Rugby: Sinfield leads England past Exiles
Source: The Star
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-15 03:10:19 -0700 | sports-news
Kevin Sinfield produced a virtuoso first-half display for England as they cruised past the Exiles 30-10 in the International Origin clash in Warrington. Having lost two of the previous three games against the Exiles, England needed a good performance ahead...
Rugby: Blues seek final string to bow
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-13 11:53:57 -0700 | sports-news
The Blues are looking to add the third part of their new battle plan this season. They are searching for a franchise chief executive to lead the group from the September start of the upgraded organisation. This season they have...
Rugby: Sam Cane making his mark despite shadow of McCaw
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-13 11:53:21 -0700 | sports-news
It's possible the rugby public have failed to grasp what they have in Sam Cane...The All Blacks don't particularly mind that the nation's imagination has not been captured. Nor is there any angst that there remains widespread uncertainty whether Cane...
Rugby: Former Springbok to run Sharks as Plumtree axed
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-13 00:10:21 -0700 | sports-news
New Sharks CEO John Smit has not renewed the contract of coach John Plumtree and the Kiwi will be replaced by former Springbok centre Brendan Venter. Plumtree, who led the Sharks to two Currie Cup trophies and a Super Rugby...
Rugby: Cruden strives for better run while Carter sidelined
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-11 11:50:42 -0700 | sports-news
He has to if he wants to keep biting at the heels of Daniel Carter while the side's backline director is on an enforced two-week rest with a fractured bone in his hand. Cruden's general play at Eden Park was...
Plumtree to leave Sharks
Source: News 24
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-11 09:12:01 -0700 | sports-news
Sharks coach John Plumtree will leave his position at the end of the season after his contract was not renewed, new chief executive officer John Smit confirmed on Tuesday. New Zealander Plumtree has been in charge of the Durban franchise...
Rugby: Mid-week gives Blues a test run
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-10 10:43:34 -0700 | sports-news
For Sir John Kirwan, mid-week matches against international sides are the heart and soul of the game and his Blues team get a chance to make names for themselves against France tonight at North Harbour Stadium. "I'm expecting our guys...
Rugby: Chiefs still wait for respect
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-08 10:55:16 -0700 | sports-news
As the centre of excellence moves north to Hamilton, last year's champs see adoration of Crusaders continue. The Chiefs need just seven points from their final three games to win the New Zealand conference for a second consecutive year and...
Rugby: Nonu set to repay AB faith
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-08 10:55:59 -0700 | sports-news
Of all the young players called up by Steve Hansen since last year, Francis Saili is perhaps the biggest leap of faith. The Blues midfielder has all the component parts but he's a way off yet from being a moulded...
Rugby: Coaches fume at raw deal
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-08 10:55:11 -0700 | sports-news
Blunders by inexperienced referees and TMOs are bringing Super Rugby coaches and players to boiling point. Whatever else happens in 2013, it may be remembered as the year tension between playing and coaching staff and referees reached unprecedented levels.
Rugby: Savea finally brings up 2007 (Newstalk ZB)
Source: Xtra News
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-08 00:37:31 -0700 | sports-news
Savea finally brings up 2007 Guy Heveldt, Newstalk ZB June 8, 2013, 9:33 am It took a whole week but someone has finally mentioned that other Rugby World Cup game against France and surprisingly it's an All Black. Julian Savea...
Rugby: Ashley-Cooper finds the perfect fit finally
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-06 11:55:27 -0700 | sports-news
Wallabies backline stalwart Adam Ashley-Cooper attributes banishing fear and conservatism and playing regularly in one position as the factors behind his red-hot form. Australian rugby's longest-standing backline utility, 29-year-old Ashley-Cooper has played tests on the wing, fullback...
Rugby: Savea keen to re-enter test arena after difficult year
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-06 11:55:23 -0700 | sports-news
Twelve months ago, Julian Savea was named for his first All Blacks test, a match against Ireland at Eden Park in which he announced himself on the world stage with a stunning hat-trick of tries...He struggled a bit in his...
Rugby: French starting over in challenge with best: No8
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-06 11:55:02 -0700 | sports-news
If the French are handing out awards for sporting diplomacy, Louis Picamoles would be a prime contender. He is certainly top-shelf French boeuf at 113kg and 1.92m, ploughing many of the hard metres from the back of the scrum where...
Rugby: Haunted faces of Blues coaches says it all
Source: New Zealand Herald
Rugby :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-02 11:24:36 -0700 | sports-news
They were playing the lowest-ranked side, under cover on a fast track, chasing points for the playoffs and All Black berths. But they nosedived with greater hustle than the sharemarket crash. The main conclusion is the Blues lack enough mental...
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