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The Blues’ SupeRugby preparations took a slight blow when news came through that new signing Ma’a Nonu will not be available for the opening rounds of the tournament. This is not, however, due to any injury concerns, but rather a lucrative Japanese deal. [...]
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Nonu debut delayed
Force to face EP Kings
It seems as though either the Western Force or the EP Kings were reading Sharksworld this morning, as news has surfaced that the Western Force are looking to fill the three week break in the SupeRugby campaign with a match against the Kings. [...]
Hernandez gets second SupeRugby bite
Juan Martin Hernandez might get his second chance at playing Super Rugby after it was reported on the stuff.co.nz website that the Blues have approached the Argentinian flyhalf. [...]
Kiwi Not so Super squads named
New Zealand’s playing stocks are being tested, with the naming of the five Super Rugby squads revealing the front row and first-five are worryingly light on proven and experienced players. [...]
The 2012 Superugby schedule is here
2 Sep 11 05:00 by KSA Shark © | Bulls, Cheetahs, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, Stormers, Super Rugby | 44 Comments
The 2012 Superugby fixtures have been released and there are changes galore, Sunday games, Thursday games and a 4 week break in June. [...]
Bad news continues for Crusaders
The Crusaders will hear this week where the mercurial Sonny Bill Williams will be playing next season, as he has told his All Blacks team mates that he will not run out for the Crusaders next year. This comes as a double whammy to the Crusaders as it was also confirmed this week that the AMI Stadium will not host the Crusaders rugby team in 2012. [...]
Super Rugby Semi-Final: Reds (30) v (13) Blues F/T
Time for the first of the all-important semi-final clashes. [...]
New Zealand’s Rugby Week
30 Jun 11 01:17 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Stormers, Super Rugby | 27 Comments
This week Down Under has seen only two sides preparing for a weekend of rugby action – The Blues and the Crusaders. Both have tough tasks away from home and against the odds to beat the in-form Reds and Stormers. [...]
There’s no place like home
The Crusade marched on during Saturday evening in Nelson with the Crusaders disposing of the Sharks in fairly comfortable fashion. [...]
S15 Qualifier – Blues vs Waratahs
The first of two Super Rugby semi-final qualifiers takes place this morning when the Blues take on the Waratahs at Eden Park, a ground where the Blues have a decent record against their Aussie counterparts. [...]
Kiwis to blow whistle in Play-offs
There will be two New Zealanders in the middle in Auckland and Nelson respectively, as Chris Pollock and Bryce Lawrence have been appointed as the men charged with conducting proceedings. [...]
Blues name strong team for Tahs
Blues coach Pat Lam has announced his match 22 to face the Waratahs at Eden Park on Friday, with only two changes to the squad from their match against the Highlanders last weekend. [...]
First All Black Training Squad Named
22 Jun 11 07:45 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, In the news, RWC 2011, Super Rugby | 24 Comments
Duncan Johnstone writing on Stuff.co.nz reports that Graham Henry’s first squad of the season has only one notable omission. [...]
Super Rugby Play-offs confirmed
The Sharks beat the Bulls, the Stormers beat the Cheetahs, the Waratahs beat the Brumbies, the Blues won and the Crusaders won, so the Play-offs are confirmed. Now who goes where? [...]
S15 Game 114 – Blues (33) vs Highlanders (16) F/T
Earlier in the season this match was looking to be a great top of the table encounter, but with the Highlanders having such a terrible couple of weeks, they have been relegated to a mid table finish and this match will be their last. The Blues on the other hand have it all to play for as they will try get back up to top spot on the New Zealand conference before the Crusaders play tomorrow. [...]
