Rugby

'Kilted Kiwi' Leslie has high hopes for Super 14

There's no doubting the Kiwi blood racing through former Scotland captain John Leslie's body. ...Read more

Walsh is back

Steve Walsh continues his road to rugby redemption as the Super 14 kicks off.
Missing McCaw

The Needle celebrates

Former All Black coach Fred Allen was described as "the patriarch of New Zealand rugby" today.
Plan to extend sevens

Duo debut for Brumbies

Wallaby captain Rocky Elsom and playmaker Matt Giteau have been named to make their Brumbies' debuts.
Fiery reception for Barnes

Eden Park cash wanted

Auckland's councils are being asked to pull together a $40 million loan for Eden Park's facelift.
Bartholomeusz upbeat

The Journal

  • The Man In The Stand

    Feb 8 3:26pm
    It's time to "Stop the Clock" in rugby

    While in the Land of Oz, I've gleaned plenty of the pre-season and pre-tournament gossip and goings-on in the three codes that we have fierce, upcoming involvement in. Rugby takes precedence in this blog simply because the Super 14, as opposed to the N ..Read more

  • Mike Kilpatrick

    Jan 26 12:09pm
    Women's tennis at risk of dying

    I'm told that interest in rugby is dropping because the product is boring and people are being turned off by too many substandard games. But if that's the standard for a sport in decline, rugby can't hold a torch to the game that's most at risk - women ..Read more

  • Marcus Forbes

    Jan 18 1:40pm
    The countdown is on

    As tragic as it might seem here's some news for all you league fans out there.There's only 53 days left before the season kicks off – that of course doesn't count in the trials or the All Stars game.So with absolutely nothing to base your opinion on ..Read more

  • Buck Shelford

    Dec 5 1:48pm
    Back home on a high!

    I'm back on home ground after my extended tour of Europe and what a way to end the All Blacks' test programme for the season. The resounding victory over France and the style of play was enough to warm the heart after some of the rugby we've witnessed ..Read more

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Giteau still doubtful for Brumbies AAP
Fred the Needle described as patriarch of NZ rugby NZPA
McCaw to miss three rounds of Super 14 AAP
Fred 'The Needle' turns 90 NZPA
Barnes set for fiery Reds' reception AAP
Walsh to referee in Super 14 opening round NZPA

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