July 30, 2012 The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Steve Hansen, Assistant Coach Ian Foster and selector Grant Fox, have named a group of players to attend a wider training group camp ahead of the Investec Rugby Championship. Twenty-eight players will attend the camp in Wellington on Wednesday and Thursday this week. All
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Walsh to referee decider
Jul 30, 2012 Referee Steve Walsh will oversee this weekend's Super Rugby grand final between the Chiefs and sixth-placed wildcard finisher the Sharks. The final will take place on Saturday night at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. "Steve thoroughly deserves this appointment to the final, having been arguably our most consistent performer in the
David Pocock is leaving the Western Force for the Brumbies
July 28, 2012 9:54PM David Pocock in action for the Force. Picture: Faith Moran Source: The Daily Telegraph STAR flanker David Pocock has quit Perth to join the Brumbies in Canberra, leaving the Western Force and their shell-shocked fans without either a captain or a coach following a disastrous Super 15
2012 SUPER RUGBY FINAL CONFIRMED
29 July 2012 Chiefs to host the Sharks to contest the 2012 Super Rugby Final After the conclusion of the Super Rugby Semi-Finals the Chiefs and Sharks have been confirmed as the 2012 Super Rugby Finalists. This means that the seventeenth Super Rugby Final will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton,with the Chiefs
Chiefs to host final as Sharks upset Stormers
Sharks outmuscle Stormers
July 28 2012 The Sharks wrapped up another superb performance, securing a 26-19 win over the Stormers in the Super Rugby semifinal at Newlands. Cape Town – The Sharks wrapped up another superb performance, securing a 26-19 win over the Stormers in the Super Rugby semifinal at Newlands on Saturday afternoon. They will
Lions name strong training Squad for ITM Cup
Wellington coach Chris Boyd has unveiled a powerful training squad including 15 current Super rugby players ahead of this year's national provincial competition. Former All Black lock Ross Filipo and five members of this year's New Zealand under-20s backs highlight a blend of youth and experience that will make the Lions
Chiefs edge into final
SBW still a chance for two tests
Jul 27, 2012 Sonny Bill Williams in action against Ireland. Photo / Greg Bowker Sonny Bill Williams may yet be asked to play in the first two tests of the Rugby Championship. Injuries to Richard Kahui and Conrad Smith have weakened New Zealand's midfield options and NZRU CEO Steve Tew's confirmed Williams
Blues boost stocks at first five with Chris Noakes
26/07/2012 Photosport HEADING HOME: The Blues have signed Highlanders first five-eighth Chris Noakes for next season The Blues have signed Highlanders first five-eighth Chris Noakes for next season as well as three younger players who made a big impression this season. The three signings to Super Rugby contracts are Charles Piutau, Steven Luatua and