Once fit to rank as the world’s best hooker, Dane Coles is just happy to have been offered another New
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When They Were Kings
We revisit the spring of 1998, when Otago played with pure enjoyment, and won the NPC in quite brilliant fashion.
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We hope the All Blacks summer well, some more than others, as they prepare for their Webb Ellis Cup defense
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Seasoned New Zealand professionals are being allowed to skip the Mitre 10 Cup to earn big money in Japan before
Continue readingThe Knock-on Effect
The interpretation around what a player is trying to do when attempting to intercept a pass needs closer inspection. Campbell
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French Rugby Tour – France arrives soon for a three-test tour. Choosing their personnel is a nigh-on impossible task. Campbell
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Canterbury continue to set the standard in provincial rugby Campbell Burnes contends that Canterbury does not need all its stars
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Julian Savea is 27 but his career at the top is far from over. Campbell Burnes believes that Julian Savea
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The tough New Zealand conference should again yield four teams who qualify for the Super Rugby playoffs. Campbell Burnes contends
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