Rugby: All Blacks set to face France in UAE next year
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldThe All Blacks could be in line to play France in the United Arab Emirates next year in what would be an historic test match.According to ESPN , French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte was in...
Concussed Sonny Bill Williams joins All Blacks injury list
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSonny Bill Williams has joined the All Blacks injury crisis list, with the Blues back's immediate future in doubt because of concussion.Coach Tana Umaga has confirmed this morning that SBW was displaying...
Rugby: All Blacks, Barbarians clash confirmed
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand Rugby's confirmed the long-rumoured game against the Barbarians to kick off the All Blacks end of year tour in early November.The fixture will be staged at Twickenham on November 4.The match,...
Epic finish to Highlanders v Cheetahs
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast night we were treated to an absolute thriller in Blomfontein as the Highlanders displayed one of the most epic come backs in recent memory to beat the Cheetahs 45-41. The Cheetahs looked...
Rugby: Steven Luatua back in the All Blacks mix
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldLoose forwards keep dropping and as they do the importance of Steven Luatua to the All Blacks keeps climbing.In the space of two weeks the All Blacks have seen Jerome Kaino, Kieran Read and Liam Squire...
Late surge from Highlanders seals 41-45 win over Cheetahs
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionMarty Banks contributed with 20 points as Highlanders managed to edge out Cheetahs after amassing three tries in the final five minutes to win the Super Rugby encounter with a 41-45 margin at Toyota Stadium...
All Blacks suffer new injury blow
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen's plans for the British and Irish Lions tour suffered another blow after Otago Highlanders flanker Liam Squire was ruled out for up to six weeks with a broken thumb.
Rugby: Liam Squire's broken thumb adds to All Blacks injury worries
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll Blacks loose forward depth faces another test, after Liam Squire broke his thumb during the southerners' Super Rugby thriller against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.With national team skipper Kieran...
Gregor Paul: Gatland long shot for All Blacks job
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIt makes a great story, this idea that if Warren Gatland can coach the Lions to victory in New Zealand, he'll push himself into pole position to be the next All Blacks coach.But like a lot of good stories,...
NZ visit for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldIs Prince Harry - and his glamourous partner Meghan Markle - set to join the British & Irish Lions' travelling troupe of supporting fans?An estimated 25,000 footy fans are set to fly in from the northern...
