The 2013 Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend and the 2013 series should be an exciting affair, can Australia bounce back from the Lions loss with a new coaching team or do they need time to bed in? Argentina rested their first choice players during the England tour will that help them in their second outing in the tournament and we will some progress from them from last … [Read more...]
2014 Sabbaticals – Who Will Fill Dan Carter’s Boots?
With Dan Carter set to join a host of other prominent All Blacks looking to follow in the footsteps of captain Richie McCaw by taking a sabbatical between World Cups, the opportunity for a young first-five to establish himself in the Number Ten jersey which for so long has belonged solely to Carter is undeniable. Things can change very quickly in the world of rugby, and while … [Read more...]
All Blacks Training Shirts Auctioned by Santa @DanCarter in aid of Fiji & Samoa #CycloneEvan
Following the devastation of Cyclone Evan which has reeked havoc on both Samoa and Fiji, All Black first-five Dan Carter has offered two signed training jerseys for auction on TradeMe to raise funds for those most affected. Both shirts are official All Black training jerseys made by adidas, featuring the All Blacks' and adidas logos on the chest and Air New Zealand … [Read more...]
All Blacks Plummet Back to Earth As England Run Riot
England brushed aside the reigning World Champions in a stirring performance at Twickenham on the weekend, ending the All Blacks unbeaten run and re-writing the record books in the process. England outmuscled the men in black in the first half, winning the contest at the breakdown and benefitting from a wealth of possession and territory by earning penalties and converting … [Read more...]
Brave Italy Succumb to World Champs
The All Blacks kept their unbeaten streak alive with a convincing 42-10 win over Italy last night, despite a courageous showing from their hosts. A stirring haka from the world champions was in keeping with the stunning scene at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, and the feisty Italians did all they could to lift in the historic venue. Playing with increased accuracy following … [Read more...]