Hansen: ‘New Zealand don’t owe Aussies anything’
Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen urged New Zealand Rugby to stand up for itself when it comes to deciding the format for Vodacom Super Rugby from next year onwards.
Inside scoop: Foster on North-South derby
All Blacks coach Ian Foster talks about the much-anticipated North-South showdown and answers some of the key questions around eligibility for the sides.
Kiwi player poll delivers surprising results
An anonymous poll conducted among current New Zealand Vodacom Super Rugby players has revealed the majority believe Beauden Barrett is the best player in the country.
New Zealand named Sevens champions
New Zealand has been awarded both the men’s and women’s Sevens Series titles as the remaining tournaments in the 2019-20 season have been called off due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Hopeful date set for Bledisloe Tests
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says a ‘tentative’ date has been set for this year’s Bledisloe Cup Tests.
All Blacks to face Kangaroos in union-league hybrid
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has confirmed talks are under way to stage a cross-code match between the All Blacks and the Kangaroos.
Reece reflects on All Blacks’ shock RWC exit
Sevu Reece says the All Blacks’ shock 2019 World Cup elimination by England was a painful learning experience.
Jones: Coaching stints in Wales benefited Hansen, Henry
Eddie Jones believes coaching stints in Wales helped former All Blacks coaches Graham Henry and Steve Hansen turn the team into back-to-back World Cup champions.
Vaccine key in rugby context
World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont says a vaccine for Covid-19 would be important for the game to resume with ‘absolute confidence’.
NZ Rugby rejects World Rugby’s potential law changes
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed they won’t be following World Rugby’s proposal to ban scrum resets, mauls, team huddles and upright tackles when Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off next month.
