Ricky Riccitelli: Rapidly rising Hurricane
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auRicky Riccitelli ventured to Dunedin in 2013 to study at Otago University on “half a promise”. Torn between cricket and rugby, a surprise visit by Tony Brown to a pre-season rugby fixture resolved...
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons sign Springbok star Zane Kirchner Newport Gwent Dragons have confirmed the signing of Springbok Zane Kirchner. “I am delighted to welcome Zane to the Dragons," commented Dragons...
Concussed All Blacks fullback Smith unable to train
9 years ago by Super Sport.comBen Smith has not trained all week because of concussion symptoms and the Otago Highlanders have no desire to rush him back into Super Rugby, coach Tony Brown said on Thursday.
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrancois Louw 2-week ban dismissed Francois Louw, who received a two-week ban for a dangerous tackle, will be free to play again on Tuesday 7 March after the appeal against the ban imposed was...
Chiefs end losing streak to Highlanders
9 years ago by Super Sport.comJames Lowe pounced on two wayward passes while Hika Elliot took advantage of a day-dreaming defence to give the Waikato Chiefs a 24-15 victory over a wasteful Otago Highlanders.
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons sign DTH van der Merwe Newcastle Falcons have added another proven top-level try-scorer to their squad with the news that Canada and Scarlets wing DTH van der Merwe is moving to Kingston...
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen loses battle to Motor Neuron Disease The J9 foundation, the charity founded Joost van der Westhuizen, has formally confirmed the passing of...
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9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKeegan Daniel ruled out for 12 weeks with a hand injury Sharks loose-forward Keegan Daniel is expected to miss around 12 weeks of Super Rugby after he sustained an injury playing against the Cheetahs. The...
Smith stays with All Blacks
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAll Blacks vice-captain Ben Smith has decided to remain at Otago Highlanders and playing for New Zealand, rejecting overtures from French Top 14 clubs.
Ben Smith commits to New Zealand through to 2020
9 years ago by New Zealand RugbyAll Blacks Vice-Captain Ben Smith has inked a major deal with New Zealand Rugby, which will see him play his rugby in New Zealand through to 2020. "It's been an interesting few months as we have...
