A judicial hearing into a head-butting incident during Saturday night’s ITM Cup Premiership Final in Hamilton, has resulted in a six-week suspension for Waikato lock Romana Graham. The ban comes into effect at the start of the Chiefs’ Investec Super Rugby season. Graham was cited under law 10.4 (a) for head-butting Canterbury fullback Sean...
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The special nature of the All Blacks v Fiji Test for Canterbury is being acknowledged with some extra highlights both on and off the field. With 51 days to go to Rugby World Cup 2011 this is the first opportunity to see the All Blacks in action this year. The season opening Test is...
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All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named their team for the For Canterbury Test against Fiji at Carisbrook, Dunedin, on Friday 22 July, with Taranaki and Highlanders lock Jarrad Hoeata to make his Test debut and Colin Slade his first Test start. Starting XV:...
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With 14 teams playing 72 matches in 13 rounds over eight weeks, the Ranfurly Shield, and a new competition format with promotion and relegation at stake – this year’s ITM Cup is set for an action-packed season when it kicks off in 10 days’ time. The ITM Cup 2011 season was officially launched by...
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Scottish Rugby and its kit supplier, Canterbury of New Zealand, are have launched the revolutionary new jersey that will be worn by Andy Robinson’s Scotland team at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand this autumn. The shirt, which incorporates iconic gold detailing for the first time in the nation’s history, features the new...
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The Russian national rugby team will be heading to New Zealand shores early in the New Year for a taste of New Zealand provincial rugby as part of their build-up to Rugby World Cup 2011. The Russian side will enjoy the best of a New Zealand summer when they arrive on 7 January ahead...
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A stunning year of success on the international stage will be recognised when New Zealand rugby honours its best at the 2010 Steinlager Rugby Awards. A logjam of winning national teams and outstanding individual performances on and off the field make for an exciting list of nominees and add extra interest to the final...
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Highlanders Coach Jamie Joseph today announced that Canterbury first five-eighth Colin Slade will play for the Highlanders franchise in the 2011 Investec Super Rugby competition. After two seasons with the Crusaders, 22-year-old Slade, will be moving further South to cement his place as a specialist in the No 10 jersey, after signing a contract...
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The pride of Heartland rugby will be on show with the Meads and Lochore Cups once again up for grabs when the 2010 Heartland Championship kicks off on Saturday. Last year’s Meads Cup champions Wanganui will open their campaign at home against South Canterbury. Current Lochore Cup holders North Otago will make the trip...
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One of England’s brightest back row talents has been working alongside Richie McCaw to develop his game during a three-month spell in New Zealand. Athletic number eight Alex Gray has returned to Newcastle Falcons after three months with Canterbury and heads for a warm weather training camp in Portugal tomorrow with Mark Mapletoft’s England...
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