Sopoaga named NZ Super Rugby player of the year
1 decade ago by Super RugbyHighlanders first five-eighth Lima Sopoaga has been named as the 2015 New Zealand Super Rugby player of the year at the 2015 NZ Rugby Awards.
Sopoaga commits to Highlanders
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: The Highlanders announced that flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby champions through until the end of the 2018 season.
The Agenda: Pumas were a joy to watch at World Cup – so watch them again
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Barbarians will include world-conquering All Blacks against Argentina; relive the dark days of Davis Cup oblivion; and are footballers really role models?Perhaps the ideal way to wind down after a...
Top 5 backs missing out on the World Cup
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all 20 squads submitted for the World Cup, we take a look on the top 5 backs that are set to miss out playing in the tournament this year.1. Israel Dagg - All BlacksThe Crusaders full back made...
Springboks vs All Blacks: Food For Thought
1 decade ago by Len Kaplan1 New Zealanders were concerned at their hooker resources after the retirement of Andrew Hore and with Keven Mealamu closer to 40 than 30, but Dane Coles showed conclusively on...
All Blacks name two debutants to face South Africa
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named two debutants in the All Blacks squad to take on the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday. Highlanders half Lima Sopoaga and Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst...
Preview: South Africa vs New Zealand
1 decade ago by Len KaplanIn making a host of changes in their line-ups, the coaches continue to explore their selection options in Round 2 of what amounts primarily to a precursor for the World Cup rather than a passionate...
All Blacks hand out 2 debuts ahead of Boks clash
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have handed first caps to Lima Sopoaga and James Broadhurst for Saturday’s Test at Ellis Park against South Africa.Sopoaga is rewarded for his impressive form with the Highlanders...
All Blacks name two debutants for Bok clash
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFlyhalf Lima Sopoaga and lock James Broadhurst will make their All Blacks debuts against South Africa on Saturday after being named in the starting side for the Rugby Championship test on Thursday.
All Blacks name debutants
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyFly-half Lima Sopoaga and lock James Broadhurst will make their New Zealand debuts in Saturday’s Rugby Championship game against South Africa in Johannesburg.
