Archive for the ‘New Zealand’ Category

• Ben Franks chooses the Hurricanes

  Sep 22, 12 • 3620 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Ben Franks chooses the Hurricanes

  All Black prop Ben Franks has chosen to move to the Hurricanes in 2013 which will even further boost their front row stocks in the Capital. Franks confirmed the move and spoke today before departing with the All Blacks to Argentina. “This is a new and...

• Auckland team to face Canterbury

  Aug 27, 12 • 2321 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand • admin • Comments Off on Auckland team to face Canterbury

  ITM Cup round two Wednesday August 29 AMI Stadium, Christchurch Kick-off 7.35pm (New Zealand Time) Auckland head coach Wayne Pivac has made just one injury-enforced change to his starting line-up for Wednesday’s round two clash withCanterburyinChristchurch....

• John Kirwan names Blues coaching team for 2013

  Aug 22, 12 • 2784 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on John Kirwan names Blues coaching team for 2013

  Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan today confirmed his new coaching team. Sir Graham Henry, Mick Byrne and Grant Doorey are to join the Blues for the coming season. “I’m thrilled with this coaching team. The experience and individual expertise these three...

• 2012 Auckland ITM Cup squad named

  Aug 14, 12 • 2741 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand • admin • Comments Off on 2012 Auckland ITM Cup squad named

  Auckland head coach Wayne Pivac today announced his 26-man squad for the 2012 ITM Cup. The squad boasts a good balance of youth and experience, with nine new caps named in a group featuring 16 players with Super Rugby experience. Daniel Braid will captain the...

• Cantabrians to take on Southland tomorrow

  Aug 8, 12 • 2618 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand • admin • Comments Off on Cantabrians to take on Southland tomorrow

  The Cantabrians squad heads to Oamaru tomorrow to play against Southland in another pre-season game. The Cantabrians games are an opportunity for players to get some game time before the ITM Cup season officially begins, and to put forward their case for a...

• Chiefs announce team for Super Rugby Final

  Aug 2, 12 • 2573 Views • General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Chiefs announce team for Super Rugby Final

  The Chiefs have announced their team to play the Sharks in the Investec Super Rugby final this Saturday night at Waikato Stadium. Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has decided to stick with the same side that won last weeks semi final match against the Crusaders. ...

• Chiefs looking to become 3rd Kiwi Champion

  Aug 1, 12 • 2269 Views • General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Chiefs looking to become 3rd Kiwi Champion

  The Chiefs will look to become the sixth team to win a Super Rugby Championship, a victory that could see the balance of New Zealand rugby power shift North to Hamilton. Coach Dave Rennie couldn’t deny he was “excited”, after what has been the longest...

• Super Rugby final sold out

  Aug 1, 12 • 2263 Views • General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Super Rugby final sold out

  Fans across the country have shown that they want to be part of Chiefs history and snapped up 25100 tickets to the Investec Super Rugby final at Waikato Stadium this Saturday night. Chiefs’ supporters were desperate to secure tickets to the Chiefs v Sharks...