Hurricanes' second-half blitz too much for Brumbies
9 years ago by Rugby 365SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Hurricanes produced a second half of epic proportions to beat the Brumbies 56-21 in Napier on Friday.
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...
Rugby: Lions name team to tackle All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBig pats on the back will be coming for Warren Gatland after he unveiled a Lions squad that has equal parts conservatism, boldness, adventure and graft.He's picked a captain he knows and trusts and one...
Rugby: Is this the picture that proves Sam Warburton is the 2017 Lions captain?
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWith the Lions squad due to be unveiled tonight, leaks about who will be named in the touring party are coming thick and fast.nzherald.co.nz will have live coverage of the squad announcement , which is...
