Haka Creator Defends ‘throat-Cut’ Gesture
The composer of the Auckland Blues' haka defended the war dance Thursday after critics complained it included a throat-slitting gesture ...
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All Blacks Coach Praises Lions Despite Slow Start To Tour
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on Thursday said he was expecting the "kitchen sink" from the British and Irish Lions ...
Concussed Coles Could Miss Lions Tests
All Blacks coach Steven Hansen said star hooker Dane Coles could miss the British and Irish Lions series with concussion ...
Three Barretts In Hansen’s ‘toughest’ All Blacks Squad To Face Lions
Three Barrett brothers were named Thursday in a powerful All Blacks squad to face the British and Irish Lions with ...
Lions Must Halt ‘monster’ Sonny Bill, Says Webb
The British and Irish Lions won't panic after losing to the Auckland Blues but understand more than ever the need ...
Late Try Gives Lions the Blues On New Zealand Rugby Tour
The British and Irish Lions slumped to a 22-16 defeat against the Auckland Blues on Wednesday after conceding a spectacular ...
Auckland Blues To Lay Down Haka Challenge For Lions
The Auckland Blues will unleash their own version of the haka against the British and Irish Lions Wednesday, as New ...
Warren Gatland Urges British Lions To Get Creative
Coach Warren Gatland has given the British and Irish Lions free rein to express themselves under new captain Ken Owens ...
Australia’s ‘fearsome Foursome’ Ready For New Zealand
Australia must decide whether to unleash all of their 'fearsome foursome' of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and James ...
Skipper Warburton To Start In Lions Opener
The British and Irish Lions have thrown captain Sam Warburton straight into the fray as they look to make a ...
Sore Knee Rules Sonny Bill Out of Blues-Reds Clash
Sonny Bill Williams will miss Auckland Blues' match against Queensland Reds through injury, costing the centre a chance to impress ...
Highlanders To Test Unbeaten Crusaders In Super Rugby Clash
The Canterbury Crusaders will pitch their unbeaten 13-match run against the in-form Otago Highlanders in an enticing Super Rugby showdown ...
Rescue Drill Turns Real As US Coast Guard Finds Missing Tongans
A search and rescue exercise turned real for a US Coast Guard crew who found six Tongan fishermen missing at ...
Unbeaten Crusaders Block Out Super Rugby Title Talk
The unbeaten Canterbury Crusaders have shut out Super Rugby title talk as they grapple with an arduous schedule that has ...
Crusaders Stretch Unbeaten Run As Kiwis Dominate Super Rugby
The Canterbury Crusaders vanquished another title rival this weekend as New Zealand teams tightened their grip on Super Rugby ahead ...
Crusaders Warned Not To Cross ‘that Line’ Against Chiefs
It will be mate against mate but no holds barred when the Canterbury Crusaders look to defend their unbeaten record ...
Emirates To Launch 3rd Daily Brisbane Service
Emirates announced it will introduce a third daily service to Brisbane, Australia from 1 December 2017, complementing Emirates’ existing two daily services. ...
Dogboe Defends WBO International Title Against Argentina’s Echagaray In Accra
Ghana’s Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe (16-0, 10 KOs) returns for a first defence of his WBO International Super Bantamweight championship ...
Crusaders Beat ‘Canes In Super Rugby Heavyweight Fight
The Canterbury Crusaders have strengthened their claims for an eighth Super Rugby crown with a dominating win over defending champions ...
Superb Fekitoa Try Gives Highlanders Victory
All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa scored a brilliant solo try to give Otago Highlanders of New Zealand a 17-10 win ...