Munster Rugby recalls old glories, explores new markets in New York
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby“Help us pull this red thread tighter” — that was the appeal from host and former captain Doug Howlett at the inaugural Munster Rugby New York dinner Tuesday night, when the province’s...
Julian Savea confirms that he is heading to France next season
6 years ago by Rugby DumpHurricanes and All Blacks star Julian Savea has confirmed that he will be leaving New Zealand at the end of the Super Rugby season to join French Top 14 club Toulon. His contributions to rugby in New...
Greatest Blues & Highlanders Combined Super Rugby XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Highlanders and Blues clashing this weekend in Super Rugby we have put together the best-combined team in the competition's history. Only players that represented the Highlanders or Blues in Super...
Watch: The worst All Black of all time?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks are renowned for producing some of the best outside backs in world rugby with the likes of Ben Smith, Mils Muliaina, Jonah Lomu, Doug Howlett and Julian Savea springing to mind. However,...
Hurricanes backs on pace for Super Rugby records
7 years ago by NZ HeraldSeveral of the Hurricanes' backline members are on pace to eclipse Super Rugby try scoring records. This year alone, the Hurricanes midfield duo of Vince Aso and Ngani Laumape (14 tries apiece) are rapidly...
NZ Super Rugby Centurion XV
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Tony Woodcock Woodcock played 149 Super Rugby matches for the Blues (137) and Highlanders ( 12) 2. Keven Mealamu Kevin Mealamu retired as the most capped Super Rugby player with...
#URTOTY - The Results
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby’s Team of the Year - 2016 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens & England) - A highly successful year for the older of the Vunipola brothers, Mako's all round game has improved considerably...
Howlett, 'Hard Not To Be Thrilled For Ireland'
8 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsEven as the All Blacks' leading try scorer of all time, Doug Howlett was delighted for the country he has called home for the last nine years as Ireland finally overcame world champions New Zealand in...
All Black Howlett is still bleeding the red of Munster
8 years ago by Irish IndependentWhatever happens in the month of October, on whatever continent, on whatever day, Doug Howlett really can't lose.
All Blacks legend Howlett backing Sweetnam to answer Ireland's call
8 years ago by Irish IndependentMunster winger Darren Sweetnam has been tipped for a November debut by all-time leading All Blacks try-scorer and 2008 Heineken Cup champion Doug Howlett.
