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...
6 Stars who could line out for the Maori All Blacks
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Maori All Black squad announcement we look at some of the stars that could line out against the Lions in Rotorua this month. Damien McKenzie Standing at 5'7 & just over 80kg,...
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...
WATCH: "The Bus" Julian Savea as a schoolboy at Rongotai College
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Julian Savea set to add to his already impressive rugby CV by taking on the British and Irish Lions and rack up his 100th appearance for the Hurricanes, we take a look back to when the All Black winger...
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...
6 Super Rugby Backs set to make their mark on Test Rugby
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 15 gruelling rounds of Super Rugby, the competition takes a backseat to the British and Irish Lions Tour and the June Internationals. Many players threw their names into contention for...
Plaudits as 'young' Savea reaches his ton
9 years ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Plaudits flowed in for a 'young' Julian Savea, who will play his 100th Super Rugby match - when the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs on Friday.
