'I'm just happy to be alive': Blues midfielder retires from rugby after 19-hour operation
Matt Johnson is grateful to be alive and content to call time on his inspiring rugby career.
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15 Jul 2020, 14:55
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Mitre 10 Cup draw sees traditional powers get opportunity to seize Ranfurly Shield off Canterbury
A revised Mitre 10 Cup draw has been released today by New Zealand Rugby with the competition due to kick off on Friday 11 Septemb…
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24 Jun 2020, 15:44
Why representing the Blues has never been the goal for All Black Jack Goodhue
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06 Jun 2020, 16:13
Former Blues player on life support after open heart surgery
The Blues are among those sending their hopes and prayers to Matt Johnson as their former midfielder fights for his life after und…
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02 Jun 2020, 18:37
Video interview: Richard Kahui talks 2011 - 'I would have been the slowest winger at the World Cup'
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Tom Vinicombe
25 May 2020, 15:54
Provincial unions at risk of pulling out of Mitre 10 Cup due to player payment concerns
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20 May 2020, 0:32
The NZ provincial sides that could be unstoppable with their All Blacks available for selection
This year, there's a very real chance that we could see New Zealand's provincial competition take pride of place in the rugby cale…
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13 Apr 2020, 21:49
All Blacks star Anton Lienert-Brown re-commits to New Zealand Rugby on long-term deal
Established All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Anton-Lienert Brown has put pen to paper - committing his long-term future to New Zea…
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08 Mar 2020, 14:09
What's happened to New Zealand's openside flanker conveyor belt?
It doesn’t take a rugby genius to know that New Zealand have been blessed with talent in the 7 jersey over the years, but someth…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Jan 2020, 17:43
The Chiefs' new midfield wrecking ball that could take them to the next level
When Quinn Tupaea debuted for Waikato during the 2018 season, it was hard not to be impressed. This year, he will be entering his …
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jan 2020, 15:37
Richard Kahui has no regrets but 'it would be nice to play even just one more Test'
Calling time on an international career when you’ve still got plenty of rugby left in you is a tough decision to make, but it's …
Tom Vinicombe
23 Nov 2019, 19:43
A World Cup victory may be the highest honour a player can achieve, but it's not Richard Kahui's career highlight
Richard Kahui's decorated career includes trophies for the All Blacks, Chiefs and Waikato. Despite winning a World Cup with New Ze…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Sep 2019, 20:36
Exclusive: Richard Kahui 'had no option but to be an All Black'
There’s a long list of international rugby careers that have been curtailed due to injury, but Richard Kahui’s story is probab…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Sep 2019, 19:10
Asafo Aumua could help Lions hand Canterbury their worst start to a season in over 25 years
Unwanted by the All Blacks but sure to be a major pain in the backside for Mitre 10 Cup teams across the country: Asafo Aumua is s…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Aug 2019, 19:29
Derby round perfect opportunity to spy on your Super Rugby franchise's upcoming talent
The second week of the Mitre 10 Cup will see neighbours do battle with neighbours – which means it’s the perfect opportunity f…
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14 Aug 2019, 15:16
Far more than just 23 All Blacks on show this weekend
23 men will run out for the New Zealand on Saturday to try secure the Bledisloe Cup for the 17th year in a row - but they're not t…
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