Sevens squads selected for Tokyo Olympics

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Above: new All Blacks Sevens squad member Ollie Sapsford. Just five months out from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens squads have been finalised. The New Zealand teams lead their respective World Series competitions, both claiming titles in Cape Town and Hamilton, and the Black Ferns

Hurricanes v Sharks Stat Attack

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By Peter Marriott Hurricanes versus Sharks: won 38-22 The Hurricanes have now played the Sharks 24 times; more than they have any other South African side. The Hurricanes have won their last four matches in succession against the Sharks. The Hurricanes have scored exactly 200 tries against South African sides in New Zealand. The

Short Passes 17 February

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Some good work by the Hurricanes on Saturday night against the Sharks in their 38-22 win. In particular by starting hooker Asafo Aumua (above), who could be a set for a big year. As well as having a storming 48 minutes around the field (before being making way for Dane Coles),

Hurricanes Hunters humble Crusaders

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Above: Flanker Brayden Iose runs in one of the Hurricanes nine tries. PHOTO: Joe from Tackld. The Hurricanes Hunters beat the Crusaders Development side 57-17 at a hot and sunny Porirua Park on Saturday afternoon. The Hunters outscored their opposites nine tries to three, after leading 24-7 at halftime. The Hurricanes Development side