Rugby: Ben Smith ready to put All Blacks on his back against Samoa
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldBen Smith has been on one of the more inspirational rugby journeys of the last eight years. It started in relative obscurity in 2009 when he managed to play a whole season for the Highlanders without anyone...
Rugby: All Blacks load up the heavy artillery in Lions preparation
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldUnable to take part in the Highlanders' famous win over the Lions, Ben Smith has been amply compensated by being named captain of the All Blacks for the first time.Smith, who assumed the role of All Blacks...
Rugby: All Blacks load up the heavy artillery in Lions preparation
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldUnable to take part in the Highlanders' famous win over the Lions, Ben Smith has been amply compensated by being named captain of the All Blacks for the first time.Smith, who assumed the role of All Blacks...
Sexton preferred to Farrell for Lions against Maori
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsJohnny Sexton is preferred to Owen Farrell at fly-half for the British and Irish Lions match against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.
Lions name team to play Maori All Blacks
9 years ago by Rugby WorldA look at the British & Irish line-up to take on the Maori All Blacks in RotoruaSkipper: Peter O'Mahony is leading the Lions this weekend. Photo: Getty ImagesA look at the British & Irish line-up to...
Peter O’Mahony to lead Lions against Maori side with Warburton benched
9 years ago by The GuardianMunster captain handed Lions armband for game in RotoruaJonathan Sexton to start with Owen Farrell joining Sam Warburton on benchIreland’s Peter O’Mahony will skipper the British & Irish Lions...
All Blacks name Barrett trio
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe Barrett brothers are set to become the first trio of siblings to play in the same Test for the All Blacks after being named in the squad to play Samoa at Eden Park on Friday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD...
Steve Hansen picks strong New Zealand side for Samoa warm-up match
9 years ago by The Guardian• Aaron Smith picked at scrum-half to face Samoa, in favour of TJ Perenara• Sonny Bill Williams to make first All Blacks appearance since 2015 World CupWarren Gatland, look away now. After preparations...
Barrett trio named in All Blacks squad to face Samoa
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen picks all three Barrett brothers in the squad to face Samoa - a first for the All Blacks.
Rugby: Samoa wing going from obscure WA club to facing the All Blacks
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldAlbert Nikoro is going from Western Australian club rugby to facing the All Blacks and hopefully onto a Mitre 10 Cup contract.The 24-year-old will line up on the right wing for Manu Samoa, his sixth test...
