United States also in S14 mix
Fri, 18 Jul 2008
The United States is a surprise addition to the list of possible teams that could join the expanded SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) competitions from 2010.
Super 14 play-offs to be expanded
Fri, 18 Jul 2008
The SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) Board on Friday proposed expanding the Super 14 finals to a Top Six play-off series next year.
Is there any value in these expansion plans? |
LIVE COVERAGE!
Law Discussion - 12 July
Thu, 17 Jul 2008
This week we include incidents from the dramatic Tri-Nations match between New Zealand and South Africa and Dunedin with some incidents from the Currie Cup.
All Blacks on club duty
Thu, 17 Jul 2008
Nine members of the current All Black squad have been release for provincial or club action over the next three days.
IRB: 'We are going ahead with ELVs'
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
The International Rugby Board (IRB) council, at its recent special meeting in Hong Kong, reaffirmed its commitment to the global trial of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) that will commence on August 1 and called for an early review of the trials in the first quarter of 2009.
O'Neill's got the wrong end of the stick
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Overzealous and talkative Australian Rugby Union (ARU) boss John O'Neill 'warned' of a possible north-south split over the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) this week, but his now infamous public outburst has been described as a "storm in a teacup".
ELVs: Southern players say yeah
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
The the true value of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) may have caused some heated debate between Northern Hemisphere officials and their Southern Hemisphere counterparts, but the players from the south have given their backing to the changes.
Kiwi boy dies from injuries
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
A 17-year-old schoolboy who suffered a broken neck in a match three weeks ago died Tuesday, the fifth New Zealander to die from rugby-related injuries since 2001.
Motormouth O'Neill blames the Kiwis
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Tickets to a rugby match between Australia and New Zealand used to sell out within days, or even hours, of going on the market.
The Flight of the Kiwis
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
New Zealand lost at Carisbrook and found out that it was the loss of seasoned players which had contributed to the loss. Where have the seasoned players gone since the 2007 World Cup?
Suspended Thorn takes to soccer
Tue, 15 Jul 2008
Suspended All Blacks lock Brad Thorn has made a cameo soccer appearance in Dunedin at the weekend.
Monday Feature: Incredible Schalk
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
Schalk Burger has been likened to the Hollywood cult figure Robocop, that indestructible half-man-half-metal hero, and at last year's World Cup the Springbok flank was even renamed 'RoboBok'.
All Blacks pray for Wallaby win
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
The All Blacks are desperate for Australia to beat South Africa in this weekend's Tri-Nations clash in Perth, for purely selfish reasons.
Stats - Tri-Nations, Week 2
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
Tri-Nations took its drama down to South Island and Carisbrook, the international venue nearest the South Pole where for the first time ever the Springboks won a Test. We have some statistics from the Test.
Bad break for Laulala
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
Canterbury, Crusaders and All Black centre Casey Laulala has been dealt a massive blow after breaking his arm in a club match on Saturday.
Referees' tributes to Honiss
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
At the age of 45 Paul Honiss of New Zealand has decided to retire from international refereeing, going out as the most capped Test referee in the history of rugby. Some of those who knew him nest pay tribute.
SA tackle SANZAR 'double standards'
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
SARU president Oregan Hoskins will raise the issue of double standards at disciplinary hearings when he attends a SANZAR meeting in Perth later this week.
Is SANZAR being impartial? Email us.
Naughty Kaino awaits NZRU wrath
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
All Black Jerome Kaino has been fined in court for an alcohol related driving offence, and will now face a misconduct hearing by the New Zealand Rugby Union.
Global Results - 12 July
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
The Tri-Nations took a dramatic turn when South Africa played New Zealand in Carisbrook where they had never won a Test before.
Carter glad 'brutal Boks' are gone
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
The All Blacks' shining light Daniel Carter will be relieved to switch his focus to the Wallabies after enduring a second weekend as the Springboks' favourite rugby target.
