AFTER A tough summer, Australia are available at unprecedented odds of 8/1 ahead of this weekend's test against New Zealand at home in Brisbane. The odds reflect not only the…
New Zealand
Bryce Lawrence blames political pressure for retirement
NEW ZEALAND referee Bryce Lawrence has retired, citing heavy criticism following the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between South Africa and Australia last year behind his decision. The 41 year-old is…
The Rugby Championship Review: New Zealand
ALL HAIL the All Blacks. Six wins out of six and a 14 point gap between the champions and second placed Australia show just how far ahead of the rest…
Start for Weepu as Hansen makes four changes
DUNEDIN WILL play host to the first meeting in The Rugby Championship between the table-topping All Blacks and the traveling Springboks. The home side currently hold a three-from-three performance and…
Springboks make two changes for All Blacks clash
AFTER TASTING defeat against the Wallabies last weekend in Perth, Heyneke Meyer has made two changes to the Springbok team who face New Zealand in the fourth Test in The…
Highlanders sign All Black prop Tony Woodcock
WORLD CUP winning All Black, Tony Woodcock, has signed with the Highlanders for a two-year period and will join the franchise for the 2013 Super Rugby competition. 31 year old…
All Blacks lose Woodcock for Bledisloe clash
THERE IS just one forced change from last week’s All Black’s starting XV, Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett coming in for the injured Tony Woodcock at loosehead prop. All Blacks Coach…
Crusaders without Read for Super semi
THE CRUSADERS team that beat the Bulls 28-13, in last weekend’s qualifier match will get another chance to prove they are finals quality this Friday. Only one change has been…
John Kirwan returns home to coach the Blues
Former All Black Sir John Kirwan has been appointed the new Head Coach of the Blues, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Blues Franchise announced today. The 47-year-old has…
All Black attack too much for sorry Ireland – Tour review
AFTER ALL the optimism generated from last week’s effort, the manner of Saturday’s flogging is even harder to take. Watching Ireland on this tour has been an emotional rollercoaster. How…