Morning guys – Just a quick summary of local and international rugby news for the week so far… [...]
Posts tagged with: Sonny Bill Williams
Midweek news roundup
9 May 18 09:56 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 30 Comments
Rugby Champs 2017: New Zealand vs Springboks
16 Sep 17 07:34 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 82 Comments
Its one of the biggest matches on the International calender, and it’s here. The All Blacks host the Springboks in one of the most anticipated games of the campaign. Will the Springboks pitch and make a game of this match? I’d make sure to watch this live. [...]
Barrett brothers Europe bound
24 Oct 16 10:13 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 11 Comments
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named his squad for the End of Year Tour to Europe, including 3 Barrett brothers while also recalling scrumhalf Aaron Smith. [...]
Rugby World Cup Final: Australia v New Zealand
31 Oct 15 16:47 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 67 Comments
It’s the biggest match in the world and the Boks aren’t in it….Thanks Heyneke. [...]
RWC Semi-Final 1: NZ vs SA
24 Oct 15 12:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 250 Comments
This is what World Cup Rugby is all about. Two teams facing each other in hat can only be described as a colossal match-up. It is finally here, Semi-Final 1 is upon us and the Boks have a massive match ahead of them if they are to compete for the elusive spot in the Final. [...]
All Blacks World Cup squad
31 Aug 15 07:44 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 13 Comments
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen named his 31 man squad to defend the World Cup starting in less than three weeks. [...]
International Team Announcements
13 Aug 15 11:31 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 240 Comments
All three the other Southern Hemisphere teams in action this weekend were announced this morning, with changes all over the place as the coaches use one last match to tinker before the World Cup squads need to be selected. [...]
RC2015: New Zealand 39 vs Argentina 18 F/T
17 Jul 15 09:25 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 107 Comments
Rugby Championship 2015 kicks off in New Zealand this morning, with the All Blacks taking on Argentina. [...]
The rumour mill – 1st edition 2014
6 Jan 14 10:09 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 49 Comments
It may be a new year, but not much has changed in terms of player movement, with plenty of stars either confirming moves or being on the verge of big moves. This is what went down during the festive season. [...]
Fancy some boxing? (Updated)
8 Feb 13 09:28 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 50 Comments
We are two weeks away from full blown Super Rugby action, but nevertheless, we have some good rugby to watch this weekend, as well as some boxing this morning. Let’s have a look at where we can make some money. [...]
Lions watch: Round 1. The Backs.
5 Feb 13 14:07 by Andre Liebenberg (King Shark) | 19 Comments
With the first round of the Six Nations behind us, it is perhaps a good time to start speculating on the composition of the team that will take on the Aussies later this year. I base my selection on this past weekend’s performance only, so bear that in mind before you start baying for my blood! [...]
SBW bout to be delayed
30 Oct 12 12:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
The much anticipated heavyweight boxing bout between South African Francois Botha and New Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams might have to be put on ice, as the rugby international currently plying his trade in Japan, has been ruled out of rugby for up to three months. [...]
Carter out, Cruden in for All Blacks
6 Sep 12 08:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
The All Blacks side named to take on Argentina this Saturday has been changed hours after going public with Dan Carter withdrawing from the side with a calf strain. Aaron Cruden will replace Carter in the starting team with Beauden Barrett coming onto the bench. [...]
All Blacks go all out for Aussies
16 Aug 12 08:15 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 9 Comments
The All Black team to face the Wallabies in the opening fixture of the inaugural Rugby Championship has been named, with the expected centre pairing of Sonny Bill Williams and Ma’a Nonu starting together. [...]
Williams to finish union rugby in All Black jersey
13 Aug 12 08:28 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
The All Blacks can rest a little easier ahead of their first Rugby Championship match against Australia this weekend, as Sonny Bill Williams has been cleared to play International rugby before joining his Japanese club. [...]