Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced his squad to contest the 2015 Investec Super Rugby competition. It includes 26 returning players from the 2014 Crusaders squad, 2 players who have been elevated from the Wider Training Group, and 4 new players. One of the 4 new players is actually no
Month: October 2014
Five Buller Players selected for Heartland XV Cook Islands tour
Five Buller Players selected for Heartland XV Cook Islands tour The best players from Pink Batts Heartland Championship have been named in the Heartland XV to play three matches, including two in the Cook Islands, by Head Coach Kurt McQuilkin today. The 24-strong squad will play New Zealand Marist XV on 8 November before
Buller leave it late for Meads Cup final berth
Getty Images JUMPING FOR JOY: Buller’s James Lash, left, and Sam Marris celebrate after scoring a try during the Meads Cup semifinal clash with Horowhenua Kapiti in Westport today. Buller scored a try after the final hooter sounded to secure a home Meads Cup final in the Heartland Championship. Playing Horowhenua Kapiti in
Buller on march towards Meads Cup glory
4th October 2014 BULLER 29 vs 24 WEST COAST @ Westport Buller 29 (Tai Ratu 2, Scott Neighbours, Peni Naibinivalu, James Lash 3 con, pen) West Coast 24 (Rowan O’Gorman 2, Regan Stanton, Andrew Connors; Nathan Smith 2 con) Buller's march continued as they secured home advantage throughout the Heartland Championship playoffs with a
Buller qualify for Meads Cup play-offs
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 ALLBLACKS.COM Buller hopped out to a six-point lead in the Pink Batts Heartland Championship when beating West Coast 29-24 in a close game in Westport on Saturday. Poverty Bay, courtesy of a 17-9 win over Thames Valley moved into second place and is assured of a place in the