Ackermann 'rotates' his pride again
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Lions coach Johan Ackermann has again made changes to his team, ahead of the opening match of their four-game Australasia. Ackermann made two changes - both in key positions - for the encounter with...
Mealamu to set Super Rugby record
1 decade ago by Rugby 365All Blacks warhorse Keven Mealamu will set a new Super Rugby appearance record after being named in the Blues starting line-out for their match against the Lions. The 35-year-old hooker will contest...
Blues' Mealamu to start in milestone Super Rugby game
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandInspirational Blues and All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu will become the most capped Super Rugby player in history as the Blues looked to end their winless start to the season, at North Harbour on Saturday...
Rene Ranger set to return to New Zealand and the Blues
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe wrecking ball Rene Ranger is all set to return to New Zealand rugby later this year after he was granted an early release from his contract at Montpellier. He has played in France for two seasons,...
Rene Ranger heading home for family reasons
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumRene Ranger will re-join the Blues for the 2016 Super Rugby season, the former All Blacks cult hero returning home to New Zealand "primarily for family reasons" having gained an early release from his...
Former All Black Rene Ranger to return to the Blues
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFormer All Black Rene Ranger is headed back to the Blues after two seasons in France. The 28-year-old's return is a huge boost for John Kirwan's embattled side, with the Blues winless after three rounds...
Preview: S15 Round Three, Part One
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It may be early days yet, just two rounds played, but already some interesting trends are beginning to develop in the last addition of a 15-team Super Rugby tournament. Some teams have had more problems...
Shock All Blacks call-up thanks fans - eager to get 'stuck in'
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandNorth Harbour's hooker gets a shock call-up to the All Blacks, as one of two new faces named as injury replacements overnight.
Video: Australian rugby player scores first-ever 'own-try' after referee horror show
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia is claiming the world's first "own try" after a refereeing blunder led to North Harbour Rays forward Mitch Lewis touching down for the Sydney Stars in a National Rugby Championship match.
Referee blunder gives rugby match 'own try' in Australia
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAustralia is claiming the world's first "own try" after a mistake led to North Harbour Rays forward Mitch Lewis touching down for the Sydney Stars
