New Zealand beat Australia to win China 7s in Guangzhou New Zealand have moved to top spot on the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series after claiming victory at the China 7s in Guangzhou on Sunday. In the pouring rain and difficult conditions in south east China, the “Sistas” defeated Australia 26-12 in another […]
– New Zealand win Gold Coast Sevens – Take early lead in HSBC Sevens World Series – Pool draw made for Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens Debutant Ambrose Curtis scored two tries as New Zealand came from behind to win the 2013 Gold Coast Sevens, beating hosts Australia 40-19 in the final to get the defence […]
RUGBY – BRENT “Cowboy” Ingram wrote himself into Ngati Porou East Coast and New Zealand rugby history when he scored a try in yesterday’s Ranfurly Shield challenge against Waikato. The Sky Blues lost 63-10 at Whakarua Park in Ruatoria but that did not matter to the majority of the 2000-strong crowd who got what they […]
The Dunbia Group sponsored Royal School, Dungannon Rugby and Hockey teams have recently returned home following a successful tour to New Zealand and Australia.The young rugby development side played five matches with three victories being recorded while the hockey team won five of their six fixtures. The team played its first match in Auckland against […]
Fans wishing to follow all the action this week from the IRB Tbilisi Cup, IRB Nations Cup, IRB Pacific Nations Cup and IRB Junior World Championship will be able to see every pass, kick and try LIVE and FREE via www.irb.com/live/video.html. Thursday: IRB Junior World Championship: (5 matches) starting 16:45 local time/14:45 GMT (on IRB […]
Afoa to have surgery in New Zealand All Black Prop John Afoa will today undergo surgery in Auckland to repair a torn tricep tendon in his left arm. The injury was sustained in the RaboDirect PRO12 Final against Leinster and will require a recovery period of 10-12 weeks. Afoa, who made 26 appearances for the […]
Currently training with Hawke’s Bay as part of their wider squad ahead of the ITM Championship, which kicks off in August, Ulsterman John Semple has enjoyed much success since arriving in New Zealand last year. He has risen through the ranks of the club game and says “I’m going to keep pushing and playing as […]
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced ticket prices for the Guinness Series 2013 and a pre-sale to Supporters’ Club members, which will open on 30th May. Ireland kick off the series against Samoa in Aviva Stadium on November 9th.The following weekend sees Ireland take on the Wallabies on November 16th and the series closes […]
Dan Norton scored six tries on day one of the Marriott London Sevens to move to 48 for the season – World record Sevens crowd of 71,898 on day one in London – Cup quarters: ENG-SA, NZ-ARG, KEN-FJI, AUS-USA – Portugal lead way in core team qualifier pools HSBC Sevens World Series champions New Zealand […]
– Upsets dominate day one of Hertz Sevens in Wellington – Samoa, Kenya, Australia enjoy 100% records – Fiji and France fall to Bowl – England, Scotland reach first Cup quarter final of Series While hosts and defending champions New Zealand recovered from an early loss against England to reach the Hertz Sevens Cup quarter […]