Kirwan: New Zealand ‘the underdogs’ against Ireland
John Kirwan started a heated debate when he said that New Zealand are going into the upcoming three-Test series on home soil against Ireland as ‘underdogs’.
John Kirwan started a heated debate when he said that New Zealand are going into the upcoming three-Test series on home soil against Ireland as ‘underdogs’.
Former All Black Jeff Wilson has named one South African on his list of the top-five greatest Super Rugby players of all time.
Two former All Blacks have singled out Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo’unga as the greatest Super Rugby player of all time.
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont joined Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan and Mils Muliaina on Sky Sports New Zealand’s ‘The Breakdown’, to discuss plans around Test rugby being played later this year before also supporting New Zealand Rugby’s plans to involve the Pacific Islands in a refreshed Super Rugby competition.
Take a look at Sam Cane’s reaction after being unveiled as the new captain of the All Blacks on a special episode of The Breakdown earlier this week.
Ex-All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan and Justin Marshall all support the idea of a return of international tours to bring life to Test rugby.