New Zealand Head Coach Steve Hansen has named a 39-man roster for the Rugby Championship. All players play their rugby in New Zealand for Super Rugby franchises. Included are uncapped players – Asafo Aumua, Braydon Ennor, Josh Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Atu Moli, and Sevu Reece. The inclusion of Reece comes despite his …
Read More »Super Series Preview – USA vs New Zealand
It was a difficult opening for the Eagles on Friday, as they fell in convincing fashion to England in the opening round of the Women’s Rugby Super Series. They could not have asked for a more challenging task in their second match as the hosts are asked to front up …
Read More »28 Jaguares Travel to Christchurch for Super Rugby Final
A roster of 28 Jaguares will travel to Christchurch for the Super Rugby Final. The top two sides from the regular season will contest the 2019 Final on Saturday with the Argentine side making their first appearance on the biggest stage of Southern Hemisphere professional rugby. Head Coach Gonzalo Quesada …
Read More »New Zealand survive tough Canada test
New Zealand overcame a tough Canadian challenge to win 35-20 in the second game of the Women’s Rugby Super Series on Friday. As a result Canada drops one place in the World Rugby Rankings, but they will have an immediate chance to reverse the change in their next match against …
Read More »Warren Gatland to coach Chiefs in Super Rugby
A surprise announcement came on Thursday evening that Wales coach Warren Gatland would be taking over as Head Coach of the Chiefs following the 2019 World Cup. It comes just hours following the confirmation that Colin Cooper would be stepping down from his position after two years in charge. Gatland, …
Read More »Super Series Preview – Canada vs New Zealand
Two more heavyweights in the women’s game will collide in the second game of the Super Series in Chula Vista on Friday afternoon. Canada have traveled south to take on New Zealand, the World Champions and only team to defeat the Maple Leafs at the 2017 World Cup. It’s a …
Read More »2019 Women’s Rugby Super Series Preview
The Women’s Rugby Super Series is back – bigger and better than ever. Previously a four team event, the round-robin competition was last held in 2016 at Salt Lake City. This time the top five teams in the world will be hosted at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, …
Read More »Eagles to take on world’s best in Super Series
The USA will be keeping impressive company at the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego. Currently ranked No5 in the world, the Women’s Eagles will face all four teams ranked higher over a two-week stretch. They’ll start their campaign against World Cup finalists England, followed by champions New Zealand. …
Read More »New look Black Ferns headed for San Diego
The World Champions are headed to San Diego, and they’ve brought some new names to show off in the Women’s Rugby Super Series. New Zealand coach Glenn Moore has named eight new caps in his 30-strong squad that will open the round-robin competition against Canada on Friday. With iconic captain …
Read More »Super Rugby Highlights – Jaguares vs Chiefs Quarter Final
History took place on Friday evening in Buenos Aires. The Argentine Super Rugby franchise, Los Jaguares, were winners over the Chiefs in what was a Quarter Final. The victory sets up a home Sremi Final next Friday against either the Brumbies, or Sharks. In rugby the team with the most …
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