Blogs
Tietjens is Sevens' Sir Alex Ferguson
Gordon Tietjens’ success in sevens is unrivalled and should place him in the same coaching league as Sir Alex Ferguson.
Oversights in ABs' training squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen named a 38-man training squad and there are a couple of oversights worth highlighting
Super Rugby report card
With Super Rugby entering round 13 this weekend, who is on track to make the playoffs?
Rugby should be a 13-man game
Modern-day rugby is being ruined by the fact that there are too many players on the paddock
Robshaw deserved to miss Lions cut
It’s hard to understand the stink being made in the UK about Chris Robshaw’s absence from the British and Irish Lions squad.
The stories you might have missed
While much of the media glare was zoned in on Julian Savea, there were a couple of stories which slipped under their radar.
NZ teams need to tweak tactics
Losses to Australian opposition this year are proof that the NZ Super Rugby teams need to slightly re-think their attacking strategies
Deans needs to put personal issues aside
Deans has a history of feuds with players, so Cooper’s omission isn’t a surprise.
Hore and Woodcock on notice
With Steve Hansen putting his ‘senior citizens’ on notice, it could spell bad news for Andrew Hore and Tony Woodcock.
All Blacks shouldn't pick Kahui
Richard Kahu is quality on a stick as far as players go, but the All Blacks shouldn't pick him in June.
Highlanders are done and dusted
The chances of the Highlanders turning their wretched season around are slim.
Hong Kong better than Wellington Sevens
The Hong Kong Sevens leaves the Wellington Sevens far, far behind.
Red and black forever
Anyone who believes Dan Carter is not happy at the Crusaders is wide of the mark.
Is Ma'a Nonu cursed?
Some would argue, in Super Rugby terms at least, that Ma’a Nonu is a bad luck charm.
Guildford deserves another chance
The New Zealand Rugby Union would’ve been viewed as hypocrites if it banned Zac Guildford.
NZ deserves new team
Australia and South Africa are pushing for Super Rugby expansion, but it’s New Zealand that deserves a new team.
Are the Hurricanes the new Blues?
Some people are already worried the Hurricanes could bring up the rear in the New Zealand conference.
Force, a team in tatters
The Australian Rugby Union should be worried about the Force’s continued downward spiral.
White the next Wallabies coach?
Never mind Ewen McKenzie or Michael Cheika. Jake White should be the next Wallabies coach.
Nanai-Williams a risk at centre
Tim Nanai-Williams' lack of size could hinder his progress in the No 13 jersey.
Modest endeavour shown by Aussie teams
The opening round of Super Rugby was a fizzer in terms of what the Australian teams offered on the park.
Wallabies stuffed without Genia
It’s no coincidence that things tend to turn to custard for the Wallabies when Will Genia is not there.
ABs have holes in the back three
Early in the season the All Blacks have plenty of questions over who will be in the outside backs division.
In a league of their own
New Zealand has been the most consistent team on the 2012-13 Sevens World Series circuit.
Unsung heroes
These five players failed to gain any recognition from the IRB for their deeds this season.
Deans’ job far from safe
Robbie Deans will coach Australia until at least the end of 2012, but his future beyond that is by no means certain.
Super Rugby expansion destroying ITM Cup
The bigger Super Rugby grows, the worse things become for the ITM Cup.
SANZAR disciplinary procedure needs fixing
The disciplinary procedure utilised by SANZAR is once again under the spotlight.
Australia lacks quality players
Poor coaching is not the only issue plaguing the Wallabies’ class of 2012.
Selection headaches for Deans
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans needs to get his backline selections right.
Force a franchise in tatters
It’s going to take more than a new coach to turn this struggling team around.
SBW throwing away chance at greatness
It would be a shame if Sonny Bill Williams left rugby without realising his full potential.
Barnes must play 10
Berrick Barnes, not Quade Cooper, is the man to run the cutter for the Wallabies.
Trouble-maker Hartley no captain
What was Stuart Lancaster thinking in appointing Dylan Hartley as skipper?
Williams' career is over
It's hard to see Ali Williams regaining his All Blacks spot when he returns from injury.
Shambolic disciplinary decisions
SANZAR needs to impose suspensions that sees players miss matches instead of weeks.
Wales devaluing test rugby
Wales' decision to yet again award caps against the UK Barbarians is an insult.
The Beale quandary
Where in the backline to play Kurtley Beale is the biggest issue for Robbie Deans.
Force teetering on the edge
Whoever the Force picks as their new coach could decide the side's future.
Henson’s career is over
Rugby fans have seen the last of Gavin Henson after his latest indiscretion.
Rugby racism rears ugly head
Pat Lam should be judged on his coaching ability, not the colour of his skin.
False advertising
The Waratahs stretched the truth when they said they beat Samoa and Tonga recently.
Barrett should play fullback
Beauden Barrett should wear the No 15 shirt for the Hurricanes this season.
Campese’s criticism warranted
The Wallabies great was bang on the money with his Robbie Deans remarks.
Boring Super Rugby announcement
There were few surprises when the New Zealand franchises named their squads.
O'Gara overtakes Sexton
Ronan O’Gara has moved past Jonathan Sexton in the race for the Ireland No 10 shirt.
Barnes got it right
Wayne Barnes is copping unfair criticism following the South Africa v Wales game.
Recruitment policy all wrong
The Western Force will get nowhere signing middle of the road Kiwi players.
It wasn't meant to be
The Crusaders fell short of the fairytale finish they were hoping for in 2011.
Boxing match or circus?
No one will take SBW seriously as a boxer if he continues to fight nobodies.
NZ Govt standing firm
Political sanctions against Fiji should not be relaxed for the Rugby World Cup.
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2013 Super Rugby preview: round 14
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Rugby News Poll
Which player was unlucky to miss out on the All Blacks’ wider training squad?
Blogs
Tietjens is Sevens' Sir Alex Ferguson
Gordon Tietjens’ success in sevens is unrivalled and should place him in the same coaching league as Sir Alex Ferguson.
Oversights in ABs' training squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen named a 38-man training squad and there are a couple of oversights worth highlighting
Fixtures & Results
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