'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
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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
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
All Blacks release five players for provincial duty ahead of Bledisloe I
While Ian Foster won't reveal his 23 to take on the Wallabies in the opening Bledisloe Cup test of the year until tomorrow, it's a…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Aug 2021, 17:27
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
Former Wallabies centurion eyes unexpected return to NPC and Super Rugby in New Zealand
Former Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu is eyeing a New Zealand rugby comeback after returning to the country following his exit fr…
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 19:49
'I can't guarantee we're not going to lose jobs': The real effect COVID-19 had on Kieran Read and Counties Manukau
Ex-All Blacks captain Kieran Read speaks of his move to Counties Manukau in the midst of COVID-19 as part of the new RugbyPass Ins…
Alex McLeod
27 May 2021, 17:59
New Zealand's unluckiest player lands Super Rugby gig in Australian capital
Former NZ Under 20s player James Tucker has always been earmarked for great things but injuries have curtailed his career to date.…
Online Editors
05 Jan 2021, 18:12
Black Ferns hold off New Zealand Barbarians while Wellington and Tasman secure crucial Mitre 10 Cup wins
When the Black Ferns met a New Zealand Barbarians side in Auckland on Saturday, there were high expectations for the national side…
Online Editors
14 Nov 2020, 16:06
Watch: Try of the season banked in Chiefs derby as backs and forwards combine for outrageous score
The All Blacks may be long gone from New Zealand's provincial competition but that doesn't mean the excitement has left the Mitre …
Online Editors
07 Nov 2020, 18:46
Mitre 10 Cup derby round presents opportunity for fans to scout their Super Rugby side's upcoming talent
With the announcement of the 2021 Super Rugby squads set for December 1, opportunities for Kiwi rugby fans to catch a glimpse of t…
Alex McLeod
06 Nov 2020, 17:37
Watch: Former All Black scores stunning 75-metre try to shut down Counties Manukau comeback
Wellington loose forward Vaea Fifita is no stranger to scoring outstanding tries. His latest effort for Wellington was perhaps his…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 21:42
Otago score huge upset in the capital as unpredictable Mitre 10 Cup continues
It's been the theme of the national provincial competition this year, with big names falling to minnows, surprising blowouts and t…
Online Editors
10 Oct 2020, 16:04
Liam Messam set for first appearance for Waikato since 2015 as Mooloos roll out young halves combo
Waikato will travel back down south this weekend to face Southland Stags at Rugby Park, Invercargill, in week 4 of the Mitre 10 Cu…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 17:30
School of hard knocks
Anton Lienert-Brown has fought a long mental battle to become a regular All Black.
Tom Vinicombe
26 Sep 2020, 15:08
David Havili thrusts himself back into All Blacks contention with hat-trick in injury return
It had been two months since David Havili last played before Tasman's clash against Waikato on Saturday, but New Zealand's forgott…
Alex McLeod
25 Sep 2020, 21:58
