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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen labelled fullback Jordie Barrett “stupid” Sunday over an early morning mix-up that resulted in police being called after the player went out on the town. Barrett, 21, went drinking with a friend in Dunedin after his Wellington Hurricanes lost to Otago Highlanders on Friday night and entered a house at 5am Saturday morning looking for …

Friday’s clash between the Melbourne Rebels and the Hurricanes is certainly going to be an interesting one. The Rebels, under the tutelage of Dave Wessells, formerly of the Western Force, has guided his new club to the top of the Australian conference with four victories, their only loss came to the Waratahs in difficult conditions in Sydney. The Australian franchises …

Which players have been catching the All Black selectors' eye so far in the Super 15?

5 questions for All Black coach Steve Hansen to consider as Super Rugby 2018 begins.

Multi-talented All Blacks and Hurricanes back Jordie Barrett has pulled off a remarkable trick shot into a basketball hoop.

With international greats such as Thierry Dusautoir, Sergio Parisse and a host of World Cup winning Kiwis hanging up their boots, it leaves a door wide open for the next generation of youngsters to become the next set of rugby greats. This XV is composed of young men who are just beginning to set the rugby world alight. Can they …

The All Black backs showed moments of brilliance against the Lions without ever fully igniting into the form of the previous two seasons. With Ben Smith’s decision to go on sabbatical, and Aaron Cruden’s departure for Europe, All Blacks boss Steve Hansen has a chance to experiment with combinations and positions with an eye on the 2019 World Cup. So, …

Jordie Barrett touched down a freakish try during the Hurricanes Super Rugby victory over the Brumbies on Friday. Picking the ball up from the back of the ruck roughly ten yards from the Brumbies line, All Black TJ Perenara threw a pass towards Ben May only for the ball to bounce off the prop’s head and over the defence. Although …

The Hurricanes will face off against the Brumbies in Canberra tomorrow morning in what will be the first of this weekend’s Super Rugby quarter finals.  The other quarter final ties see the Crusaders at home to the Highlanders, an all South African tie between the Lions and the Sharks and finally, the Stormers taking on the Chiefs. Out of all …

As the dust settles after a titanic battle at Eden Park, leaving the series locked in a stalemate, we ask: which Lions and All Black players enhanced their reputations during the tough New Zealand tour? We take a look at the performances of the Test players on each side in the drawn series. ______ Lions Stock Rising: Jonathan Davies Deservedly …

What a kick from Jordie Barrett! As the dust settles on a remarkable Test game of rugby union between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions, we can safely say that today was a game for the ages. While we may not have been treated to swashbuckling rugby, it was a tight game, with the pressure sky high. …

The first two Tests of the Lions tour of New Zealand have been decided by the team that asserted physical dominance, and the decider is unlikely to be any different. While many have rushed to describe Steve Hansen’s back-line selection as bold and daring, it is in fact nothing of the sort. He has simply identified a clear way for …

When Jordie Barrett was initially named in the All Blacks squad a few weeks ago, there was incredible anticipation from all quarters to see such an exciting, young talent play against top quality opposition like the Lions.  The younger Barrett brother only made his Test debut for the All Blacks in the thrashing of Samoa last month but didn’t get an …

For a week-day fixture sandwiched between two Tests, there was a lot on the line at Westpac Stadium. Could Courtney Lawes and CJ Stander push for Test positions? Would Julian Savea vent his All Black non-selection rage on the Lions backs? Would Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape show enough poise for them to enter the Test starting line-up? Here are …

After a pulsating first Test in which the All Blacks out-Warrenballed the Lions 30-15, will we see any changes in tactics employed by coaches Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen for the second Test in Wellington? Will Gatland drop his captain, Peter O’Mahony? How will the All Blacks approach the game tactically? Here are the five biggest questions which need answers …

Earlier today Steve Hansen released his squad for the first Test this Saturday… Hansen has selected his team with a blend of youth and experience and his side still looks frightening. However, fans were shocked at some of the surprise selections made by the All Blacks coach. Shock 1- Rieko Ioane over Julian Savea Every rugby fan on the planet …

The All Blacks’ first game of the season is traditionally one when the players shake off the rust and is usually characterised by unforced errors and misfiring combinations. Not at Eden Park. Not in 2017. So which players booked their places for the first test against the Lions in the 78-0 thrashing of Samoa? 15 Ben Smith 8.5 It gets …

Dan Carter certainly has a high opinion of Jordie Barrett. With just over a week to go until the All Blacks face off against the touring British and Irish Lions, hype is hitting fever-pitch in New Zealand. The World Cup champions are expected to account for Warren Gatland’s charges at home, but have the disadvantage of playing just one warm-up …