Follow @RedefinedRugby All Blacks Sevens team named for Hong Kong Sevens The All Blacks Sevens team for the Hong Kong Sevens has been named and features seven debutants. The squad is (* denotes debut) Jordan Bunce (Waikato) Tima Faingaanuku* (Tasman) Rocky Khan (Auckland) Luke Masirewa (Bay of Plenty) Etene Nanai-Seturo (Counties Manukau) Jona Nareki* (Otago)
Month: March 2018
Under 20 squad named for Oceania Rugby Championship
Follow @RedefinedRugby Under 20 squad named for Oceania Rugby Championship New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Craig Philpott has named the squad for next month’s Oceania Rugby Championship in Australia. The squad is: Forwards: John Akau'ola-Laula Auckland Suetena Asomua Counties Manukau Tom Christie (Captain) Canterbury Rob Cobb Auckland Devan Flanders Hawke's Bay Tom Florence Taranaki Ricky Jackson Otago Tevita Mafileo Bay of Plenty Laghlan McWhannell Waikato Waimana Riedlinger-Kapa Auckland Bradley Slater Taranaki Hoskins Sotutu Auckland Flynn Thomas Southland Will Tucker Canterbury Kaliopasi Uluilakepa Wellington Backs: Leicester
New Zealand rugby sevens teams named for Commonwealth Games
Follow @RedefinedRugby New Zealand rugby sevens teams named for Commonwealth Games The 26 athletes making up the New Zealand men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games were announced in Mt Maunganui today. For the New Zealand women it will be a Games debut, joining the men's team
Bryce Lawrence appointed National Referee Manager
Follow @RedefinedRugby Bryce Lawrence appointed National Referee Manager Former Test referee Bryce Lawrence has been appointed to a new role with New Zealand Rugby, that will see community refereeing and High Performance refereeing merged into one team. Currently New Zealand Rugby’s High Performance Referee Coach, Lawrence will oversee all amateur and professional refereeing
2018 Mitre 10 Cup and Heartland Championship draw announced
Follow @RedefinedRugby 2018 Mitre 10 Cup and Heartland Championship draw announced The 2018 Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship draws have been released today with action kicking off in August, featuring 130 matches and 26 Unions across the two competitions. The Mitre 10 Cup kicks off on 16 August with North