Jonah Lomu – the man who changed rugby November saw the passing of the most devastatingly effective player in the history of rugby union – Jonah Lomu. Never has there…
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Rugby legends say final tearful farewell to Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu was given an emotional and, at times humourous send-off from former All Black and former mentor, Eric Rush, as the giant All Black was laid to rest at…
Richie McCaw retires as the All Blacks ‘greatest ever’
Imagine you’re taking your seat about to take flight. You’re a little nervous of flying. What would soothe your nerves faster than a stiff drink. Probably the words, ‘this is…
Reaction: Rugby world mourns Jonah Lomu
The rugby world was saddened to hear of the sudden death of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The imposing winger first crashed onto…
All Black legend Jonah Lomu passes away aged 40
I last saw Jonah Lomu in London this September at a sponsors event for the Rugby World Cup. He was bedecked in a sharp blue suit, dapper brown brogues, yet…
All Blacks surprise Air New Zealand passengers after World Cup success
Watch a triumphant (and dare I say, slightly hungover?!) New Zealand team arrive at the airport to the applause and delight of their fans. Delighted fans take snaps and selfies with…
Rugby World Cup 2015: Alternative Awards
Philanthropy award of the World Cup – Sonny Bill Williams Good old Sonny Bill. In a career where he has been accused of putting his own ambitions before the team,…
Sonny Bill Williams thankful for being given a new World Cup medal
Williams made quite an impact both on and off the field during New Zealand’s triumphant victory over old foes Australia in the World Cup final on Saturday. Williams – who…
Job done: Owen Franks’ assessment of New Zealand’s RWC win
Franks is now one of New Zealand’s double World Cup winners, having started all seven matches when they won the Webb Ellis Cup in 2011, and featured in six out…
Five talking points from the World Cup final
As New Zealand are crowned world champions for a record third time, Rugby World looks at the big questions to come out of RWC 2015