Number 5 – Kieran Marmion vs. Leinster

Last year Marmion came onto the scene from nowhere along with Henshaw as Connacht’s rising stars. He has improved immensely and become and integral part of Connacht’s winning form this year. His try earlier in the year against Leinster sums up how Marmion’s speed and quick thinking has helped Connacht. Brilliant individual try.

Number 4- Nick Cummins vs. Australia 

Nick Cummins scores against the Wallabies? Probably not a headline you expected to hear at the start of 2014! The aussie cult hero moved to Japan after the Super Rugby season which allowed him to tog out for the famous BaBas in November in one of the game of the year. This Barbarians side was one of the best we have seen in years and provided some awesome tries and moments of skill.

3. Number 3- Danny Care vs. Ireland

Ireland fans look away. In Ireland’s only defeat of the year, Mike Brown provided a bit of magic with a hard running line through the Irish defence. His superb last minute offload allowed the rapid Danny Care to dive over under the posts in one of the best tries of the 6 Nations.

Number 2- Bernard Foley vs. Brumbies

Can you think of a better way to secure your place in a Super Rugby final? Probably not. While the Brumbies are in attack Foley make an excellent tackle in defence before the Tahs break away from their own 22. The 6’10 Will Skelton delivers a delicious offload to Foley who raced back up the pitch to run in for the try. Absolute magic!

Number 1 -Fa’asiu Fuatai v North Harbour

We could watch this over and over and over and over and over… yeah you get the idea. This try has to be our number 1 here at RBP HQ. The execution of this immaculate move is beyond perfection. Is there anything else to say? It’s just complete madness from Otago.

Now it’s the fans’ chance to decide!

Vote below which is your try of the year or select other and let us know which is your favourite if it isn’t on the list!

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As most years are in the rich tapestry of history that is New Zealand Rugby, 2014 proved to be a successful one.

The All Blacks retained their Rugby Championship crown and-at the time of writing- are unbeaten on the Spring Tour to the Northern Hemisphere.

Despite one of their franchises not being victorious in Super Rugby competition, the Kiwi teams still provided the entertainment and quality associated with the Rugby mad nation.

In their list, Sky include all facets of New Zealand Rugby including Ladies Rugby, ITM Cup, Super Rugby and, of course, the All Blacks.

Picking a winner proved difficult for us here at RBP, so we decided to just sit back and enjoy some quality tries.

Youtube Credit: SKY Sport NZ

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You’ll like this one, front-rowers.

Manawatu’s Canadian prop, Hubert Buydens, dished out a scrummaging lesson to his Canadian counterpart, Hawkes Bays’ Jason Marshall, in the ITM Cup Final.

Marshall was hoisted into the air due to the power and angle of Buydens drive and Manawatu were awarded a penalty.

We’re sure Buydens will remind Marshall of the incident when the duo meet up for Canadian  National Team duty.

Youtube Credit: Ruddy Darter

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In one of the most remarkable games of recent times, Taranaki and Auckland’s ITM Cup Semi Final was full of tries, drama and big hits.

After a 30-30 draw in normal time, the game went to extra time with Taranaki adding nineteen further points to eventually triumph 49-30.

Aucklands Peter Saili, however, can at least be proud of the fact that he put in a bone crunching hit on ‘Naki’s Cody Rei.

Youtube Credit: NZAUTV Rugby Union

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After returning from a five week suspension for pushing referee Glen Jackson, prop Ben Tameifuna wasted no time in resuming in similar fashion when he blew away fellow prop, Solomona Sakalia, with a hand off.

To provide context, Sakalia, of the Bay of Plenty, weighs in excess of 100KG and to be able to almost nonchalantly paw him away takes monstrous strength.

Youtube Credit: waterfly04

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In the recent ITM Cup clash between Hawkes Bay and Wellington Lions, the Lions’ lock/backrow Vaea Fifita smashed Gareth Evans with a late shoulder charge which lead to a rightful sin-binning.

Subsequently, Evans should suffered a broken collarbone and Fifita was rightfully condemned for a heinous ”tackle”.

Youtube Credit: NZAUTV Rugby Union

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All aboard the bosh train as Sky Sports present the biggest Rugby hits from their live Rugby coverage, which includes ITM Cup, Pro12, Top 14 and Rugby Championship, from September 2014.

We at RBP do love a good old fashioned, bone crunching, wind taking hit.

Youtube Credit: Sky Sports.

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After injuries to two of their front line locks, Iain Henderson & Dan Tuohy, Ulster have today confirmed that they have clinched the signature of Counties Manukau Steelers lock, Ronald Raaymakers on a short team deal.

The 24 year old has significant pedigree, having represented New Zealand at U20 level as well making two Super Rugby appearances for the Blues’ in 2013, and will compete with Lewis Stevenson, Neil McComb and Franco van der Merwe in the Ulster engine room, until Tuohy and Henderson return from their respective injuries.

Raaymakers, who will this weekend captain the Steelers, has made 50 appearances for the Manukau based side and will move to Belfast upon the end of his ITM Cup commitments.

Speaking ahead of his proposed move, Raaymakers was excited at the prospect of plying his trade abroad, an ambition he’s always held.

“It has always been an ambition of mine to play overseas and when the opportunity came up to join Ulster Rugby I had no hesitation in saying yes.

“I look forward to joining up with the squad next month and to playing my part in helping Ulster Rugby be successful this season, ” said Raaymakers.

Article Source: Ulster Rugby Official Website

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In the recent ITM clash between Canterbury and Wellington, Patrick Osborne was on the receiving end of a couple of punches from Wellington’s Jason Woodward, who, from the looks of it, is looking to follow his compatriot, Sonny Bill Williams, in the boxing game.

Seriously, though, there is no place for that conduct like that in Rugby and Woodward, somewhat leniently, has received a one game ban.

Youtube Credit: NZAUTV Rugby Union.

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Our mates at NZAUTV Rugby Union have compiled their best ITM Cup/Rugby Championship tries from last week and, predictably, it’s a veritable feast for the eyes.

We at RBP LOVE tries.

Youtube Credit: NZAUTV Rugby Union.

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