New Zealand (rugby union)
New Zealand rugby star Sean Wainui dies in car crash, aged 25

New Zealand rugby star Sean Wainui dies in car crash, aged 25

‘Kia au tō moe’ Maori All Blacks and New Zealand Super Rugby star Sean Wainui has died in a car crash, aged just 25. The accident happened on Monday morning in Omanawa, near the city of Tauranga, in the early hours of the morning. Wainui was confirmed as the only person to have been in […]

4 years ago

James Haskell recalls first ever encounter with ‘best ever’ Brian O’Driscoll

James Haskell recalls first ever encounter with ‘best ever’ Brian O’Driscoll

“It’s mesmeric by Ireland’s genius!” Those were the comments from Sky Sports’ Mark Robson when Brian O’Driscoll left Wasps absolutely stunned, back in 2008. James Haskell was a regular with Wasps at that stage but just a year into his Test career with England. That European Cup encounter with O’Driscoll was his first ever, on […]

7 years ago

The blueprint to beating New Zealand sounds pretty simple in theory

The blueprint to beating New Zealand sounds pretty simple in theory

The All Blacks are all conquering and have been since the dawning of time. They are just too bloody good at it. From the minute they step onto the field in that iconic uniform they are captivating. It starts with the world famous Haka, which has the potential in itself to blow teams away. What […]

8 years ago

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