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New Zealand Super 14: How Are They Looking?

The competitions finest performed nation (with 10 titles won by New Zealand since 1996) did not have it all their way early in the tournament...

Written by James Mortimer about 7 months ago 55 reads 1 comments
Could Jonah Lomu Have Made It in the NFL?

"He is a freak, and the sooner he leaves rugby the better.” Those were the words of England captain Will Carling, after watching the 20 year old Jonah Lomu dismantle his England side, in the semi-final of the 1995 World Cup...

Written by Captain Fantabulous about 7 months ago 552 reads 1 comments
Is New Zealand Rugby Heading For a Poor Season?

At the end of 2007, New Zealand suffered arguably the single greatest player exodus that any country had ever suffered...

Written by James Mortimer about 8 months ago 30 reads 1 comments
Major Upsets in the 2009 Rugby Sevens World Cup!

This World cup will go down in history as the best ever because in a few hours, the four teams that will meet in the semi-finals didn't even stand a chance of making it past the Quarter finals, but they did...

Written by Warpath Comets about 8 months ago 113 reads 1 comments
Managing the All Blacks' Embarrassment of Riches

As the countdown begins to 2011, how will Graham Henry manage the startling return to form from key players, the performance of the new blood, the declining status of veterans and stalwarts, ...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 98 reads 8 comments
Super 14: Hurricanes V Cheetahs

Venue: Yarrow’s Stadium, New PlymouthKick-off: 2.30pm (local), 12.30pm (AEDT) Head to Head: Played 3: Hurricanes 2, Cheetahs 1 Last Year: Hurricanes 38—Cheetahs 15 at Vodacom Park, ...

Written by James Mortimer about 8 months ago 105 reads 0 comments
All Black Fundamentals Exist, Just Need Polishing

There is no way in glossing up the ignominious fact that this New Zealand team is potentially one loss away from recording one of the worst test years on record...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 40 reads 4 comments
All Blacks: Is the Number 12 the New Unlucky 13?

In the modern era, some believe that centre has been a problem position for New Zealand. But with the All Blacks' style of play shifting, it seems that second five eighth may be their new quandary...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 45 reads 4 comments
All Blacks Register the Dreaded Century

New Zealand’s test defeat at the hands of South Africa in Waikato Stadium, their first international loss in Hamilton, is also the official 100th test defeat suffered by the All Blacks...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 94 reads 3 comments
Canterbury Vs. Wellington

This is the greatest rivalry in Super 14 rugby - based on the number of games played.No other team has played each other more times, this being the 18th match played between the two fierce competitors...

Written by James Mortimer about 8 months ago 44 reads 0 comments
New Zealand Rugby Season Must Adjust to Difficult Times

So far, the New Zealand teams have only three wins in 10 games, while the flagship Australian and South African teams look potent...

Written by James Mortimer about 8 months ago 33 reads 2 comments
Countrymen Must Rise Above Dean's Verbal Attack

The Wallaby coach has re-affirmed his remarks that South Africa is not only the benchmark nation, but also that the most dangerous teams in the Super 14 hail from the republic...

Written by James Mortimer about 8 months ago 23 reads 3 comments
Midfield Battle Could Decide Tri Nations

The All Blacks will field their fourth midfield combination of the year against the Springboks in Hamilton this weekend, and will be tested by one of the best centre pairings in the game...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 104 reads 10 comments
Fluky Hurricanes Beat Otago Nearly Men

Restoration of the All Black midfield and a two-try burst in the last five minutes saw the Hurricanes prevail in a game which Otago again could have won. The Highlanders could count themselves to be the absolute just about team in the Super 14...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 11 reads 0 comments
USA Rugby Sevens: Rugby+San Diego= Party

The USA Rugby Sevens, held every year in San Diego, is an annual must for anyone who believes that if the whole world got together and just partied, a rugby tournament would break out...

Written by Joe Nixon about 9 months ago 133 reads 0 comments
Super 14: New Zealand Snapshot, Week One

Two wins and three losses in the opening round—the glaring synopsis is that the Crusaders' machine still looks menacingly efficient despite losing key operating parts. Robbie and Dan who? The Crusaders' fans would have said or asked...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 30 reads 0 comments
Hurricanes Need to Rapidly Adapt for Super 14 Glory

As the Wellington based franchise suffered its second consecutive first round loss to the Waratahs, Colin Cooper certainly has plenty to work on with his team. Under normal circumstances, perhaps such heavy scrutiny would not be necessary for this game.

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 30 reads 0 comments
Chiefs Look to Take the Scalp of the Champs

Chiefs (2008 Position: 7th) V Crusaders (2008 Position: Champions) @ AMI Stadium – 5:30pm local Head to Head: Played 13, Crusaders 9, Chiefs 4 Last match: Chiefs 18 Crusaders 5 @ Hamilton ...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 27 reads 0 comments
Super 14 Favourites Open Their Account

Hurricanes (2008 Position: Seventh) vs Waratahs (2008 Position: Runners Up) @ Westpac Stadium Wellington – 7:35pm local Head to Head: Played 14, Hurricanes 8, Waratahs 6 Last match: Waratahs ...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Force Look to Put Their Offseason Blues Behind Them

Blues (2008 Position: Sixth) V Force (2008 Position: Eighth) @ Subiaco Oval Perth – 7:45pm local Head to head: Played 3, Blues 2, Force 1 Last match: Blues 17 Western Force 27 @ Albany ...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 33 reads 0 comments
2009 Super 14 Begins at the House of Pain

Highlanders (2008 Position: 11th) V Brumbies (2008 Position: ninth) @ Carisbrook Stadium Dunedin – 7:35pm local Head to head: Played 13 Brumbies 7 Highlanders 6 Last match: Brumbies 22 ...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 75 reads 0 comments
Tri Nations Analysis So Far: New Zealand

The last word that comes to mind when describing the 2009 All Blacks is vintage, but they possess a fighting quality that has ensured they may still defend their Tri Nations title...

Written by James Mortimer about 2 months ago 138 reads 9 comments
All Blacks Play First Pure Playing Axis in Nearly Two Years

The return of Luke McAlister to the All Blacks starting number 12 position sees a change that will be closely monitored...

Written by James Mortimer about 3 months ago 59 reads 0 comments
All Blacks' New Cycle Could Lead to 2011 Success

Graham Henry took control of an All Black team after the 2003 World Cup that had lost to the Wallabies despite both John Mitchell and Robbie Deans implementing what had been quite possibly ...

Written by James Mortimer about 3 months ago 83 reads 11 comments
New Zealand Rugby and Their Foes' Love Hate Relationship

As the Southern Hemisphere season begins, New Zealand rugby fans are talking up their teams, while other fans like to point out to a possible fall from grace...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 85 reads 2 comments

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New Zealand Rugby Article Archive

New Zealand Super 14: How Are They Looking?

Could Jonah Lomu Have Made It in the NFL?

Is New Zealand Rugby Heading For a Poor Season?

Major Upsets in the 2009 Rugby Sevens World Cup!

Managing the All Blacks' Embarrassment of Riches

Super 14: Hurricanes V Cheetahs

All Black Fundamentals Exist, Just Need Polishing

All Blacks: Is the Number 12 the New Unlucky 13?

All Blacks Register the Dreaded Century

Canterbury Vs. Wellington

New Zealand Rugby Season Must Adjust to Difficult Times

Countrymen Must Rise Above Dean's Verbal Attack

Midfield Battle Could Decide Tri Nations

Fluky Hurricanes Beat Otago Nearly Men

USA Rugby Sevens: Rugby+San Diego= Party

Super 14: New Zealand Snapshot, Week One

Hurricanes Need to Rapidly Adapt for Super 14 Glory

Chiefs Look to Take the Scalp of the Champs

Super 14 Favourites Open Their Account

Force Look to Put Their Offseason Blues Behind Them

2009 Super 14 Begins at the House of Pain

Tri Nations Analysis So Far: New Zealand

All Blacks Play First Pure Playing Axis in Nearly Two Years

All Blacks' New Cycle Could Lead to 2011 Success

New Zealand Rugby and Their Foes' Love Hate Relationship

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