Jimmy Tupou rugby player
Jimmy Tupou rugby player

Jimmy Tupou

8th Aug 1992 1.96m/111kg Blindside Flanker

Kieran Read easing back into action

9 years ago by TVNZ New Zealand

A couple of the Crusaders' big names will ease themselves back into action via the development team today. All Black Kieran Read is easing back into the mix, the 29-year-old along with crowd favourite...

Live updates: Chiefs v Crusaders

9 years ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Follow the live updates as the Chiefs host the Crusaders in tonight's Super Rugby battle in Hamilton. 24 mins: Chiefs 12 Crusaders 9 - Slade atones for the earlier miss after Liam Messam mucks around...

Preview: S15 Round Three, Part Two

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Two of Super Rugby's most successful teams - the Crusaders and Bulls - appear to be up the creek without a paddle. The seven-time champion Crusaders, without a title since 2008, travel to Hamilton...

Ellis back, but still no Carter

9 years ago by Rugby 365

The Crusaders got one All Black back, but are still without two others through injury. Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to his starting line-up for the Crusaders' Round Three Super Rugby...

Weekend teams and predictions

9 years ago by Front Row Grunt

Chiefs change 11, Hendricks back for the Cheetahs and Kanko back for the Sharks. Take in the weekend’s teams, SuperBru Community picks, collated odds and Tank’s predictions. Tank LanningFriday,...

Crusaders injury woes continue: Carter, Dagg sidelined

9 years ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Crusaders' superstars Dan Carter and Israel Dagg have both been ruled out of their sides Super Rugby match this weekend due to injury. Carter, the All Blacks first-five, missed last weekend's victory...

ITM Cup Live Updates: Southland v Counties

9 years ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Southland host Counties in this afternoon's first ITM Cup encounter in InvercargillKick-off 2. 35pmPre-matchCounties have made two changes from the side that defeated Wellington last week, Sikeli Nabou...

Seven-try Counties hammer Wellington

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Counties Manukau made light work of Wellington on Saturday winning their ITM Cup match 55-7 win in Pukekohe. The homeside, who are just one place above bottom-placed Wellington in the standings, were...

ITM Cup live updates: Counties Manukau v Wellington

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Follow LIVE coverage as Counties Manukau host Wellington in their ITM Cup match in Pukekohe. Kick off is at 5:35pm (NZT)Pre-matchAll Black Victor Vito makes a welcome return to the Wellington pack. ...

One-week bans for Woodward, Tupou

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Wellington full-back Jason Woodward and Counties Manukau lock Jimmy Tupou have both received one-week suspensions following separate judicial hearings for foul play. Woodward was suspended for one week...