NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
NPC Round 5 Wrap: Tasman make Ranfurly Shield history
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlenheim's Lansdowne Park will be the place to be in next weekend's NPC, as new Ranfurly Shield holders Tasman will defend the trophy against Wellington, the only other unbeaten side in the competition. Tasman...
Taranaki stumble on wet weekend; NPC Round 2 Wrap up
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Taranaki suffered their first loss of the NPC season at the weekend when going down to Wellington 26-19 in Porirua. Bay of Plenty, who played twice in the week, Wellington, Tasman...
Reviewing the NPC opening weekend
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season's Bunnings Warehouse NPC top guns made the best starts to the 2024 competition over the weekend, with champions Taranaki making an emphatic start with a 31-15 win over Counties Manukau in New...
All Blacks Sevens Captain Scott Curry has been ruled out of Hong Kong
7 years ago by New Zealand RugbyAll Blacks Sevens Captain Scott Curry has been ruled out of the Hong Kong tournament, after coming down with the flu this week. Experienced forward Sam Dickson replaces Curry in the starting line-up,...
New Zealand 7's confirm squad for Vegas and Vancouver.
7 years ago by New Zealand RufgbyAll Blacks Sevens Head Coach Scott Waldrom announced his squad to travel to Las Vegas and Vancouver for the next two stops on the World Sevens Series. Joe Webber, Sam Dickson, Lewis Ormond,...
WATCH: Player gets straight red card for awful rugby tackle
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand’s Isaac Te Tamaki knew straight away he was in trouble with the referee after a shocking tackle in the rugby sevens tournament in South Africa. Scores were locked at 19-all in extra time...
