Super Rugby’s conference system is ruled by greed, not fair play
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWorried your side may not have enough points to make the finals? Fear not, the current conference system perhaps has little to do with who are the best sides of the season that deserve to make the finals....
New Zealand teams’ pace and skill levels a class above
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe dominance of New Zealand sides in the new Super 18 format is worrying for South Africa and Australia, and threatens to derail the credibility of the entire competition. New Zealand Herald rugby scribe...
Wednesday 12-Hour Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHere is all your rugby news from the the past 12 hours:Joe Marler receives two match suspension plus £20 000 fineMarler was found guilty of contravening the code of conduct as well as Regulation...
Ahki returns to boost All Blacks Sevens
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auPita Ahki’s return to the All Blacks Sevens provides a huge boost in experience ahead of this weekend’s Hong Kong tournament, coach Gordon Tietjens says. Ahki returns having last played for...
Gold sanctioned for misconduct
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comA SANZAAR Judicial Hearing conducted by Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand) has found the Sharks Head Coach, Gary Gold, guilty of Misconduct.
Twickenham to host Argentina v Australia Rugby Championship clash
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Pumas to host Wallabies in repeat of Rugby World Cup semi-final• First Rugby Championship Test to be played outside competing nationsTwickenham will stage a Rugby Championship Test match between...
Dagg returns for Crusaders
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: New Zealand fullback Israel Dagg will link up with his Crusaders teammates in Perth after David Havili returned home from the team's tour due to injury.
Cheika refuses to weigh into Super Rugby debate
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika is keeping at arms length from growing concern about the standard of Australian Super Rugby and unflattering comparisons with New Zealand teams. After six rounds, only the...
Apisai to lead Kiwis into Ocean U20 tournament
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Hurricanes hooker Leni Apisai will lead the New Zealand Under-20 squad when they travel to the Gold Coast, Australia, this month.
Quirky insight: Excited by the challenges that lie ahead
1 decade ago by IRBIn her latest exclusive column, Alicia Quirk - known as Quirky to her team-mates - looks back on another title success in Sao Paulo and the benefits of an Olympic trial run against New Zealand.
