BNZ and Plunket have teamed up to give 115 Kiwi kids a chance to see their name on a player's shirt when they take to the field in Round 15 of the Super Rugby competition. The new competition will see the game's biggest stars wear jerseys which feature 115 names of kids around New Zealand printed on the front along with Plunket and BNZ logos. There are two ways to win: 1) … [Read more...]
Super Rugby Profile: Highlanders – Declan O’Donnell
With a host of All Blacks already committed to the Dunedin-based Highlanders for 2013, Sevens sensation Declan O’Donnell adds further depth to a squad which is shaping as one of the most exciting ahead of next year’s Super XV. A result of Hamilton Boys’ High School’s production line of quality rugby players, O’Donnell was first discovered by New Zealand Sevens guru Gordon … [Read more...]
Chiefs Feed On Sharks In Super Final
The Chiefs stormed to their first ever Super Rugby title on Saturday night, crushing the visiting Sharks 37-6 in front of an ecstatic home crowd. Battered by travel but on a run of hot form, the Sharks started the game the stronger of the two sides and were the first to score through the boot of first five Freddie MIchalak. But the Chiefs warmed in to their work, and once … [Read more...]
Super Rugby Alright – Pro’s & Con’s Of This Years Super XV Tournament
This Year's Super Rugby Competition Has Produced some of the most entertaining matches since the tournament began. The new conference based system means the fans get to see their local superstars going head to head more often. While it's always great to see games between top sides from different countries, the build up to the mid-season test series in each country adds extra … [Read more...]
Too Many Invites, Not Enough Seats
South Africa is in something of a bind at the moment after news came to light that they are yet to make a decision about their Super XV team in waiting, the Southern Kings. Most people outside the Republic probably aren't aware, but the Africans wanted the competition expanded to include six South African sides. South Africa have had plenty of comings and goings over the … [Read more...]