Three new refs in Super 14
2008-05-16 02:04:00
Saving the best wine till last? In the last round of the 2008 Super 14 four referees will officiate who have a total of one Super 14 rugby match amongst them and that one was in 2007. Law Discussion - Super 14, Week 13
2008-05-15 17:49:00
It is astonishing how the Super 14 has rushed to its end. There is just one ordinary week to go and still we have points of law to discuss from the fascinating competition. Hayman to tame Tigers again?
2008-05-15 16:56:53
New Zealander Carl Hayman, one of the leading forwards in world rugby, will lock horns with Leicester Tigers for a third time this season when he wears the colours of the Classic All Blacks at Welford Road on Sunday, May 25. All-Americans Announce New Zealand Tour
2008-05-14 15:08:39
The USA Rugby Men’s Collegiate All-American program officially announced its plans for a New Zealand Tour set to take place July 16-31. IRB grants: Who will benefit?
2008-05-14 12:01:52
Fiji, Samoa and Japan are among the leading beneficiaries of increased development grants announced Tuesday by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Carter still undecided about future
2008-05-14 11:59:00
All Black flyhalf Dan Carter says he has not spoken to former All Blacks teammates Andrew Mehrtens, Anton Oliver or Tana Umaga who are now playing and coaching with Toulon. All Black Oliver gets his Blues
2008-05-13 23:49:34
Former All Black captain Anton Oliver is looking forward to playing in England's world famous Varsity match after being offered a place at Oxford University. Referees to 18 May
2008-05-13 16:39:00
It's crunch time for teams now and so it is also crunch time for referees. Decisions can now be crucial. Statistics - Super 14, Week 13
2008-05-13 12:34:00
With one week of the league part of Super 14 left, things are exciting. Again we give statistics for the weekend, including some accumulative statistics which tell which tell how many tries teams have scored, how many penalties and free kicks conceded and how many disciplinary problems they have had. All Black hooker lines up for Oxford
2008-05-13 10:50:35
Former All Black captain Anton Oliver is looking forward to playing in England's traditional Varsity match after being offered a place at Oxford University. Flavell's turning Japanese - again
2008-05-12 14:58:26
All Black forward Troy Flavell confirmed on Monday that he will be heading back to Japan after the Blues' Super 14 campaign comes to an end. Henry sticks to his 'old' guns
2008-05-12 14:54:00
All Black coach Graham Henry is planning to stick with experienced players for next month's Tests against Ireland and England, despite the defection of some high profile candidates overseas. Global Results - 11 May
2008-05-12 13:44:00
The Premiership in England and the Magners League ended the league part, Ireland had a final, things got more heated in France's Top 10 with a shock for Toulouse, the Super 14 has six teams on the fence between success and failure - it was a tense time. All Black arrested for disorderly conduct
2008-05-12 12:34:00
Highlanders scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after his team's loss the Blues in Dunedin. Kronfeld: 'McCaw is the best'
2008-05-09 17:51:32
Former All Black flank Josh Kronfeld believes that Richie McCaw is by far the best loose forward in New Zealand, despite being impressed with a number of players in this year's Super 14. Carter scoop for Toulon?
2008-05-09 15:00:54
All Black star flyhalf Daniel Carter has verbally agreed on conditions to sign with Toulon as long as they earn promotion to the French Top 14 competition, the French media reports. Force confident of retaining O'Connor
2008-05-08 12:01:40
The Western Force are confident of retaining the services of teenage prodigy James O'Connor despite the centre considering a move New Zealand. Nucifora: 'Mealamu is the best'
2008-05-08 10:49:00
Hurricanes hooker Andrew Hore has received all the plaudits this season with many tipping him to take over from Keven Mealamu as the top hooker for the All Blacks. Collins to join exodus?
2008-05-07 14:57:20
All Black flank Jerry Collins has reportedly asked the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) for an early release from his contract. Carter in agreement with Toulon
2008-05-07 01:29:00
According to Midi-Olympique, Daniel Carter, the ace New Zealand flyhalf, has reached an agreement with Toulon, the club at present top of France's Pro D2, the second league of professional rugby in France. Referee to 11 May
2008-05-06 14:54:00
There are matches in which tough decisions will be made at this time. There are finals and teams rushing towards finals. It is a tense time for players and referees. Carter factor didn't influence Evans
2008-05-06 10:49:00
All Black Nick Evans has said that Dan Carter played no role in his decision to turn is back on the New Zealand Rugby and sign for Harlequins until 2011. Another All Black heading overseas
2008-05-06 09:45:25
All Black wing and Crusaders legend Caleb Ralph is leaving New Zealand at the end of the Super 14 to play in Japan, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) have said. Refs for last two S14 rounds
2008-05-05 23:11:12
There are just two rounds of the Super 14 left, two vital rounds for the players and the referees. Glenwood triumph in Japan
2008-05-05 17:49:00
Glenwood High School of Durban became the third South African school to win the Sanix World Rugby Youth invitational Tournament when they beat Tarbes of France 39-0 in the Final on Monday. Carter considering all the options
2008-05-05 13:44:00
All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has broken his silence but shed no light as to whether he will leave New Zealand at the end of the year. Glenwood, Tarbes in Japan Final
2008-05-05 12:00:59
The 9th Sanix World Youth Invitational Rugby Tournament is nearing an end in Japan with a final between Glenwood of South Africa and Tarbes of France. Brad remains a Thorn in Kiwi sides
2008-05-05 10:14:00
Crusaders lock and dual international Brad Thorn has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) for 2008 and 2009. Evans signs for Quins
2008-05-05 09:39:00
Utility back Nick Evans is joining the exodus of All Blacks to Europe, after signing a contract to play with English club Harlequins - a move that could rule him out for the World Cup in New Zealand in 2011.   Can New Zealand stop the exodus? Global Results - 3 May
2008-05-05 00:19:00
There were crucial matches north and south this season with winners decided in the Magners League, the Scottish Cup and Spain's royal cup. ELVs go global
2008-05-01 18:24:00
The International Rugby Board (IRB) Council have announced that it had approved a global trial of Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for a 12-month period starting on August 1. ELVs - is it a better game? LIVE COVERAGE! Law Discussion - Super 14, Week 11
2008-05-01 03:14:00
Will there ever be a rugby match when there is nothing in the laws to discuss? We have been doing this week after week and there still are more topics to discuss than space and energy allow. This week is no different after Week 11 of the Super 14. Statistics - Super 14, Week 11
2008-04-29 19:04:01
The pressure on the players and the coaches and, therefore, the referees is mounting especially for the ambitious sides. Referees to 3 May
2008-04-29 16:42:32
We are back to seven Super matches as the frantic rush to the knock-out stages grips the Super 14 in a fever. IRB Test appointments
2008-04-29 13:09:00
The International Rugby Board has announced its appointment of referees to Tests and other international matches under its aegis in May, June and July. IRB changes refs' panels
2008-04-29 12:04:41
Paddy O'Brien, the International Rugby Board's manager of referees, has announced the new panels for international referees which show some radical changes. 'Money' Mils tempted by millions
2008-04-29 10:14:00
All Black star Mils Muliaina says New Zealand's leading players, including himself, would be "foolish" to ignore the massive contracts being offered by wealthy European clubs. Young guns commit to All Blacks
2008-04-29 09:39:00
Two of New Zealand's brightest young players, Hurricanes and wing Zac Guildford and Chiefs speedster Lelia Masaga, have extended their New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) contracts until the end of 2011. Mealamu wants to play club rugby
2008-04-28 13:13:18
All Black hooker Keven Mealamu wants to play for Otahuhu in the Auckland club rugby competition if the Blues fail to make the Super 14 play-offs. All Blacks face Heineken Cup finalists
2008-04-28 12:49:59
The All Blacks will play Irish side Munster on their end of year grand slam tour, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) have announced. Global Results - 27 April
2008-04-28 12:34:33
There were the tense Heineken Cup semis and tense matches in the Super 14. There was also a start to the Asian Five Nations while European Nations Cup rugby reached a climax. Munster ready to monster Kiwis
2008-04-28 10:49:00
A mid-week match with Munster has been confirmed for the All Blacks' November tour of Britain and Ireland. 'Posh' life beckons for Carter
2008-04-27 12:38:11
Daniel Carter is poised to become rugby's answer to David Beckham, with his earnings from merchandising set to match what he is paid to perform on the field - if he signs a lucrative deal with French club Toulon Experts tip Ellis for AB No 9 jersey
2008-04-27 11:59:00
Andy Ellis is the only halfback three former All Black No 9s could agree would make it into the All Blacks team again this year Mitchell snubs Ireland job
2008-04-25 15:29:00
Former All Black coach John Mitchell has rejected an approach from the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) for the vacant Ireland job. Donald's not ducking just yet
2008-04-24 17:18:17
While the rumours continue to gather momentum about where Dan Carter and Nick Evans will play their rugby next year, Chiefs flyhalf Stephen Donald has revealed he's going nowhere. Ian Smith - new ref on S14
2008-04-24 13:11:05
Ian Smith of Australia is a new referee in Super 14 this year. On Saturday he will referee his second Super 14 match, in historic Kimberley. Haig gets Maori job
2008-04-24 10:50:32
Former New Zealand Under-21 assistant coach Milton Haig has been appointed assistant coach of the New Zealand Maori team. On the Canberra cards
2008-04-23 23:44:00
The Sharks played the Brumbies in Canberra and found the second half, in the words of their captain, a nightmare when they could not see eye to eye with the referee and the referee could not see eye to eye with them. Statistics - Super 14, Week 10
2008-04-23 13:09:00
The Super 14 is rushing to its business end and emotions run higher. But these are the calm waters of statistics of the weekend's six matches. These include totals. Saracens join the 'get Carter' brigade
2008-04-23 12:34:00
Saracens have become the latest European club to express interest in All Black flyhalf Dan Carter after his New Zealand contract comes to an end at the end of the year. All Blacks appoint new Chiefs
2008-04-23 10:51:12
The Chiefs' head of strength and conditioning Nic Gill, and the team's physiotherapist Dennis Shepherd, will join the All Blacks support staff in June 2008. Hobbs wants change after big losses
2008-04-23 10:18:19
New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) chairman Jock Hobbs said that the running of the game in the country needs to change to meet the high expectations of fans. Referees to 27 April
2008-04-22 16:39:00
The Heineken Cup semifinals are upon us this weekend. European Nations Cup matches are in the process of deciding winners and promotion/relegation. While some things end a brand new competition is starting the Asian Five Nations with matches in Japan and the Arabian Gulf. Kelleher as competitive as ever
2008-04-22 14:24:34
All Black scrumhalf Byron Kelleher says he has plenty of ambition despite his test career being brought to an end by his move to France after the Rugby World Cup. McCaw stands by his tactics
2008-04-22 14:22:17
As Richie McCaw defended his All Blacks captaincy, Robbie Deans and Graham Henry looked on from a distance. Evans too greedy for Gwent Dragons
2008-04-21 17:16:13
All Black Nick Evans has walked away from signing for Welsh club Newport Gwent Dragons because they can't pay him the NZ$760,000 salary he's demanding. Toulon close in on Carter
2008-04-21 14:21:05
French second division side Toulon are set to make an audacious move to land star All Black flyhalf Dan Carter. Global Results - 19 April
2008-04-21 12:34:00
Life is getting crucial in many parts of the world as Europe's competitions get near the time for watershed decisions and the Super 14 hots up. Mehrtens puts retirement on hold
2008-04-20 09:44:16
Former All Black flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens says he is considering delaying his retirement by 12 months and is hoping to secure a one-season extension with Toulon. Blues Board backs Nucifora
2008-04-20 09:39:00
As the Blues get set for a make-or-break trip to Christchurch to try to save their Super 14 season, under-siege coach David Nucifora has received the backing of his franchise who believe the Australian can pull the rabbit from the hat. Toulouse deny Carter contact
2008-04-19 02:39:00
French giants Toulouse denied on Friday that they are about to sign All Blacks flyhalf superstar Dan Carter on a million-euro deal. Dragons chasing Willis, MacDonald
2008-04-18 11:59:00
Welsh club Newport Gwent Dragons look poised to announce the signings of former All Black captain Tom Willis and Junior All Black lock Hoani MacDonald. Toulouse break the bank for Carter
2008-04-18 09:42:13
All Black flyhalf Dan Carter is being offered the biggest contract in world rugby - £750,000 from Toulouse for one season in the French Top 14 championship. Mehrtens wants to stay at Toulon
2008-04-18 09:39:00
All Black legend Andrew Mehrtens has said he would like to stay an extra season at French second division club Toulon, where he has enjoyed life both on and off the field. Law Discussion - Week 9
2008-04-18 00:54:01
There was nothing this week like the explosion of controversy and anger that was set off by the final whistle in Wellington last week, but there are still incidents to discuss - just to keep our laws sharp. Deans: 'It's up to Dan'
2008-04-17 15:29:00
Crusaders coach Robbie Deans has urged All Black flyhalf Dan Carter to be selfish before he signs his next contract. Oliver to retire
2008-04-17 13:13:16
According to L'Equipe Anton Oliver, the All Black hooker playing for Toulon, is to retreat the end of the season. He cites disappointment for his reason to hang up his boots. Why the Kiwis lost in France
2008-04-17 10:51:05
Six months after it happened the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) finally produced the list of 'excuses' why the All Blacks yet again failed at a World Cup tournament. Dunedin 'back with a bang'
2008-04-16 11:30:27
The All Blacks' test against World Cup holders South Africa at Carisbrook on July 12 is expected to restore Dunedin's reputation as a "rugby city" and as one of the best Test match hosts in the world. Are the Bulls the worst champions?
2008-04-15 17:18:29
The Bulls are the reigning Super 14 champions. They are now second last on the table after nine rounds with just two wins. The only team close to them in a descent from glory has been, ironically, the Crusaders, Super Rugby's most successful team. Tax breaks for All Blacks?
2008-04-15 17:14:01
Veteran All Black rugby administrator David Moffett is calling on the Government to help stem the flow of players offshore. NZRU fear Carter departure
2008-04-15 13:09:00
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) admits it is ready to go "radical" in the fight to keep top All Blacks playing in their home country, but concedes it may be fighting a losing battle to hold on to superstar Dan Carter. Referees to 19 April
2008-04-14 16:39:01
The European Nations Cup matches are picking up as spring thaws the cold. The Super 14 and several competitions in Europe are hotting up as crunch time draws nearer. Global Results - 13 April
2008-04-14 13:09:01
Ospreys won at Twicknham and Georgia won at Krasnoyarsk. The Ospreyes hjave a tropy and Georgria are close to one. Boss denies sexual assault claims
2008-04-14 11:25:31
Former Hurricanes player Isaac Boss, now an Irish international, says an allegation of sexual assault made against him in Northern Ireland is malicious and unfounded. Overseas exodus worries Fox
2008-04-14 09:42:19
All Black legend Grant Fox has warned the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) against opening up All Black selection to offshore based players, although he concedes such a move is "inevitable". Statistics - Super 14, Week 9
2008-04-13 19:39:00
We give some statistics from Round 10 of the Super 14, including some totals from the 10 rounds which enable you to see who has scored most tries, who has concecded the most penalties and free kicks and who has the worst disciplinary record. Thorne faces agonising wait
2008-04-12 13:11:25
Crusaders stalwart Reuben Thorne's New Zealand rugby career hangs in the balance after he left the field during his team's 31-6 Super 14 victory over the Lions with a suspected broken bone in his hand. Smith: 'Nonu's future is in the midfield'
2008-04-11 12:34:00
Ma'a Nonu's move to No.12 for the Hurricanes clash against the Bulls on Saturday is the right one according to All Blacks backline coach Wayne Smith. Super 14 referees for Weeks 10-12
2008-04-10 13:09:00
SANZAR has announced the referees to referee Weeks 10-12 of the Super 14. Ian Smith of Australia will ,make his Super 14 debut in Kimberley. Law Discussion - Super 14, Week 8 (i)
2008-04-09 23:13:52
We have already discussed the unhappy ending to the match in Wellington but there are some other matters as well that are worthy of discussion. Law Discussion - Super 14, Week 8 (ii)
2008-04-09 23:09:28
This is the second instalment of a particularly long law discussion on Week 8 of the Super 14. Statistics - with and without ELVs
2008-04-08 19:39:01
Over the past weekend there were six Super 14 matches played with experimental law variations and four Heineken Cup quarterfinals played without experimental law variations. We look at some statistics from the two. Referees to 13 April
2008-04-08 15:29:00
There is a big one in Russia this weekend - one which will decide the fate of the 2007-08 European Nations Cup. And there's a big club confrontation at Twickenham. Refs in Pacific Nations Cup
2008-04-08 13:12:34
The International Rugby Board has announced the four referees for its Pacific Nations Cup which will be played in June. All Blacks set for 'Keane' bean
2008-04-08 09:43:23
Sunderland football club manager, Roy Keane, plans to complete his coaching badges with the All Blacks. Law Discussion - Wellington ending
2008-04-07 12:38:17
There was grievous upset at the final whistle at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday evening and huge controversy. Smokin' Joe's fire extinguished
2008-04-07 10:49:01
The Blues have suffered a major blow to their Super 14 season with news that Joe Rokocoko will be out of action for up to four months. Global Results - 6 April
2008-04-07 01:29:00
Snow fell but that did not stop heat being generated in the Heineken Cup quarterfinals, four intense matches, even in Toulouse where the final score may be misleading. Statistics - Super 14, Week 8
2008-04-06 18:24:00
For Week 8, when only one South African team played at home, we give statistics of getting possession and we give some totals. There are no marks for guessing which team has the worst disciplinary record! Collins dreams of Europe
2008-04-04 23:44:00
In an interview with L'Equipe on Friday, Jerry Collins of the Hurricanes and New Zealand spoke about his desire to play in Europe. Lomu rules out coaching future
2008-04-03 23:46:24
Former All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu, whose playing career thrilled crowds but terrified opponents, insisted that he has no interest in becoming a coach. Law Discussion - Super 14 , Week 7
2008-04-03 20:14:00
There has been a lot to talk about this weekend and still there is more. Rugby365.com has been doing this since 2000 and we have not once run out of things to talk about! Referees for Junior World Championship
2008-04-03 18:24:00
The International Rugby Board has announced the referees for its new competition, the Junior World Championship. Spreadbury starts 2011 World Cup
2008-04-03 16:48:00
Tony Spreadbury of England will referee the first match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup and he will do so in the Cayman Islands. Henry: 'No ELVs for Tests'
2008-04-03 16:43:43
All Blacks coach Graham Henry wants to see the old rules played at international level all year and not the contentious ELVs. Law Discussion - Consistency - and Schalk Burger
2008-04-03 13:11:07
Consistency is such a watchword when it comes to referee. Referees to 6 April
2008-04-01 18:24:01
Some poets haled April as the start of the spring. One saw it as the "cruellest month". For some players wit will be a great month, for others cruel. We hope that for all referees it will be a wonderful month as European activities rush closer to their climax. Global Results - 30 March
2008-03-30 21:59:00
There were some big results this weekend, in Toulouse, Welford Road and Perth for example but also in other places. The number of results is growing as the hemispheres overlap.

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