Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouthern Kings stun the Waratahs in Sydney What an upset as the Kings secure a 26-24 away win over the Waratahs in round 9 of Super Rugby. The Waratahs built up a 17-0 first half lead...
Super Rugby 2017 - Round 9 Highlights
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Southern Kings secured an unbelievable upset victory over the Waratahs in Sydney earlier today, as round nine of Super Rugby kicked into gear. The Brumbies scored a scorcher, but the Hurricanes continued...
Britz and Tanaka back for Sunwolves against Highlanders
9 years ago by Super RugbyThe Sunwolves have named their Super Rugby team to play the Highlanders at Rugby Park in Napier. Willie Britz missed the loss to the Crusaders but returns to the starting side at No.8 replacing Rahboni...
Rugby: Kieran Read not getting ahead of himself amid Lions build up
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldHe made his first Super Rugby appearance of the season last week after returning from a long-term wrist injury, but All Blacks captain Kieran Read is not getting ahead of himself by looking towards the...
Rugby: All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock commits to NZ Rugby for three more years
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldKey All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby through to 2020."When I considered whether my immediate playing future was here in New Zealand...
Rugby: Dylan Hartley, Scotland rugby biggest losers from Lions selection
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAnother hotly anticipated squad announcement for the British and Irish Lions have thrown up familiar tales of woe for England captain Dylan Hartley and Scottish rugby.England supplied 16 players to an...
Rugby: Who's in, who's out of British & Irish Lions?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland has ended weeks of speculation, by naming his squad for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour.Gatland selected 16 players from Six Nations champions England, 11 from Ireland, 12 from...
Rugby: Gatland heralds strongest Lions selection under his watch
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWarren Gatland had been saying in the hour prior to the announcement that there would be some surprises in his Lions squad and the head coach was true to his word.First of all, the numbers - 41. That is...
Rugby: Player profiles of the 41 Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBacks: Stuart Hogg (Glasgow/Scotland) Position: Fullback Tests: 53 The Scotland fullback again lit up the Six Nations with his counter-attacking thrust and he is also solid under the high ball. Leigh...
Rugby: Sam Warburton confirmed as Lions captain
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldSam Warburton, the Wales loose forward who led his country during three tests in New Zealand last year, has been named as captain of the British and Irish Lions.Warburton was also skipper of the Lions...
