Lima Sopoaga

Rugby: Lima Sopoaga says sorry for 'homophobic' Instagram comment

All Blacks first-five Lima Sopoaga has apologised for a homophobic comment made through social media. After Highlanders and national team-mate Malakai Fekitoa posted a photo of himself being kissed by...

All Blacks squad for 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour

The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour to the USA and Europe for Tests against Ireland, Italy and France.   The...

All Blacks team to face SA

New Zealand's matchday 23 is (with Test caps in brackets):1. Joe Moody (18)2. Dane Coles (44)3. Owen Franks (85)4. Brodie Retallick (55)5. Samuel Whitelock (80)6. Jerome...

All Blacks squad for Argentina and South Africa

The All Blacks squad to tour Argentina and South Africa for the last two Tests of the Investec Rugby Championship has been finalised.     Loose forward Sam Cane and first five-eighths Aaron...

NZ running rugby cultivating top No.10s

New Zealand’s endless production line of world-class No.10s is a result of the country’s natural running rugby style, according to Steve Hansen. The All Blacks boss has an abundance of riches...

Monday Afternoon Round Up

Combrinck sidelined for Rugby Championship   South Africa winger Ruan Combrinck is set to miss the rest of the 2016 Rugby Championship after suffering a leg injury during a 26-24 weekend loss...

All Blacks release 12 players for provincial duty

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has unshackled 12 squad members to play Mitre 10 Cup rugby this weekend after his side's Bledisloe Cup win over Australia.   Injury reinforcements Damian McKenzie,...

All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship

The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2016 Rugby Championship.   Hurricanes outside back Nehe Milner-Skudder and Chiefs midfielder Charlie...

Super Rugby Highlights: Lions vs Highlanders (SF1)

Super Rugby Highlight: Brumbies vs Highlanders

In wet and windy conditions, the Highlanders held on for a 15-9 Quarter Final win over the Brumbies in Super Rugby. The Highlanders ran in the only try of the first half to take a 10-6 lead into the break....