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Jonny Black

Jonny Black

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A huge fan of rugby and Liverpool FC, Jonny has been writing about both for several years. Having played rugby to a high level Jonny likes to give analytical insights as well as staying up to date with the latest news. Jonny has been an avid Liverpool fans since a child and his oldest memory is watching Liverpool win number five in Istanbul at the age of eight.

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All Blacks player ratings: Lions 35-41 All Blacks
New Zealand

All Blacks player ratings: Lions 35-41 All Blacks

The All Blacks survived a shock from the Lions as they came from behind to win 41-35 in their final franchise game of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour. The All Blacks found themselves 35-17 behind with 33 minutes to go, but two tries from Ioane and final tries from Blackadder and Narawa led to the […]

How to watch Lions vs All Blacks: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
New Zealand

How to watch Lions vs All Blacks: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

Lions vs All Blacks game as the teams face off in the final tour game against the South African franchises.  The tour has been incredibly successful for the All Blacks so far who have won all four games including the first test that the All Blacks won 33-16.  Based on a 6:00 PM (18:00) BST […]

Lions vs All Blacks RGR preview: Confirmed lineups
Lions

Lions vs All Blacks RGR preview: Confirmed lineups

Home team Lions Away team All Blacks Venue Ellis Park Competition Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Kick-off time 6 pm (UK) 7 pm (SA) 5 am (NZ) Watch Live in the UK Sky Sports Lions vs All Blacks preview as the sides meet in the final franchise game of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour.  The All Blacks […]

Dave Rennie shares All Blacks injury update ahead of test two
New Zealand

Dave Rennie shares All Blacks injury update ahead of test two

Dave Rennie has spoken to the media with injury updates following the All Blacks’ famous 33-16 victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park. Unfortunately, there will be two All Blacks that will be unavailable through concussion injury, and also a further update on the injury that ruled out back-rower Anton Segner. On Segner, “Nothing I […]

Rassie Erasmus responds to “catastrophic” Springboks defeat
South Africa

Rassie Erasmus responds to “catastrophic” Springboks defeat

Rassie Erasmus has described the 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday as “catastrophic” in his post match interviews.  The Springboks head coach was speaking to the media when he compared the defeat to some other defeats in his tenure that had also sent the media into a frenzy.  Practically Erasmus […]

Springboks player ratings: Springboks 16-33 All Blacks
Match Reviews

Springboks player ratings: Springboks 16-33 All Blacks

The Springboks suffered a disappointing defeat against the All Blacks. They led the game 13-12 at halftime and could only kick one more penalty in the second half, while the All Blacks managed to score three tries. Here are the player ratings for the first test which will potentally influence Rassie’s team selection for test […]

All Blacks player ratings: Springboks 16-33 All Blacks
Match Reviews

All Blacks player ratings: Springboks 16-33 All Blacks

The All Blacks pulled off a famous victory against the double World Champions as they scored five tries at Ellis Park to win by 17 points. Will Jordan scored two, while the other tries came from Josh Moorby, Luke Jacobson and Fabian Holland. Ruben Love kicked four of his five kicks. 1 Ethan De Groot- […]

Three Springboks who could make the difference against the All Blacks
South Africa

Three Springboks who could make the difference against the All Blacks

The Springboks welcome the All Blacks to Ellis Park in the first test of the Greatest Rivalry Tour.  Rassie Erasmus has selected an experienced  lineup, but here are three outside picks who could have a big impact on the game.  Paul De Villiers De Villiers has the difficult job of replacing the injured Siya Kolisi. […]

All Blacks rocked with injury just hours before first test
New Zealand

All Blacks rocked with injury just hours before first test

The All Black have been hit with an injury just hours before they are due to take on the Springboks at Ellis Park. Anton Segner, who impressed during the warmup games has withdrawn from the bench to be replaced by Simon Parker. Segner appeared to have swollen ankle and when assessed further he has been […]

Three All Blacks who could be crucial to victory over the Springboks
New Zealand

Three All Blacks who could be crucial to victory over the Springboks

The All Blacks will take on the Springboks at Ellis Park in the first test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour.  The game will be decided by small margins, but who are the newer or younger All Blacks that will make have a massive impact if the All Blacks are to beat the Springboks?   Ruben […]

Black Ferns vs Australia Women preview: Confirmed lineups
Australia

Black Ferns vs Australia Women preview: Confirmed lineups

Home team Black Ferns Away team Australia Women Venue Go Media Stadium Competition International Test Kick-off time 4:05 am (UK) 3:05 am (NZ) Black Ferns vs Australia Women preview as the sides meet at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland. The Black Ferns currently sit number two in the World Rankings, while Australia are currently […]