Rio eclipses Wellington as NZ sevens goal
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe All Blacks Sevens team admit they won’t be at their best for their home tournament. New Zealand haven’t won a tournament on the world series since the last Wellington event 12 months ago,...
Kiwi flanker hungry to prove his worth all over again
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhen Jake Heenan signed for Connacht in May 2013, he looked the ideal project player. And the former New Zealand U-20 captain had notched up 18 appearances by mid-February of his first season at the Sportsground.
Throwback Thursday - When Sebastien Chabal took on the All Blacks
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSebastien Chabal takes on the All Blacks #ThrowbackThursday The time Sebastien Chabal was baying for blood against the All Blacks, and got it!Long live the Caveman. #tbt Posted by Rugbydump.com on Thursday,...
Tietjens lauds All Blacks Sevens’ size
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSize has become the most valuable commodity in sevens rugby and will form the basis of New Zealand’s Olympic assault, starting this weekend in Wellington. Veteran supercoach Sir Gordon Tietjens reckons...
Sevens Olympic debut fails to impress nz
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comWorld Rugby forecasts a "game-changing" 2016 for the sport with sevens making its Olympic debut in Rio. But interest in the game’s short-form is waning in the 15-a-side code’s New Zealand stronghold.
Schmidt and Gatland play hot potato with Lions job
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt insists he cannot currently be considered to lead the Lions in New Zealand in 2017 because of the constraints of his Ireland contract.
Difficult to reject Lions - Gatland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales coach Warren Gatland says leading the British and Irish Lions on their 2017 tour to New Zealand would be "difficult to turn down".
'Joe Schmidt can have the Lions job if he wants' - Wales boss Warren Gatland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales boss Warren Gatland is the favourite to land the role as head coach for the British and Irish Lions for their trip to New Zealand in 2017 but won't be dejected if he doesn't get the job.
The Rugby World Quiz of the Year
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldDon't panic – there are no Lottery millions up for grabs here! Pride is all that's at stake if you tackle these teasers on rugby events in 2015…Arresting sight: There were lots of hakas performed in...
Joe Schmidt reveals IRFU contract won't allow him to coach the British and Irish Lions next year
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland head coach Joe Schmidt will not be in charge of the British and Irish Lions for their trip to his native New Zealand next year.
