Selecting a Team to Challenge the Players’ World XV

At the conclusion of the 2013 international season, the International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) named a Players’ World XV for the year. It is indeed a very good team and in most cases a good reflection of who the world’s stand out players were from the past 12 months. But there is plenty of quality in world rugby at the moment and while finding 15 men that could beat this team would... 

Are the Current All Blacks New Zealand’s Greatest-Ever Team?

The All Blacks are undoubtedly the greatest team in the world at the moment. With their last-gasp win over Ireland last weekend, they became the first team of the professional era to win every Test in a year.  In doing this, they carried on from their exploits of 2012 where they won all but one game. Over these two years, they have beaten all of the major Test-playing nations, including four wins... 

Eagles Should Be All Blacks Opponents in USA

The USA will play host to the All Blacks next year in their first game in North America in many years. Their opponent, though, has not yet been determined. The Springboks have been mentioned, as has a Barbarians team or a North American XV. But the most logical option would surely be to play the USA Eagles. Not to do so would somewhat defeat the purpose of the initial venture and would be an insult... 

Dan Carter Still the Best Option at 10 for All Blacks

There has been plenty of discussion lately as to whether Daniel Carter is still the best option to wear the All Blacks’ No. 10 jersey. Aaron Cruden and Beauden Barrett have certainly put compelling cases forward to claim the role over the past two years, but ultimately Carter is still the man, for now at least. Carter, who will play his 100th test match this weekend if selected, has had an injury-plagued... 

Top 10 Most Memorable All Blacks vs. France Games

France have always been something of a bogey team for the All Blacks. It does not seem to matter what each team’s form is leading into their meetings; the French are always capable of stifling the New Zealanders.  The only problem for the All Blacks is that they do not know when it is coming, as France have a tendency to be very inconsistent. They are just as likely to be brilliant as they... 

Breaking Down the 2014 New Zealand Super Rugby Squads

The New Zealand Super Rugby squads for 2014 have been announced, and as always they bring with them plenty of intrigue. Some have changed substantially, while others remain similar to last season.  With this comes changes in the strengths and weaknesses of each team, which will influence how they look to play the game. This article breaks down each team’s new squad, looking at the impact... 

ITM Cup Top 10 Individual Breakout Seasons

For many years the National Provincial Championship was one of the biggest events on the New Zealand rugby calendar. It was here that the best of the best in the country fought it out for provincial bragging rights, with great prestige being held in winning the trophy. With the advent of Super Rugby thought, the NPC, or ITM Cup as it is now known, has become something of a second-tier development competition.... 

Sonny Bill Williams Turns Down NZRU Offer, Re-Signs with Roosters

Sonny Bill Williams has announced that he will not return to New Zealand Rugby in 2014, according to Marc Hinton of the Waikato Times, electing instead to re-sign with the Sydney Roosters for one more year in rugby league’s NRL. Williams turned down a three-year deal from the NZRU that would see him play for the Chiefs and most likely the All Blacks. The week has been a controversial one for... 

Why It Is Time for Ma’a Nonu and New Zealand to Split

It has been a quick fall from grace for New Zealand centre Ma’a Nonu, and it is time the All Blacks started planning for his replacement. Nonu was arguably the best back in the All Blacks’ 2011 World Cup-winning team, but he now finds himself unwanted at Super 15 level and forced to look overseas to continue his career. The powerful centre has always had problems with consistency,... 

All Blacks: Francis Saili to Make Test Debut; How Will He Fit?

Francis Saili will make his Test debut for the All Blacks against Argentina in this weekend’s Rugby Championship match in Hamilton, covering at second five-eighth for the injured Ma’a Nonu.  It has been a long wait for Saili, after initially being named in the All Blacks squad to take on France in their three-match series in June, but not making it onto the field.  At just 22... 

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