Exodus

[taniwharugby]

@Duluth yep, one of those players who could have been, but never was.

I think he does stick about for NPC at least, be nice to get a few more games, given last year was an inner ear issue, 2021 was concussion, 2020 was covid.

[nzzp]

we'll always have his press conference after he captained the Blues. Classic. Character, we'll miss him - thanks for the effort, go well Big Red

[Tim]

The Herald understands Hansen is also in talks to sign Highlanders lock Josh Dickson, who was called into train with the national team last year and featured for the All Blacks XV in their two-match northern tour.

[Stargazer]

Hadn't checked for a while. Let's see what I can find.

Alapati Leiua has signed with Shizuoka Blue Revs as an "additional player" for the (current) 2022-2023 season.

2022-2023シーズン追加登録選手のお知らせ | 【公式】静岡ブルーレヴズ

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[Darren]

@Stargazer said in Exodus:

Alapati Leiua

Blast from the past from a Canes supporter, had no idea he was still playing.

[Bovidae]

@Darren said in Exodus:

@Stargazer said in Exodus:

Alapati Leiua

Blast from the past from a Canes supporter, had no idea he was still playing.

He was playing for Waikato last season before leaving during the NPC to go to SA. Let's just say he moves around.

[ARHS]

@Bovidae said in Exodus:

@Darren said in Exodus:

@Stargazer said in Exodus:

Alapati Leiua

Blast from the past from a Canes supporter, had no idea he was still playing.

He was playing for Waikato last season before leaving during the NPC to go to SA. Let's just say he moves around.

... But not as quickly as he used to from what I saw

[Bovidae]

Yeah Leiua is definitely more a crash/bash midfielder than a winger now.

[Tim]

Ex-Blues player reportedly set to be sacked by French Pro D2 club

Former Super Rugby player Jonathan Ruru has reportedly played his last match for Provence in the French Pro D2.

“The facts occurred during a party between players after the winter break. Everyone was gathered to celebrate the new year, just to strengthen ties before the return phase of the championship. The companions and wives were there, but the evening escalated when Jonathan Ruru sank into alcohol.

“An argument then broke out after the 30-year-old scrum-half struck… the wife of one of his teammates! Immediately after this incomprehensible and intolerable gesture, an Aix player inflicted a real correction. Verdict: broken jaw and shoulder. Hospitalised and then operated, Ruru was sent a few weeks later to the European Centre for Sports Rehabilitation in Capbreton for treatment.

[Darren]

@Tim said in Exodus:

Oh wow, that's quite the "correction"

[Stargazer]

Ruru has responded to the accusations that were published in La Provence and uses the word defamatory.

[Stargazer]

https://www.allblacks.com/news/sarah-hirini-to-embrace-opportunity-in-japan

Hirini will complete the HSBC World Series with the Black Ferns Sevens in Toulouse before taking up her contract at the Yokkaichi based Mie PEARLS club. Following the Taiyo Seimei Women’s Sevens Series 2023 Hirini will return to New Zealand to prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with the Black Ferns Sevens.

[SBW1]

https://www.msn.com/en-za/sport/rugby/hulking-winger-ben-lam-may-not-be-returning-to-nz/ar-AA19DUDW

[Stargazer]

@SBW1 So not an exodus, or a reverse exodus (homecoming).

[SBW1]

@Stargazer Hopefully a homecoming.

[Machpants]

Ex Martinborough, Bush player - he's a JAFA but went to Ag College in Masterton and stayed. Doing well in Nederlands

[Stargazer]

@Machpants Another Kiwi in orange! Eligible via his Dutch grandparents. Just like Leroy van Dam, he made his debut for the Netherlands in 2022.

[Tim]

League, Rugby, Sport, Talanoa

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to make bombshell Warriors return

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is returning to the New Zealand Warriors.

[Bovidae]

The Blues should just stick with Plummer at 2nd 5.

[KiwiMurph]

Good decision by RTS.

He gave it a good crack.