highlanders

Back to basics for Lions

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Lions may be best known for their cavalier approach to the game, but they are looking at a more 'conservative' approach on the Australian leg of their tour. Coach Johan Ackermann, speaking in a...

Coles blow for Canes

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Hurricanes were dealt a blow ahead of their Super Rugby showdown with the Highlanders, in Dunedin on Friday, with the withdrawal of All Black hooker Dane Coles. Coles was originally named in the...

Chiefs hit midfield trouble in South Africa

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Injuries to Sonny Bill Williams and Tim Nanai-Williams mean the Chiefs are likely to field a new-look midfield combination against the Sharks this weekend. Williams is struggling with concussion. ...

Cheika backs Waratahs to lift for Brumbies

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Refusing to panic, coach Michael Cheika is backing the NSW Waratahs to rediscover their championship mojo in Sunday’s Super Rugby crunch match with the Brumbies in Sydney. After a spluttering two-from-four...

Refs: Big three for big games

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

It's the last round of the Six Nations with all to play for in all matches since Wales's defeat of Ireland. After all Ireland, England, Wales and even France can still win the title. The referees...

Team of the Week: Immortal 'Landers

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Highlanders refuse to falter against some of the bigger teams and as such they feature heavily in rugby365's selection this week.

Rebels return to winners circle as Brumbies extend lead

1 decade ago by Melbourne Rebels Official

The Brumbies have now extended their lead on top of the Australian conference with the Waratahs and Rebels battling it out for second position. Click here to see the Australian Conference ladder.  RaboDirect...

Super Rugby Round 5 Review - Team Of The Week And More

1 decade ago by Len Kaplan

Man of the Match I found four of these selections straight-forward and three difficult. How did you rate the players’ performances? Hurricanes vs Blues:              ...

Super Rugby: 5 Things We Learnt From Round 5

1 decade ago by Len Kaplan

1     The Blues and Reds each go into a bye week and the decision-makers in charge of these franchises need to decide within the next few days whether they are going to back head...

Former league coach calls for Kirwan's resignation

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Former Manly Sea Eagles and New Zealand rugby league coach Graham Lowe believes Sir John Kirwan should resign as Blues coach, writing a stinging opinion piece for the New Zealand Herald in which he suggests...