Has the All Blacks squad been revealed already?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand Rugby had fans scratching their heads by posting a "possible" 33-man All Blacks squad on its website, hours before officially naming players for the British & Irish Lions test series.A draft...
Tonga confirm their squad for June internationals
9 years ago by Tonga RugbySeven new caps have been included in the Tongan squad for tests against Wales, Samoa and Fiji. Crusaders and former New Zealand Under 20s halfback Leon Fukofuka is poised to make his Test debut...
5 Super Rugby Forwards set to make their mark on Test Rugby
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby taking a break for the June Internationals and the British and Irish Lions Tour we have a look at the forwards who will be packing down for the first time in Test Rugby. Felipe Arregui (Jaguares...
All Blacks squad to face Samoa & the British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hanson has confirmed his squad to face Samoa and the British & Irish Lions. The squad has two uncapped players with Hurricanes duo Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape making...
Midweek Fixture: America's Cup leads comfortably over Lions tour
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldPOWER RANKINGS: SPECIAL EDITION June sports extravaganzas ranked on a complicated watchability and anticipation index*. 1. America's Cup playoffs Venue: Bermuda Watchability: High Anticipation: Growing...
Watch: Coach Steve goes boat-racing
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWith the America's Cup and Lions tour both occupying our sporting attention, Coach Steve takes some time out from the rugby to offer the sailors some advice.Turns out Coach Steve can call on quite a memorable...
Speculation rife that Prince Harry is about to gatecrash the Lions tour of New Zealand
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSpeculation is mounting that Prince Harry is about to gatecrash the British and Irish Lions rugby tour of New Zealand. The 32-year-old royal touched down in Sydney last night for a series of official engagements...
All Blacks don't expect to face 'Warrenball' in tests against Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks analyst 'Aussie' McLean is not buying into claims the British and Irish Lions will play boring "Warrenball" rugby against the world champions.McLean told the London Telegraph he believes the...
Rugby: Onus on Sonny Bill Williams to prove he's the All Blacks' right man
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe irony won't be missed by Lions coach Warren Gatland that the Blues are sending their midfield into action at Eden Park with the clearest message to run hard and straight.The Blues want to see Sonny...
Another injury worry for All Blacks ahead of Lions series
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldLock Brodie Retallick has emerged as the latest injury worry for the All Blacks ahead of the test series against the British and Irish Lions.Radio Sport rugby editor Nigel Yalden understands Retallick...
