Stuart Barnes to Warren Gatland: Picking Sam Warburton as captain is mistake
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldTop British rugby commentator Stuart Barnes has warned the Lions against picking Sam Warburton as captain for the 10-match New Zealand tour.An expected 38-man squad is named on Thursday and despite a leg...
Chris Rattue: Stunning Beauden Barrett already beats Dan Carter, Jonah Lomu and the rest
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBeauden Barrett is the best back I've seen in rugby union ... bar one.It feels like a privilege to be here, in what is shaping as a Golden Beaudie Era.You can have Jonah Lomu, Dan Carter, David Campese,...
Tony Veitch: New Zealand's most divisive sportsmen
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldWhen it comes to sporting debate, this week we've seen it all - the good, bad and downright ignorant and disgusting.If there was ever any doubt over the standing of Sonny Bill Williams as New Zealand's...
Rugby: Nehe Milner-Skudder racing clock to face British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldHurricanes flyer Nehe Milner-Skudder looms as an unlikely starter for the impending All Blacks series against the British & Irish Lions, as he struggles to recover from yet another untimely injury.Named...
Provincial Barbarians squad named for opening match of NZ Lions Series
9 years ago by Provincial BarbariansProvincial Barbarians Coach Clayton McMillan has today named the core of the squad for the series opener, which features a mix of players from 15 different provinces. "It was important to us in...
Rugby: Lima Sopoaga says sorry for 'homophobic' Instagram comment
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAll 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...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby11 players commit to Northampton Saints 28 year-old James Craig has put pen to paper for a new first team contract, the second rower, has played 65 times since joining Saints from Yorkshire Carnegie. Half-backs...
Former All Black Tony Woodcock convicted and sentenced for drink driving
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldRetired All Black Tony Woodcock was caught behind the wheel while over the limit after "helping a mate kill some sheep". The 36-year-old was convicted and sentenced for drink driving earlier this month. ...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBryce Heem receives 2-week ban for dangerous tackle Bryce Heem of Worcester Warriors has been suspended for two weeks followinga dangerous tackle on Willie Le Roux in the in the Premiership...
Jordie Barrett named as New Zealand U20 vice-captain
9 years ago by New Zealand RugbyThe youngest Barrett, Jordie, headlines the New Zealand under-20s side for an Oceania tournament in Australia next month. He is set to be the vice-captain of the New Zealand side, as Waikato's...
