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
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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
Three Chiefs re-sign
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
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