith in Ngani Laumape
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldDon't rule out Ngani Laumape starting his first test this week. The All Blacks sure haven't lost faith in their second five-eighth prospect. Criticism flowed Laumape 's way for some of his defensive decisions...
Anger management: Why the All Blacks aren't happy
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt's becoming obvious that the All Blacks aren't happy about a number of things that happened in the second test against the British & Irish Lions.They have a sense of grievance and frustration that has...
