James Parsons rugby player
James Parsons rugby player

James Parsons

27th Nov 1986 1.85m/106kg Hooker

Leni Apisai leaves Hurricanes for Blues

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand under-20 captain and Maori All Blacks hooker Leni Apisai has left the Hurricanes and signed on for the Blues until 2019.   The 21-year-old, who will play for Wellington in the...

Lions tangled up in Blue after Auckland encounter

7 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

Not chaos rugby – Blues rugby. Blues skipper James Parsons has lauded his side for sticking to their traditional running-rugby style in Wednesday’s shock 22-16 win over the British and Irish...

Blues name a strong side to face the British & Irish Lions

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have the honour of becoming the first New Zealand Super Rugby team to play the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Wednesday. The Blues will have eight current or former All Blacks in their...

SB Williams, Luatua, Gibson to return to Blues line-up against the Highlanders

7 years ago by Blues Rugby

The Blues have named a team that will feature the long-awaited return of Sonny Bill Williams, who will make his debut for the Blues from the bench after rupturing his Achilles at the Rio Olympics...

Super Rugby teams (Round 6)

7 years ago by SA Rugby

SARugbymag. co. za brings you all the Super Rugby team lineups as they are announced. HIGHLANDERS vs REBELS (Friday, 08:35)Highlanders – 15 Ben Smith (c), 14 Tevita Li, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Richard...

Blues name team for Super Rugby opener

7 years ago by Blues Rugby

The Blues head into the opening round of Super Rugby against the Rebele in Melbourne on Thursday 23 February. Coach Tana Umaga announced his team that includes a Super Rugby debut for Michael Collins...

Blues updated Super Rugby squad for 2017

8 years ago by Blues Rugby

With 25 of their most experienced players returning, the Blues are hoping to pick up from where they left off in the 2017 Super Rugby Championship. The returning players announced in the squad have an...

All Blacks squad for 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour

8 years ago by New Zealand Rugby

The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2016 All Blacks Northern Tour to the USA and Europe for Tests against Ireland, Italy and France.   The...

Monday Afternoon Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Combrinck sidelined for Rugby Championship   South Africa winger Ruan Combrinck is set to miss the rest of the 2016 Rugby Championship after suffering a leg injury during a 26-24 weekend loss...

All Blacks release 12 players for provincial duty

8 years ago by New Zealand Rugby

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has unshackled 12 squad members to play Mitre 10 Cup rugby this weekend after his side's Bledisloe Cup win over Australia.   Injury reinforcements Damian McKenzie,...