Former All Black Liam Messam is keeping the faith with Toulon
Liam Messam is keeping the faith that a greenish Toulon side can haul itself up the French Top 14 standings while he adjusts to th…
Campbell Burnes
20 Nov 2018, 22:32
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Campbell Burnes
Campbell Burnes is one of New Zealand's most experienced active rugby writers, having first taken up the quill in 2000. He cut his teeth as the Western Leader sports editor from 2002-04, winning the NZ Herald/DJ Cameron Young Writers' Award at the 2004 TP McLean National Sports Journalism Awards. From 2005-12 he was deputy editor of Rugby News magazine before entering the freelance world, where he still lives, writing on sport and occasionally non-sporting issues. His work has appeared in myriad print publications and online, including the NZ Herald and the Irish Examiner. Burnes has also made regular radio and TV appearances over the years, and has written for Rugby Pass since 2017, the same year he was media manager for Auckland Rugby. He is also the co-editor of the Rugby Almanack.
Why the All Blacks do not need SBW
The All Blacks, all things being equal, do not need Sonny Bill Williams in their Rugby World Cup squad.
Campbell Burnes
27 Nov 2018, 1:51
Kiwis in Europe: Northampton's Kiwi contingent not enough to topple bottom-dwellers
A total of 83 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action, with a strong Northampton side falling to bottom-dwelli…
Campbell Burnes
02 Dec 2018, 17:21
Consistency is key for Wales and Hadleigh Parkes
The consistency that Hadleigh Parkes brings to his rugby is mirrored in Wales’ solid 2018 which has seen the Red Dragons rise to…
Campbell Burnes
12 Dec 2018, 17:04
Black Ferns must cash in on Kendra Cocksedge's profile
While there is much hand-wringing over who might succeed Steve Hansen in the hot seat 12 months from now, or whether inked up Worl…
Campbell Burnes
17 Dec 2018, 20:14
Kiwis in Europe: Berghan's Edinburgh has wood on Savea's Toulon
Simon Berghan and Edinburgh are sitting pretty at the top of Pool 5 in the European Champions Cup.
Campbell Burnes
13 Jan 2019, 21:16
All Blacks Sevens: a team worth following
There’s a big sevens tournament in Hamilton this weekend. Apparently. Round three of the 2018-19 World Sevens Series, no less.
Campbell Burnes
23 Jan 2019, 0:37
Highlanders' bursting blindside stocks envy of the nation
The Highlanders have a plan to utilise their enviable blindside flanker resources, but that will depend on injuries and how and wh…
Campbell Burnes
06 Feb 2019, 19:51
Breakdown battle remains a constant when Chiefs and Highlanders meet
The Chiefs and Highlanders lock horns tomorrow in the opener of Super Rugby 24 at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Campbell Burnes
13 Feb 2019, 17:21
Kiwis in Europe: Kaino helps Toulouse back to top
81 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action, including former All Blacks loose forward Jerome Kaino who now pli…
Campbell Burnes
17 Feb 2019, 17:17
'Class is permanent' - Ronan O'Gara on Mo'unga and Carter
Don’t you worry about Richie Mo’unga at the Crusaders or Dan Carter heading to Racing 92. That’s the message from current Cr…
Campbell Burnes
19 Feb 2019, 22:13
Kiwis in Europe: Injury blow for Shields
Brad Shields’ Gallagher Premiership debut has ended in a broken cheekbone which now threatens his involvement in the November te…
Campbell Burnes
09 Sep 2018, 19:13
Kiwis in Europe: New Zealand's PRO14 influence evident
The Guinness PRO14 season is underway, and already the heavy New Zealand influence is evident.
Campbell Burnes
02 Sep 2018, 18:54
Kiwis in Europe: Strong start for Stade's Kiwis
35 Kiwis took to the park for the weekend's northern hemisphere action.
Campbell Burnes
26 Aug 2018, 19:03
Kiwis in Europe: Vito runs rampant for Baabaas
28 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action, including ten featuring for the Barbarians.
Campbell Burnes
27 May 2018, 17:45
Kiwis in Europe: Kiwi-Lyonnais Top 14 dream still alive
28 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action.
Campbell Burnes
20 May 2018, 18:54
Kiwis in Europe: European glory for former Blues
Isa Nacewa and Gareth Anscombe are the toast of Leinster and Cardiff Blues respectively.
Campbell Burnes
13 May 2018, 18:09
Kiwis in Europe: Conrad Smith leaves a legend
72 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action, with one taking the field for the last time.
Campbell Burnes
06 May 2018, 18:12
Kiwis in Europe: Maitland and Waldrom set for showdown
91 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action and form would suggest there may only be two Kiwis involved in next…
Campbell Burnes
29 Apr 2018, 18:50
Big guns ruled out for New Zealand under-20s
The New Zealand Under 20s fly to Australia today to prepare for the looming Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship. It will serve as …
Campbell Burnes
23 Apr 2018, 18:57
Kiwis in Europe: Dan Carter still chasing silverware
25 Kiwis took part in the northern hemisphere action last weekend.
Campbell Burnes
22 Apr 2018, 17:40
Kiwis in Europe: No silverware for Clermont Kiwis
92 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action.
Campbell Burnes
15 Apr 2018, 18:21
Kiwis in Europe: Piutau still gold for Ulster
94 Kiwis took part in the weekend's European action.
Campbell Burnes
08 Apr 2018, 17:56
Kiwis in Europe: Pivac and Parkes guiding Scarlets to glory
43 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action.
Campbell Burnes
01 Apr 2018, 19:21
Kiwis in Europe: Fekitoa bags Toulon double
The southern French life seems to be agreeing with Malakai Fekitoa.
Campbell Burnes
25 Mar 2018, 19:02
Kiwis in Europe: Green Slam for Aki
The adopted Irishman and Connacht midfielder was one of 55 Kiwis in action last weekend.
Campbell Burnes
18 Mar 2018, 18:55
Kiwis in Europe - Parkes and Anscombe star for Wales
Kiwi-born Wales backs Hadleigh Parkes and Gareth Anscombe shine for Warren Gatland's Wales side in this week's edition of Kiwis in…
Campbell Burnes
11 Mar 2018, 19:30
Kiwis in Europe - Woodward firing for Gloucester
72 Kiwis were a part of the weekend's action up north.
Campbell Burnes
04 Mar 2018, 16:47
Kiwis carving up the north - Six Nations special
Bundee Aki was again good value for Ireland, scoring a try in the 37-23 win over Wales. Gareth Anscombe entered the fray at 63 min…
Campbell Burnes
25 Feb 2018, 21:25
Maestro Mo’unga versus Mighty Mouse
Damian McKenzie vs Richie Mo'unga could be New Zealand's next great first-five rivalry. The two 10's matchup in the opening round …
Campbell Burnes
22 Feb 2018, 1:40
Desperate to crack the playoffs’ Blues - Super Rugby 2018 Preview
There remain many more questions than answers when evaluating the chances of the Blues in Super Rugby 2018.
Campbell Burnes
21 Feb 2018, 23:29
Kiwis in Europe - Lowe hits high notes for Leinster
James Lowe’s strong form continues following a two-try effort for Leinster.
Campbell Burnes
19 Feb 2018, 5:11
Highlanders to bring same staunch attitude - Super Rugby 2018 Preview
We know the Highlanders have an astute, new-look coaching team led by former Leicester Tigers coach and former All Blacks five-eig…
Campbell Burnes
15 Feb 2018, 0:34
Kiwis In Europe - Maitland and Berghan to the fore for Scots
There were contrasting fortunes for the eight New Zealanders in the thick of Six Nations action over the weekend.
Campbell Burnes
12 Feb 2018, 14:35
Kiwis abroad - Six Nations special
We run the rule over the weekend’s form of the eight New Zealand-born players who appeared in the Six Nations.
Campbell Burnes
04 Feb 2018, 23:51
Kiwis in Europe - Early win for new Montpellier Kiwi signing
Hoeata, who is a medical joker for Vern Cotter’s side until the end of the season after injury to Jacques du Plessis, made eight…
Campbell Burnes
29 Jan 2018, 15:02
Kiwis in Europe - Tries aplenty for Kiwis in Europe
No less than 15 by Kiwis were scored over the weekend’s final pool round of European Champions and Challenge Cups action. Nine c…
Campbell Burnes
22 Jan 2018, 16:44
Kiwis carving up North - Anscombe still good value for the Blues
Anscombe, now 26, underlined his value to Cardiff with a decisive try and a penalty goal to edge the Blues ahead of their French r…
Campbell Burnes
14 Jan 2018, 21:12
Kiwis carving up the north - Accurate Botica keeping Oyonnax alive
Ben Botica is leading the way for unfashionable Oyonnax as the central-eastern French club fights hard to avoid relegation in the …
Campbell Burnes
08 Jan 2018, 0:25
Kiwis carving up the north. Marty Banks + 95
The strong New Zealand influence at Benetton Treviso has helped the Italian club up to fifth position in Conference B of the Guinn…
Campbell Burnes
01 Jan 2018, 21:58
Kiwis carving up the north: Pau need only NZers to beat Clermont
Former All Blacks supplied all the points for Pau as the south-western French club edged Clermont 22-21 in Top 14 action over the …
Campbell Burnes
27 Dec 2017, 19:13
Kiwis carving up the North - Total: 86
Former All Blacks supplied all the points for Pau as the south-western French club edged Clermont 22-21 in Top 14 action over the …
Campbell Burnes
26 Dec 2017, 22:21
Watch: Five of the best in 2017 - Kiwis in Europe
Some are big names, some aren't - and some even ended up making the test side of the country they've ended up in
Campbell Burnes
21 Dec 2017, 18:01
Kiwis carving up the north - Tigers missing Veainu
The Tigers may have missed fullback Telusa Veainu, after the former Canterbury wing, who has been great value for the Midlands clu…
Campbell Burnes
17 Dec 2017, 15:54
Kiwis carving up the north - La Rochelle hot to trot
La Rochelle’s supporters have cause to dream after what was described as a “masterclass” in their 49-29 defeat of Wasps.
Campbell Burnes
10 Dec 2017, 15:23
Watch: Kiwis carving up the north - Latu defying Father Time
Nili Latu is one of the great warriors of rugby and, even at 35, still has plenty to offer.
Campbell Burnes
03 Dec 2017, 15:17
Kiwis carving up the north - Warriors on the warpath
The Glasgow Warriors, coached by Dave Rennie, continue on their merry way in the PRO14.
Campbell Burnes
26 Nov 2017, 20:10
Kiwis carving up the north - Nanai-Williams experiment on hold
The jury is still out on whether Tim Nanai-Williams will make it as an international No 10.
Campbell Burnes
26 Nov 2017, 15:06
Watch: Manu Samoa v Manu Romania
One international that flew under the radar over the weekend was Manu Samoa’s 17-13 loss to Romania in Bucharest.
Campbell Burnes
19 Nov 2017, 15:32
Kiwis carving up the north: Heem brings the power
Bryce Heem seems to have found a home at Sixways.
Campbell Burnes
19 Nov 2017, 15:15
Watch: Kiwis carving up the north - international edition
Kiwis are making their presence felt in November via several international teams in the north, and not just the All Blacks and Mao…
Campbell Burnes
12 Nov 2017, 15:31
