Dumped All Blacks coach Plumtree lands on feet with new side
Axed All Blacks forwards coach John Plumtree has found himself a new role just weeks after he got his marching orders from the NZR…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug 2022, 7:49
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Hoskins Sotutu set for first match in two months as Counties start All Blacks trio
Counties Manukau will go into their third-round NPC clash with Waikato with some extra firepower in their forwards courtesy of the…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Aug 2022, 6:23
Liam Messam named for 100th cap as Damian McKenzie dons No 10 for Waikato
Waikato have named a side that should attract plenty of eyes when they take on Hawke's Bay this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
05 Aug 2022, 2:20
Brett Cameron's signing creates backline conundrum for Hurricanes
Four years following the departure of Beauden Barrett, the Hurricanes will once again have an All Black running the cutter at firs…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Jul 2022, 3:42
Six All Blacks named in Waikato's squad for NPC season
Waikato Rugby is pleased to announce their initial 38-man Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship (NPC) squad for the …
Sam Smith
20 Jul 2022, 21:34
Damian McKenzie's return to New Zealand confirmed following Japan sabbatical
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie's return to New Zealand has been confirmed following a six-month spell in Japanese club rugby.
Alex McLeod
16 Jun 2022, 21:31
'I didn't want to play anymore': D'Angelo Leuila's rise from the ashes
D'Angelo Leuila had every intention of giving up on rugby at the beginning of 2021. Now, he's an NPC champion.
Tom Vinicombe
11 Jan 2022, 13:30
Interview
Why Cortez Ratima chose Chiefs over Crusaders: 'A chance to represent my people'
When Cortez Ratima mapped out his future following his final year of high school in 2018, the young halfback wasn’t expecting to…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Dec 2021, 13:39
Departing All Black leaves NZ playing 'best rugby of his career'
It won't necessarily happen overnight, but Brett Cameron's move to Japan will sure eventually be acknowledged for the loss that it…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Nov 2021, 7:56
Clayton McMillan compares new Chiefs halfback to former All Black
In Brad Weber, the Chiefs have arguably the second-best halfback in New Zealand at their disposal and in 2022, they'll have two ex…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Nov 2021, 5:41
Aaron Smith continues unbeaten run in NPC as Manawatu beat Otago
All Blacks star Aaron Smith has made it two wins from as many outings in his return to provincial rugby as Manawatu beat Otago 27-…
Alex McLeod
01 Oct 2021, 23:02
Aaron Smith returns to action following six-week match-less spell
All Blacks star Aaron Smith has successfully returned to action at provincial level following a six-week sideline spell.
Alex McLeod
24 Sep 2021, 22:18
Aaron Smith looking forward to linking up with former All Black
Halfback Aaron Smith won't feature for New Zealand during the Rugby Championship - but that doesn't mean he won't continue to play…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Sep 2021, 17:57
Ex-All Blacks star Waisake Naholo set to make Canterbury debut
Former All Blacks star Waisake Naholo is set to make his return to first-class rugby in New Zealand after being named on the bench…
Alex McLeod
12 Aug 2021, 20:47
All Blacks dream not over for Japan-bound Brett Cameron
Brett Cameron's surprise call-up to the All Blacks in 2018 was just the start of his rugby odyssey.
Tom Vinicombe
03 Aug 2021, 17:50
Half's time
Promising Chiefs halfback Xavier Roe has finally earned himself a start after an exceptional provincial season.
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun 2021, 2:48
