Kieran Read ruled out until April
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black captain Kieran Read has undergone surgery on his wrist and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. He is expected to join the Crusaders' Super Rugby campaign in April. The incoming Crusaders...
All Black Ben Smith linked with big-money move to Munster
9 years ago by Irish IndependentNew Zealand's Ben Smith has been linked with a big-money move to Europe - with Munster cited as a possible destination.
All Blacks, England hit form with eye on Lions
9 years ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks and a revitalised England dominated world rugby in 2016, boding well for what could be an epic British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next year.
The Wrap: The key moments that shaped rugby in 2016
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auRather than ranking them ten to one style, this year’s significant rugby moments are separated into three categories. Harmless noise Clown name calling in New Zealand and England might have sold...
Crusaders name new skipper to replace Kieran Read
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA desire to ease Kieran Read’s workload has thrust Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock into the captaincy role for their next Super Rugby campaign. Coach Scott Robertson says All Blacks skipper Read needs...
Neil Francis picks his Lions starting team - and Ireland dominate
9 years ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt's Ireland will head into a busy 2017 in good shape following autumn victories over New Zealand and Australia.
Whitelock replaces Read as skipper
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAll Blacks second-row Sam Whitelock has been named as Crusaders skipper for the 2017 season with Kieran Read relinquishing the captaincy to concentrate on his New Zealand leadership.
Gatland returning to NZ in 2017: report
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWarren Gatland will quit his post as Wales rugby coach next year and return home to New Zealand, according to a UK media report. The Daily Mail reports Gatland will stay in New Zealand after he’s...
'In Shannon, people are judged on merit and not gender'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIn the same week that the contentious idea of gender quotas was proposed, it seemed perfectly fitting that Dr Farah Palmer, a three-time World Cup-winning captain with the Black Ferns, was unanimously...
'I'd see the Republic of Ireland competing in the Commonwealth Games, otherwise stop talking about a United Ireland'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIt's quite an achievement to win two Five Nations titles with Ireland and tour New Zealand with the Lions and not be defined by rugby - but if you know Trevor Ringland, you'll find it easy to believe.
