The coaches of all 16 international men’s sides have declared their final squads of 12 for the Hertz Sevens in Wellington on 1-2 February, round 4 of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Former World Series champion Lolo Lui returns to the Samoan side after a lengthy spell out, while last season’s top try-scorer Mat Turner […]
The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Hertz Sevens in Wellington, New Zealand on 1-2 February 2013. The draw was made live on television before the Cup final of the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens, the third round of the 2012/13 season, which […]
– New Zealand to host 2014 tournament – Italy confirmed as 2015 hosts – Longer lead-in allows Unions to prepare for key age-grade tournament The International Rugby Board has confirmed that the next two editions of its premier age-grade tournament, the IRB Junior World Championship, will be held in New Zealand and Italy in 2014 […]
Andy Chapman reports DRUMSURN man John Semple wrote his name into the rugby history books on Saturday, when he became the first ever known Irishman to take part in a pre-match haka leading into a New Zealand provincial final. Two hours later, he had a Heartland Championship Meads Cup winners medal around his neck, after […]
What a superb opportunity yesterday for Campbell & Lindisfarne to build awareness off each other and engage in a battle. By all accounts the home side and Lindisfarne were very good. Rab Irwin was there and got 500+ action shots CLICK HERE to see them!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the record, all New Zealand rugby teams are welcome […]
The remaining places in the Ireland touring squad to New Zealand have been confirmed. Several spots were left unfilled as players were given further time to prove their fitness in the game against the Barbarian’s. Chris Henry and Brett Wilkinson both came through the game after recent injury concerns and will take their places among […]
Dinner with some All Blacks in London, a signed Snow Patrol guitar and the chance to star in your very own Comic artwork with the Justice League are among 30 auction items up for grabs in Air New Zealand’s 30th anniversary eBay charity auction which goes live today. To celebrate 30 years of flying between […]