As the Super Rugby Aupiki teams assemble ahead of the start of the season on March 1st, we check in with Willie Walker (Blues), Dwayne Sweeney (Chiefs), Fusi Feaunati (Hurricanes) and Whitney Hansen (Matutu) to give insights into their teams, their pre-season plans, how they view their rivals, their hopes for the future of the competition and how important this season is in helping prepare the Black Ferns for the defence of their Rugby World Cup title.
Former Otago coach John Kyle called Kelly Brazier “the Sachin Tendulkar of New Zealand Rugby.” Kyle started Brazier as a 14-year-old in the 2004 NPC something he couldn't get away today.
Seven international players are set to play their final international rugby matches as they line up for the Barbarians against the Springbok Women on Saturday 7 September at the DHL Stadium.
Barbarian FC and South Africa Rugby Union announced last week that they will face each other for a third time this September.
Chiefs Manawa coach Crystal Kaua quickly garnered huge respect from her players through her direct approach, and it payed off on the field with the team going undefeated up until the final in 2023.
Super Rugby Aupiki's regular season has concluded with the Chiefs Manawa claiming three wins from three to top the season table.
Fan favourite Ruby Tui is reportedly still considering her options for next year, with NZR supporting Tui in giving her time to decide.
Black Ferns Sevens star Ruby Tui is in line for a test debut after being named in the first Black Ferns squad of the year on Wednesday.
Black Ferns Sevens star Ruby Tui is in line for a test debut after being named in the first Black Ferns squad of the year on Wednesday.
Almost half the squad named today will be in line for their international debut next month, with 12 debutants and a further four players whose only experience in the black jersey was last year’s domestic series.