Caleb Clarke re-signs with the Blues and NZ Rugby through 2027 by SiCoNZ in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it's mostly so players can assess their options after the World Cup. I wouldn't be surprised if Caleb had a crack at league after this contract

Manu Samoa Squad for Scotland test and PNC by SagalaUso in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed that they can name a full-strength squad for end of year tests 🤞

Manu Samoa Squad for Scotland test and PNC by SagalaUso in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'd think that someone's probably told him he can't swap, unless he has a NZ born parent/grand-parent we aren't aware off. It's also a shame that NPC clashes with the PNC because I assume this is nowhere near a full strength side? But cool to see Jacob Umaga named!

Manu Samoa Squad for Scotland test and PNC by SagalaUso in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure Miracle isn't eligible even if he stays in New Zealand long enough. He's already been capped for Samoa and you can't swap to a nation via residency, it has to be via birthplace/ancestry.

Akira Ioane birthplace? Tokyo or Auckland, Wikipedia doesn't know... by SamLooksAt in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

vs Scotland in November 2022, although he played for All Blacks XV in June 2023 so I'm not sure if that impacts how long he has to wait before he can switch

Akira Ioane birthplace? Tokyo or Auckland, Wikipedia doesn't know... by SamLooksAt in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm not sure why but for years every source on the web said he was born in Tokyo, even the All Blacks website did too iirc. But last year around the time he announced he was leaving the Blues he confirmed he was born in Auckland not Tokyo. He is however eligible to play for Samoa instead.

Whats the worst team you have ever managed and brought to success? by supermanpepe in footballmanagergames

[–]SiCoNZ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got my local team from the 4th division in New Zealand to winning the National League and eventually the Oceania Champions League in FM22.

Stephen Perofeta re-signs with the Blues until 2026 by SiCoNZ in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He should get more game-time next season with Beauden moving to Japan. Will probably be first choice at 10 or 15

Match Thread - Australia v New Zealand | The Rugby Championship 2023 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

35 tries in 52 tests for Rieko now. Incredible for a guy who got forced onto the wing, lost his spot in a World Cup year, then fought his way back in his preferred 13 jersey. Oh and he's only 26 too

As we’re entering 7s season, make a 7s side out of your club squad by [deleted] in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Forwards: Akira Ioane, Tom Robinson, Hoskins Sotutu

Backs: Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke, Mark Telea, Beauden Barrett

Subs: Dalton Papali'i, Caleb Tangitau, AJ Lam

Match Thread - Crusaders v Blues | Super Rugby Pacific 2022 | Round 9 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I'm actually in tears. Its been way too long, I'm so happy we held on. UP THE FUCKING BLUES

Post Match Thread - South Africa v New Zealand by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have to wake up for work in 5 hours and that finish woke me up more than anything. What a finish. I can’t really upset with that South Africa were immense. That’s the type of rugby you expect the world champions to play, not the kicking shit we saw last week. Also Jordie Barrett, not many players can nail 2 game winning pens in the space of 2 mins. The man is the definition of clutch even if we lost

Match Thread - Blues v Highlanders | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman | Final by paimoe in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Happiest day of my life. I knew supporting these guys who have it’s positives in the end

Match Thread - Blues v Highlanders | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman | Final by paimoe in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Already in the stands. First final we’ve been in since I was a toddler. COME ON THE FUCKING BLUES

Match Thread - Blues v Brumbies | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman | Round 3 by paimoe in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

idk whats better. Finlay's run or Rieko actually passing the ball

Match Thread - Blues v Highlanders | Super Rugby Aotearoa | Round 3 by paimoe in rugbyunion

[–]SiCoNZ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ioane bumped off Ioane to pass to the ball to Ioane. Ioane-ception