The Brumbies have beaten the Crusaders thanks to a strange match-winning penalty try. An unusual penalty try at the end of the Super Rugby meeting between the Brumbies and Crusaders has stirred a reaction online. Level at 24-24 and presented with a kick to potentially win the match, Brumbies out half Noah Lolesio struck the […]

1 year ago

The prop joins the exclusive club of Ireland internationals to have played Super Rugby. Former Munster Rugby player John Ryan made his Super Rugby debut on Friday, as the Waikato Chiefs kicked off their season in style against defending champions Crusaders. The game in Christchurch contained heaps of the quintessential flair which the mere utterance […]

3 years ago

“What was the question? Was it hard leaving home? I just went on a massive rant!” Naitoa Ah Kuoi proudly displays ‘Mum’ on his head-gear, his father, Ken, is his rugby hero, he speaks from the heart, sings Stevie Nicks in interviews, loves Bob Marley and paints his nails. He is pretty handy at rugby, […]

3 years ago

“The Six Nations, World Rugby, in all walks of life people are exploring their business models at the moment.” South Africa will explore the option of joining the Six Nations in 2025, Brendan Morris, the chief executive of Sanzaar, the rugby governing body of the southern hemisphere, has said. The Springboks, New Zealand, Australia and […]

4 years ago

Welcome into the media tent. “I’m used to you guys being a lot closer,” Rob Kearney remarks as he is encircled by reporters for the umpteenth time in his rugby career. Only this time, it’s different and it’s not all down to social distancing. The former Leinster, Ireland and Lions fullback is back home after […]

4 years ago

“They’ll be all business… they’ll put in a pretty big shift.” While anticipation for the British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa is growing, with a squad announcement due on May 6, the world champions are practically feverish. It has been 18 months since the Springboks won the Word Cup and, due to the […]

5 years ago