Liam Napier

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Napier

Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksIn a bombshell move sure to spark interest throughout the rugby world, All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane will join Irish powerhouse Leinster next season and, in doing so, attempt to traverse the rare realm from villain to world-class recruit.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Napier

Tele’a, though, will fly the coop at the end of this year – 18 months out from the next World Cup in Australia – after NZ Rugby could not match an enticing Japanese deal. After confirming his future on social media today Tele’a is understood to have signed a three-year deal with Toyota – a club led by former All Blacks coaches Steve Hansen and Ian Foster – where he will double his New Zealand salary. The tradeoff is, from November, Tele’a will be ineligible for Scott Robertson’s All Blacks.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Napier

Fijian Drua players form a huddle during the round 11 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Drua and the Highlanders at ANZ Stadium. Photo / Getty ImagesEllis Park, Twickenham, Cardiff and Stade de France are common rugby bucket list destinations. While the professional rugby world continues to explore new ventures in its constant cash pursuit, Fiji is a humble, must experience location for a timely reminder that authentic fandom matters.

2 weeks ago | theaccnz.com | Liam Napier

By Liam NapierClose connections – and the sense rugby’s newest, budding rivalry is about to ignite – enhances this weekend’s cross-city clash that could soon become a must watch fixture for many years to come. Big brother and Super Rugby Pacific’s upstarts emits a contrasting complexion this week as Moana Pasifika, riding their first back-to-back victories and pushing for a maiden playoff appearance, prepare an attempted ambush on the Blues on Saturday afternoon.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Liam Napier

Ardie Savea celebrates during Moana Pasifika's win. Photo / PhotosportClose connections – and the sense rugby’s newest, budding rivalry is about to ignite – enhances this weekend’s cross-city clash that could soon become a must watch fixture for many years to come.