Currie Cup

The Lions, who have already signed American captain Todd Clever, have once again dipped into the global market to bolster their stocks ahead of the Super 14 and Currie Cup competitions next year.

Eloff: 'Lost opportunities and soft tries'

Tue, 14 Oct 2008

Lions coach Eugene Eloff will work on his team's two main weaknesses - lost opportunities and conceding soft tries - when they start preparations for next year's Super 14.

Boks to get Sarries sabbatical

Tue, 14 Oct 2008

Saracens boss Eddie Jones spoke exclusively to Jan de Koning about a sabbatical deal similar to that of Dan Carter, which could see top South African players going abroad. Sharks 'brush up' for Final | Best Cavaliers defend Boland's honour

Lengthy lay-off for injured Paulo

Mon, 13 Oct 2008

Canterbury hooker Ti'i Paulo has been ruled out for the rest of the Air New Zealand Cup season and the next Super 14 season after injuring his left knee late in last Friday's quarterfinal victory against Tasman.

Auckland look to Japan to fill Braid void

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

The Blues and Auckland have moved quickly to cover the loss of their veteran All Black flank, Daniel Braid, and have secured a former Highlander currently playing on the Japanese circuit.

'Junior' Waratahs test waters with Fiji

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

'Junior' Waratahs head coach Chris Hickey has selected an impressive line-up for the team's final match of their development tour against the Fiji Warriors on Saturday at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

Tuitavake's tough contract call

Wed, 08 Oct 2008

Anthony Tuitavake has until Friday to decide whether or not his future lies in New Zealand or abroad after the New Zealand Rugby Union finalised its deadline date.

All the new Chiefs

Wed, 08 Oct 2008

Matthew Boyd and Bruce Cameron have been appointed to the Chiefs Board of Directors.

Hook has stern warning for Carter

Wed, 08 Oct 2008

Welsh flyhalf James Hook says Dan Carter could find life a lot harder than anything else he has experienced before when he finally gets his chance for Perpignan in the Heineken Cup.

Two new Hurricanes in town

Tue, 07 Oct 2008

Jono Phillips and Alama Ieremia have been appointed to the Hurricanes' coaching team for next season, to work alongside head coach Colin Cooper.

Kiwis to go on Super 14 walkabout

Tue, 07 Oct 2008

Twenty New Zealand players have so far transferred to new Provincial Unions for 2009, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) confirmed on Tuesday.

Evans: 'Europe will lure biggest stars'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008

Harlequins Chief Executive Mark Evans says he has no doubt all of the world’s best players will be plying their trade in European competitions within the next ten years.

Mitchell is 'tough, but fair'

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

Western Force coach John Mitchell describes himself as a "tough", but a "fair" coach. Mitchell fronted up to the media on Monday on the 'player revolt' reports.
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Smith supports Braid move

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

Australian star flank George Smith says he was pleasantly surprised by the news that the Reds had signed current Blues openside Daniel Braid for next season's Super 14 campaign.

Mitchell lays a Forceful base

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

Western Force coach John Mitchell has started to lay the foundation for what he feels will be a "successful campaign", when the West Australian franchise started their pre-season training at Rugby Park in Perth on Monday.

S14 draft draw a real jaw-dropper

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

The preliminary 2009 Super 14 draw has ruffled some feathers in New Zealand and Australia, with the Waratahs scheduled to tour South Africa not once, but twice.

Trio join the Crusade

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

The Canterbury Rugby Union (CRU) have signed up three new players, who will be eligible to play for the Crusaders in next season's Super 14 competition.

Hayward joins the big trek south

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

Promising Taranaki inside back Jayden Hayward is joining three other North Islanders on a transfer to the Otago Rugby Football Union (OTRF), which makes them eligible for Highlanders selection in the Super 14 next year.

S14 conference model gains momentum

Sun, 05 Oct 2008

SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) bosses are firming on how to revamp Super Rugby, with a 15-team conference championship from 2010 the preferred option.

New Red Braid leads 'foreign invasion'

Sun, 05 Oct 2008

All Blacks and Auckland flank Daniel Braid became the first foreign international to join an Australian Super 14 rugby team when he signed for the Reds on Sunday.
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