On Shelves Now
Something of a schoolboy star, Etene Nanai-Seturo has gradually developed into a very good professional and brings lightning feet and finishing power to the Chiefs, writes Campbell Burnes.
Twelve months on from the devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle, Aiden McLaughlin checks in with rugby clubs and unions from Napier to Ruatoria to see how they have bounced back and what they did to keep the doors open.
Campbell Burnes attempts to unravel the issue of abuse of match officials, how bad it is in New Zealand, and what support systems are in place for those affected.
Past Articles
Craig Dowd always enjoys this time of year, when young talent pops up and shows their wares.
Phil Gifford recalls a time when politics and rugby collided head-on in previously sleepy old New Zealand (page 98).
Campbell Burnes looks back at the delayed centennial celebrations for Northland and discovers the future looks bright in this proactive union (pages 46-48).
Aaron Smith reviews the Highlanders season, which saw some inconsistency along with big highs, including making the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final, while showcasing some prime talent (pages 64-66).
Campbell Burnes caught up with the great Kieran Read, who announced his retirement from all rugby in May after the Japanese Top League season (pages 10-14).
Campbell Burnes analyses how the Crusaders racked up a fifth consecutive Super Rugby title.
Campbell Burnes caught up with the All Blacks captain as he plotted his rehab back from major surgery.
Campbell Burnes knows all about the debates that swirl around schools rugby, so he sat down with NZR’s point man to check the teen game’s pulse.
Phil Gifford recalls two men who were far too good for most First XV defences.
Campbell Burnes catches up with a medicine man who has lived the fullest life in rugby.
Peter White interviews the new Bay of Plenty Steamers head coach, a man with several letters after his name and a stack of life and rugby experience to draw upon.
Liam Napier picks the brain of a man who has a handle on rugby in both Europe and New Zealand.
Campbell Burnes remembers a fine rugby man, who died in January, aged 81, widely mourned and respected.
Peter White recalls with fondness the brilliant allround sporting career of Jeff Wilson.
Michael Pulman caught up with a gutsy, engaging character of the game, Ross ‘Floss’ Filipo, who is less than three years retired.
Campbell Burnes caught up with a 2016-19 Highlander who is back and hungry to add ballast to a side full of potential.
Jamie Wall recalls how the one and only Jonah Lomu brought people together and on their feet in his pomp.
Campbell Burnes discovers an old Manu Samoa teammate still loves the game with a passion, even after one of the more colourful, nomadic, careers of the pro era.
Campbell Burnes catches up with a promising referee, coach and TV comments man, who happens to be a former All Black.
Campbell Burnes sits down with the Hurricanes fullback, the best No 15 in the country last season, and discovers he is a man who knows his own mind.
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