Jul 26, 2012 Tim Nanai-Williams, Robbie Robinson and Asaeli Tikoirotuma have all re-signed with the Chiefs franchise until 2014. The Chiefs outside back trio of Tim Nanai-Williams, Robbie Robinson and Asaeli Tikoirotuma have all re-signed with the franchise until 2014. "These are all quality players, who have bright futures and are an important
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Caleb Ralph returns to East Coast for Heartland tilt
COAST’S CALEB COUP POVERTY Bay vice-captain Kahu Tamatea and Pomare Samupo are the latest players to join the Ngati Porou East Coast revival. The signing of the 31-year-old Tamatea is another coup for Coast coach Ngarimu Simpkins, who has already recruited former All Black Caleb Ralph. “With Clayton Kiwara making the North Harbour
Lawrence’s Test career over
2012-07-25 Bryce Lawrence (Gallo) Cape Town - SANZAR head of referees Lyndon Bray confirmed on Wednesday that New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence’s Test career is over, according to EWN Sport. Lawrence, who was unbelievably named New Zealand’s referee of the year in 2011, has been in freefall since taking charge of the Rugby World
Strong Taranaki squad for two Shield defences
25/07/2012 ANDY JACKSON/Fairfax NZ CLEAN TAKE: Lock Kane Barrett takes lineout ball at a Taranaki training session at Yarrow Stadium last night. Four Super Rugby players have been named in a 28-strong Taranaki rugby squad to prepare for the first two Ranfurly Shield defences of the year. Highlanders players Jarrad Hoeata and Kurt Baker
Smith to miss start of Rugby Championship
25/07/2012 DEAN PEMBERTON/Fairfax NZ EYE SURGERY: Hurricanes' captain Conrad Smith in action against the Chiefs. The All Blacks' midfield stocks have taken a further blow with Conrad Smith sidelined for around six weeks following eye surgery. Smith will miss the first phase of the Rugby Championship which kicks off with a Bledisloe Cup test
Chiefs’ backs gets another shot at Crusaders
25/07/2012 Photosport IN THE CENTRE: Andrew Horrell, starting at centre for the first time, tries to squeeze between two Crusaders defenders. Andrew Horrell has been switched back to centre for his second appearance there in his life and Ben Afeaki brought back to the bench in the two most significant changes to the
Mathewson, Hobbs to start for Blues
Crusaders name strong side for Blues clash
Warburton To Make Wales Return
7:10pm UK, Tuesday February 21, 2012 Sam Warburton will return from injury to captain Wales in their Six Nations match against England on Saturday. The Cardiff flanker missed his country's 27-13 win over Scotland with a thigh problem. But Warburton has now recovered and is one of three changes to the starting line-up. The
Rugby-France team v Scotland
MARCOUSSIS, France | Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:09am GMT Feb 21 (Reuters) - France team to play Scotland in the Six Nations championship at Murrayfield on Sunday. 15-Maxime Medard, 14-Vincent Clerc, 13-Aurelien Rougerie, 12-Wesley Fofana, 11-Julien Malzieu, 10-François Trinh-Duc, 9-Morgan Parra, 8-Louis Picamoles, 7-Imanol Harinordoquy, 6-Thierry Dusautoir (captain), 5-Yoann Maestri, 4-Pascal Pape,