All posts tagged "New Zealand"
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNorthampton Saints secure one-year extension with Chris Boyd
The Kiwi director of rugby's previous deal was set to expire at Franklin's Gardens next summer
-
Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales Look To Reset Following Poor Six Nations
Wales dropping to eighth in the Rugby union world rankings, now below Scotland, is the cherry on top of a rather...
-
Featured
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Wales’ set-piece is shocking but the worst thing would be to get rid of Pivac
Shane Williams shares his concern over Wales' scrum and lineout ahead of facing Georgia this weekend
-
The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBig Billy was like a pig in muck again
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Isuspect most of us could have written the match report for England v Georgia on Friday morning over...
-
Features
/ 5 years agoAsk Lipman if red cards are necessary safeguards
COLIN BOAG Last weekend’s Bledisloe 4 match between the Wallabies and All Blacks was a cracker, and featured two red cards,...
-
-
Features
/ 5 years agoPumas have risen from quarantine slumber in true Edwards style
THERE is so much to enjoy on so many levels about the Pumas’ superb win in Sydney yesterday when they beat...
-
Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoLuffman is latest Leeds old boy to hit Test level
NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE’S influence in English rugby may be waning on the playing front but, from a coaching...
-
Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoSponsorships in Rugby
Sponsorships in Rugby are vital for the sport, both for Rugby League and Union. This also includes national teams too. In...
-
Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Italy are hanging over the cliff edge in face of no coaches
Nick Cain looks at how the development of Italian coaches in the professional era is virtually non-existent
-
Featured
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Band aid for Wales in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place in December
-
Features
/ 5 years agoSexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap
THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match...
-
The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoWallabies rally for Rennie’s first win
By SAM JACKSON Match winner: Taniela Tupou seals the deal for Australia PICTURE: Getty Images AUSTRALIA bounced back from their record...
-
The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoHe’s Dunn waiting for now but will he return?
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Cameo: Tom Dunn takes a break in his 64 seconds of action PICTURE: Getty Images Tom Dunn...
-
Latest News
/ 5 years agoKiwi Lowe gets Irish call
LEINSTER wing James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. The New Zealand-born...
-
Latest News
/ 5 years agoArgentina ace Creevy puts his Irish future first
By NEALE HARVE Warhorse: Agustin Creevy in London Irish colours, and with Pumas, below LEGENDARY Argentina hooker Agustin Creevy has explained...
-
Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Irish prudence poses more questions to the RFU
Now is the time that unions are releasing their financial accounts - Nick Cain looks at the numbers and finds disparity...
-
Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoWhy New Zealand’s All Blacks have Dominated Rugby
The New Zealand All Blacks have been a force to reckon with in the world of rugby over the years. We...
-
International Rugby
/ 5 years agoBilly Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad
Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold
-
Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Italy still left nibbling of memories of fairytale wins
Jeremy Guscott shares his view on the lack of evolution within Italy rugby after the past two decades, and the profile...
-
Six Nations
/ 5 years agoLosing Italy would help welfare for top players
JEREMY GUSCOTT Inspiration: Jake Polledri has been outstanding for Italy PICTURE: Getty Images IN many ways I feel for Italian rugby....
-
The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoAussies suffer Halloweeen horror show
■By SAM JACKSON ALL Blacks fly-half Richie Mo’unga scored two brilliant individual tries in their highest victory margin against Australia in...
-
The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoIrish prudence poses RFU more questions
NICK CAIN Major contsruction: Ireland’s Aviva Stadium PICTURE: Getty Images RUGBY Union is fourth in the pecking order of popular team...
-
Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWorld Cup horror show too gruesome to witness
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
-
Features
/ 5 years agoJJ’s death makes date bitter-sweet for Delme
PETER JACKSON Hero: Delme Thomas is carried off by delirious players and fans at the end of Llanelli’s defeat of the...
-
Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: All Blacks slayer ‘Chico’ faced up to his demons
The man who backed up the injured Gareth Edwards on the Lions 1971 tour but who never started a Test match
-
Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoI made the right decision for me, says ex-Harlequins wing Gabriel Ibitoye
Ex-Harlequins wing Ibitoye tells TRP how he is settling in to life in France and the Top 14
-
Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale
Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England's midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy
-
Columnists
/ 5 years agoHarrington column: Clubs pay heavy price for out-of-window Test
James Harrington delivers his column on all things French rugby, with Toulouse the hardest hit by international call-ups
-
Features
/ 5 years agoAll Black slayer Chico faces up to his demons
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Maesteg has long been renowned for its music and muscle, its male voice...
-
Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoQEGS’ consistency up with the country’s finest
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALWAYS the bridesmaid, never the bride. Well except for one occasion....
-
Premiership
/ 5 years agoIt’s time to stop them all walking over the Lions
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN THERE are times when you wonder whether the current generation of administrators are...
-
Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoRugby union countries with most registered players: Ready to know?
Rugby is a full-contact team sport that is popular in various countries over the globe. However, recently, not only the countries...
-
Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Justin Marshall was lone voice in the call for fair play
A blatant penalty from Game 1 of the Bledisloe Cup has ben purged from highlights of the 16-16 draw
-
Features
/ 5 years agoSafety first but losing Boks is a huge blow
SOUTH Africa v New Zealand has always been the heavyweight clash in world rugby and the decision taken by the Boks...
-
Features
/ 5 years agoBrad proves Gopperth still has years to go
BRAD Thorn, who won a World Cup with New Zealand more than a decade after trousering an Australian Sports Medal for...
-
Latest News
/ 5 years agoBlair’s battled his dark times
By GARY HEATLY Recall: Blair Cowan SCOTLAND back row Blair Cowan has battled through the “dark times” and is now on...
-
Latest News
/ 5 years agoBledisloe Cup in front of near capacity crowd
By SAM JACKSON EDEN Park was expecting to host a “near capacity” crowd of 47,000 for this morning’s second Bledisloe Cup...
-
Latest News
/ 5 years agoShields: It’s time to bring the trophy home
By JON NEWCOMBE WASPS will need to rein in the excitement of playing in the Premiership Final if they are to...
-
Features
/ 5 years agoRennie starts those All Blacks whinging again
COLIN BOAG Lucky break: Jordie Barrett scores after Rieko Ioane’s foot in touch Last weekend saw the first Bledisloe Cup match...
-
-
Latest News
/ 5 years agoNew-look Ospreys prop Nicky Smith looks to munch France
Loosehead Smith is back in the Wales squad after being dropped for the Six Nations
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoDiamond: I’m astounded Wales have snubbed WillGriff John
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond can't understand why Wales have not picked WillGriff
-
Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoParling: There are so many good qualities in this Wallabies pack
Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling discusses the most senior coaching move of his career and early impressions of Dave Rennie
-
Features
/ 5 years agoON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Packman chasing a Prem return DONCASTER Knights winger Howard Packman is keen to secure...
-
Features
/ 5 years agoWillie John’s view on the Lions will be valid always
WARREN Gatland was back ‘home’ in Wales this weekend running the rule over some familiar faces at the Liberty Stadium. In...
-
Features
/ 5 years agoThe Maunder dynasty is helpingto build Exeter’s era of success
NICK CAIN TALKS TO JACK MAUNDER, THE LATEST STAR IN A FAMILY OF OUTSTANDING SCRUM-HALVES Rivals: From left, Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, Stu...
-
Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoSchmidt takes on new role in Dublin
NEWS EXTRA FORMER Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will start a new role next month as World Rugby’s director of rugby...
-
Latest News
/ 5 years agoParling helps develop Wallabies’ dark side
By NEALE HARVEY Wearing the coach’s hat: Geoff Parling Right: Wallaby bolter Trevor Hosea AFTER establishing his top-flight coaching credentials with...
-
Features
/ 5 years agoHow Millfield pals pulled Chris Robshaw back from despair after 2015
Chris Robshaw reflects on the troubling times of his career as England captain and Quins holding a special place in his...












