The All Blacks most capped number nine and second most capped Highlanders player, halfback Aaron Smith, has signed a new two-year deal with NZR and his Super Rugby side through to 2021.30-year-old Smith made his All Blacks debut…
Month: April 2019
Oldest living All Black Ron Elvidge passes away
The oldest living All Black Ron Elvidge has died.The Otago great and former All Blacks captain played nine tests for New Zealand. He died in Auckland on Saturday, aged 96. Elvidge famously scored the match-winning try in the…
Cricket: Under-19 tour of Bangladesh called off following impact of Christchurch shootings
The New Zealand Under-19 tour of Bangladesh, scheduled for this month, has been cancelled at the mutual agreement of both countries’ cricket boards.New Zealand Cricket chairman Greg Barclay said NZC and the Bangladesh Cricket Board…
Rugby: Top referee Nigel Owens opens up on homophobic abuse during All Blacks test at Twickenham
Leading rugby referee Nigel Owens has opened up on receiving homophobic abuse during a game between the All Blacks and England at Twickenham.In a column for Wales Online, Owens went into detail about the after-effects of the incident…
Cycling: Heartbreak as Jack Bauer caught at the end of famous Gent-Wevelgem classic
New Zealand cyclist Jack Bauer has fallen agonisingly short of the biggest victory of his career.Bauer was caught with 300 metres to go at the famous Gent-Wevelgem classic, a brute of a race contested over 251.5 kilometres of steep…
Where are they now? We wrap up who is staying and going from the All Black squad
The signing of Aaron Smith adds to an impressive list of All Blacks already locked in after this year’s World Cup.And while there are questions over the immediate post-tournament plans for stars like Beauden Barrett, Brodie Retallick…
Super Rugby: Changes coming as Blues eye fast and furious start against Waratahs
Change is coming for the Blues in the form of a probable new backline to play the Waratahs at Eden Park, and the team’s coaches, who have endured three tight finishes in as many matches, will be hoping for a different – read less…
Rugby: Ryan Crotty leaving All Blacks after the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Ryan Crotty is the latest All Black to announce he is leaving New Zealand after the Rugby World Cup.The All Blacks and Crusaders midfielder will link up with Japanese club Kubota Spears after the tournament.Crotty said he is looking…
Rugby: Home is where the heart is as key All Black Aaron Smith re-commits
All Blacks Ardie Savea and Patrick Tuipulotu have spoken eloquently recently about the tough decisions involved in re-committing to New Zealand Rugby amidst the lure of lucrative overseas offers. The Herald understands there were…
Super Rugby: Blues winger Tanielu Tele'a given four-week suspension
The Blues will be without winger Tanielu Tele’a for four weeks, after he was handed a suspension at the Sanzaar judiciary tonight.Tele’a was sent off during the Blues’ 24-9 win over the Stormers at Eden Park on Saturday night, for…