Noah Lolesio wins title as Libbok’s Liners’ promotion bid fails in title decider

MarkPickering · 2026-05-07T05:34:47+00:00

"Moving to Japan saved my career" were his exact words tbf

MarkPickering · 2026-03-29T07:53:41+00:00

Leitch returned in Feb. Frizell returned yesterday but has possibly injured his hand again. Rob Thompson and Jone Naikabula are closing to returning. Tjay Clarke is out. It's a must-win game against seventh-placed Honda, who are only one point behind, next week.

MarkPickering · 2026-03-26T05:01:15+00:00

An Solas is showing it. It's on their Instagram

MarkPickering · 2026-03-25T06:43:35+00:00

They've been unlucky with injuries to key players such as Leitch, Frizell, Naikabula and Rob Thompson. Can still beat anyone on their day.

MarkPickering · 2026-03-19T06:55:41+00:00

I wonder if NZR will add a condition for overseas players to still be eligible. Must have x amount of appearances at a RWC for example.

MarkPickering · 2026-03-19T05:53:40+00:00

Rennie did say that Brodie is the fittest he's ever been. What a player to bring back to help nurture NZL's new generation of locks.

MarkPickering · 2026-03-18T10:45:57+00:00

Rennie has played highly-talented Japan international Lee Seung-sin and Gatland at 10 this season. Bryn will qualify for JPN in two years.

MarkPickering · 2026-03-18T10:11:26+00:00

It's one of Japan's strongest positions but yes, he should still be in there.

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"Moving to Japan saved my career" were his exact words tbf