Jeff Probyn Says Hartley Memoire Is A Sham
Contrary to popular opinion, so says ex-England test prop Jeff Probyn, New Zealand-born Dylan Hartley wasn’t a true hard player while playing for the British side, but instead, a man ….
Rugby
Johnson Reneges On Proctor Biting Claim
A previously tight-lipped Shaun Johnson has changed his tune regarding whether or not he was actually bitten by Kiwi team-mate Kevin Proctor during a recent game between the Titans and ….
Tony Brown Lauds Super Rugby Aotearoa Format
Highlanders coach Tony Brown, who is widely regarded as being one of the best coaches in the world of Super Rugby today, has warned against what he refers to as ….
Savea Hoping For A 2021 Super Rugby Deal
Hurricanes star Julian Savea says he has every intention of pocketing a Super Rugby contract for 2021. The fan-favourite was recently welcomed back into camp Hurricanes after a two-year-run playing ….
Possible Ray Of Hope For Banned Warriors
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has heeded the unusual plight of Warriors duo Selestino Ravutaumada and Eliesa Katoa to the extent that she’s willing to try and find a ….
Disabled Crusaders Fan Meets His Heroes
A young disabled Crusaders fan is thanks to the generosity of his community experiencing his biggest dream come true. 14-year-old Levi Aplin may live in Hurricanes-country, but that doesn’t mean ….
Smith Says Rugby Poorer Without Springboks
Star All Blacks player Aaron Smith has described a “new competition” without South Africa’s Springboks to be a bittersweet moment in the offing. The All Blacks and Highlanders halfback described ….
Eddie Jones Says Pay Cut Is No Grand Gesture
Ever a study in gentlemanly modesty and perfect decency, English rugby head coach Eddie Jones has dismissed words of praise following his having agreed to take a 25% pay cut ….
NZ Poised To Host 2020 Rugby Competition
New Zealand is now officially poised to become the sole host of a 2020 Ruby Championship competition. This as a result of a declared preference on the part of Southern ….
Richard Kahui Signed By The Western Force
Former All Blacks player Richard Kahui has been signed by the Western Force to play in the Aussie edition of an overhauled Super Rugby competition. The 35-year-old midfielder and World ….