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. […]
Posts tagged with: Keven Mealamu
RWC Semi-Final 1: NZ vs SA
24 Oct 15 12:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 250 Comments
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. […]
Blues forced to change
21 May 14 10:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 34 Comments
Blues coach John Kirwan has named his side to face the Cell C Sharks in North Harbour on Friday. The loss of regular fullback Piutau to a serious knee injury has prompted a backline reshuffle. […]
Blues tour group named
3 Mar 14 10:20 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 3 Comments
The Blues have embarked on a two-match tour of South Africa, where they will play Gauteng neighbours the Bulls and the Lions. […]
Kirwan swings a heavy axe
26 Feb 14 10:59 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 5 Comments
The Blues have made several changes to their side to face the Crusaders this weekend, after a surprise opening loss against the Highlanders. […]
New Zealand welcome new faces
21 Oct 13 10:15 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
Following yet another victory over the Wallabies this weekend, the All Blacks have named their squad to take part in the End of Year Tour, involving four new faces to test out at this stage of the season. […]
Bledisloe Cup – Round three
17 Oct 13 09:47 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
There is a small matter of a third Bledisloe Cup match happening this weekend, with both teams already announced. […]
Blues lose two
2 Jul 13 11:01 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 7 Comments
The Blues go into their must win encounter with the Cheetahs without a few key players, who are out injured. […]
Centurion Williams to lead Blues
27 Jun 13 11:03 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 5 Comments
Ali Williams will earn his 100th Super Rugby match for the Blues when he leads his team onto Growthpoint Kings Park this Saturday. […]
Mixed bag for All Blacks
7 Jun 13 08:57 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 24 Comments
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has made a few calls ahead of the first test against France this weekend. While he has handed out a first starting test cap to Dane Coles, he has backed Israel Dagg to come good. […]
14 changes for All Blacks
15 Nov 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
The All Blacks have made 14 changes to the team that beat Scotland over the weekend, to do the business against Italy this weekend. Kieran Read takes over the captaincy from Richie McCaw, who takes a complete break from the match 23. […]
Two changes for All Blacks
18 Oct 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 2 Comments
A line up mixed with youth and experience will take on Australia, after New Zealand coach Steve Hansen selected his team. Keven Mealamu will become the third All Black to represent his country for the 100th time, and will start this match in place of Andrew Hore. […]
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. […]