Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday August 10th,Burgess to make England debut against FranceThe 26-year-old Burgess has been picked at inside centre, not blindside flanker where he produced his best performances for club side Bath...
Super Rugby Champs to play European Champs
1 decade ago by Super Rugby2015 Super Rugby champions the Highlanders have agreed to play European Rugby Champions Toulon as part of their preparations for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Friday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMatfield to Bath?: Rumours today have suggested that Bath have struck a deal to sign Springbok legend Victor Matfield. According to RMC Sport in France, Matfield is poised to sign a one year deal...
All Blacks name two debutants to face South Africa
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named two debutants in the All Blacks squad to take on the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday. Highlanders half Lima Sopoaga and Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst...
All Blacks hand out 2 debuts ahead of Boks clash
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have handed first caps to Lima Sopoaga and James Broadhurst for Saturday’s Test at Ellis Park against South Africa.Sopoaga is rewarded for his impressive form with the Highlanders...
Retallick signs for Rebels in Super Rugby
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Melbourne Rebels have signed their second New Zealand forward in as many days, with lock Culum Retallick switching from the Blues on a two-year deal. Retallick has made nearly 50 Super Rugby appearances...
Culum Retallick to join Rebels
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rebels have continued their signings for 2016 by recruiting second row Culum Retallick from the Blues.Retallick joins on a two-year deal having made close to 50 appearances in Super Rugby so far in...
Jamie Joesph lands Barbarians role
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from his success with the Highlanders, head coach Jamie Joseph is set to charge of the Barbarians when they face Samoa later this year.Joseph guided the Highlanders to a Super Rugby title in their...
NZ Leave For SA Leg Of TRC
1 decade agoNew Zealand will leave Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams behind as they head to South Africa to face the Springboks at Ellis Park. Carter and Williams are being rested by head coach Steve Hansen...
Naholo Ends 2015 Bitterly Disappointed
1 decade agoWaisake Naholo’s remarkable 2015 has come to a sad end with the news that he will miss the Rugby World Cup through injury. The Highlanders winger and Super Rugby top try scorer limped out of...
