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Dec 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Matt Sexton returns to New Zealand to be with his family
Matt Sexton, who has been with Eastern Province Rugby since June 2012, will finish up at the union this month. Sexton, who joined the union to assist them in their preparations for their debut entry into Super Rugby, has decided to return home for personal...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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General News, National, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Teams announced for Crusaders Charity Cricket match
The Crusaders XI and All Stars XI have named their teams for the Crusaders Charity Cricket this Sunday to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand. The reigning champions, the Crusaders XI, will be captained by Andy Ellis. While...
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Dec 5, 13 •
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General News, International •
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Comments Off on Players Honour Read Twice In Inaugural IRPA Awards
All Black Kieran Read has been paid a double compliment by his fellow professionals – winning IRPA’s first Ultimate Rugby players’ Player of the Year award, as well as a place in the players’ World XV of the Year. Only days after being named the...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on DJ Forbes – The Big interview
When most people talk of New Zealand’s all-conquering Sevens team, they think of captain DJ Forbes and they think of coach, Gordon Tietjens. The duo may be very different men, but together they have created one of the finest outfits anywhere in the...
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Dec 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Kieran Read named IRB Player of the year
New Zealand number 8 Kieran Read has been named the IRB Player of the Year 2013, the third Kiwi to win the prestigious award. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic year in the heart of the All Blacks’ pack and played no small part in ensuring his team...
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Dec 3, 13 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Maurice Trapp – new President of Auckland Rugby Union
Maurice Trapp, former Auckland coach (1987-1991) has been elected as the new President of Auckland Rugby Union. Last night at the ARU’s 130th Annual General Meeting held at Eden Park, outgoing President Lawrie Knight’s handed over the reigns to Mr Trapp....
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Nov 28, 13 •
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International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Bring on Dubai! New Zealand Women’s Sevens team ready to defend title
The New Zealand Women’s Sevens team kick off their 2013/2014 World Series campaign and have their sights on defending their Dubai Sevens tournament title, later today. As New Zealand prepares to open their campaign against Fiji late tonight (NZT), Coach...
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Nov 19, 13 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Richie McCaw returns the Webb Ellis Cup
Rugby World Cup 2011 winning captain Richie McCaw returned the Webb Ellis Cup to Rugby World Cup Limited Chairman Bernard Lapasset in the official handover ceremony at the IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition in Dublin on Monday. With less than two years...
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Nov 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against England
The All Blacks team to play England at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 16 November has been named with another hugely-experienced team to take the field against the English. The starting XV in the second Test of the Air New Zealand European Tour features just...
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Nov 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on AUCKLAND RUGBY MOURNS THE PASSING OF PETER FATIALOFA
Today Auckland Rugby mourns the loss of the one of this union’s much-loved rugby personalities. Papali’itele Peter Fatialofa (54) died suddenly this morning in Samoa and his passing has left shock waves across the rugby community. From the Ponsonby Rugby...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Black and Japan teams for Saturdays Tokyo test
NEW ZEALAND: 15-Beauden Barrett, 14-Charles Piutau, 13-Ben Smith, 12-Francis Saili, 11-Frank Halai, 10-Daniel Carter, 9-Tawera Kerr-Barlow; 8-Richie McCaw, 7-Sam Cane, 6-Steven Luatua, 5-Dominic Bird, 4-Jeremy Thrush, 3-Ben Franks, 2-Dane Coles, 1-Wyatt...
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Nov 1, 13 •
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Comments Off on French squad named for All Black test on 9th November
FRANCE SQUAD: Forwards: Vincent Debaty, Yannick Forestier, Benjamin Kayser, Dimitri Szarzewski, Nicolas Mas, Rabah Slimani, Alexandre Flanquart, Yoann Maestri, Pascal Pape, Sebastien Vahaamahina, Thierry Dusautoir, Wenceslas Lauret, Bernard Leroux, Yannick...
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Oct 30, 13 •
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International, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on All Black rugby squad to play Japan in Tokyo
All Blacks to Japan: Forwards: Dane Coles, Andrew Hore, Keven Mealamu, Wyatt Crockett, Charlie Faumuina, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Jeff Toomaga-Allen, Dominic Bird, Brodie Retallick, Jeremy Thrush, Sam Cane, Steven Luatua, Richie McCaw (capt), Luke Whitelock....
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Oct 30, 13 •
4301 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on The Hurricanes Squad for 2014
The Hurricanes Squad for 2014 is: Forwards: Mark Abbott (Hawke’s Bay), James Broadhurst (Taranaki), Dane Coles (Wellington), Ash Dixon (Hawke’s Bay), Ben Franks (Hawke’s Bay), Reggie Goodes (Wellington), Jack Lam (Waikato), Faifili Levave...
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Oct 30, 13 •
3219 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name their 2014 squad
The Crusaders have injected a Fijian flyer and a teenage halfback into their All Blacks-laden Super Rugby squad. Coach Todd Blackadder has named a typically-powerful squad for 2014, with the last couple of slots to be filled by two uncapped players at this...
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Oct 17, 13 •
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Australia, General News, International, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Wallabies side named to face the All Blacks
AUSTRALIA: 15-Israel Folau, 14-Adam Ashley-Cooper, 13-Tevita Kuridrani, 12-Matt Toomua, 11-Peter Betham, 10-Quade Cooper, 9-Will Genia, 8-Ben McCalman, 7-Michael Hooper, 6-Ben Mowen, 5-James Horwill (captain), 4-Rob Simmons, 3-Ben Alexander, 2-Stephen Moore,...
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Sep 28, 13 •
2656 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand, Womens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Auckland representative results
Women’s Provincial Championship Auckland Storm 23 (C Richardson, F Faamausili, A Itunu tries, E Jensen 2 pen, 1 con) Otago Spirit 29 (G Muir try, A Tiplady try, 2 con, 5 pen) Northern Region 2nd XV Competition Auckland B 40 (K Ecklund, M Faleafa, S Silipa,...
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Sep 21, 13 •
2577 Views •
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Comments Off on Auckland Representative Results
Women’s Provincial Championship Auckland Storm 18 (F Faamausili, D Taufateau, C Halapua tries, E Jensen 1 pen) Manawatu 13 Northern Region 2nd XV Competition Auckland B 19 (O Ai’i try, 1 con, 4 pen) Counties Manukau B 19 Auckland Juniors 31 (J Copeland, P...
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Sep 19, 13 •
2192 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Canterbury team to play Wellington
Canterbury will take on top-of-the-table team Wellington at 5:35pm this Saturday night at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to the starting line-up that beat Otago last weekend. Two players who returned...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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General News, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
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Comments Off on Bismarck du Plessis to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing
Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden, Bismarck du Plessis of South Africa will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being issued with a red card for receiving two yellow cards during the match at the weekend...
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Sep 15, 13 •
2826 Views •
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Comments Off on “We still have a lot to play for” – De Villiers
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers pointed to some errant defensive errors and ‘mistakes that show we are not quite up there with the best team in the world’ in reflecting on his side’s 29-15 loss to New Zealand’s All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday....
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bismarck du Plessis to appear before SANZAR following Red Card
Bismarck du Plessis of South Africa has received a red card after receiving two yellow cards during the match at the weekend between New Zealand and South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The yellow cards were issued in the 17th and 42nd minutes of the match...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Excitement builds for the Springboks vs All Black clash
With less than 24 hours to go before kick-off in Saturday’s fourth Test in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship between the Springboks and New Zealand, excitement levels have been steadily increasing in Auckland. Fridays prior to Tests traditionally provide...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks named for Springbok clash
The All Blacks selectors have named a strong team to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Freedom Cup Test at Eden Park, Auckland, this Saturday, 14 September 2013, with the starting XV featuring the return of several regular starters: prop...
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Sep 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa Boktown brings Human Spirit
Absa Boktown will be bringing the human spirit to Barnyard Theatre and Montecasino as the Springboks go in search of Rugby Championship glory this season. Bring the family for the festival of rugby with a hive of activity scheduled around the matches which...
