NZ Rugby rescues struggling Blues
New Zealand Rugby has bought a 40% stake in the Blues after concerns about the team’s performances in Super Rugby.
Rassie: Junior Boks showed positive signs
Rassie Erasmus says there are positives to take from the Junior Springboks’ U20 Championship campaign, which saw them finish third.
‘Junior Boks will learn from England loss’
Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux says the experience of losing to England in the U20 Championship semi-final will help the players later in their careers.
All Blacks prop escapes sanction
Prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has received a warning for his dangerous tackle on France wing Remy Grosso during the All Blacks’ 52-11 win last Saturday.
Cheap shot puts France wing in hospital
Remy Grosso had to be hospitalised after being on the receiving end of a swinging arm during France’s 52-11 loss to the All Blacks on Saturday.
Retallick blow for All Blacks
Brodie Retallick has been ruled out of the All Blacks’ three-Test series against France after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the Chiefs’ loss to the Crusaders on Saturday.
Sonny Bill setback for All Blacks
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the three-match Test series against France with a knee injury.
‘England needed All Blacks reality check’
Former Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan says England could have benefitted from playing regularly against the All Blacks.
‘Australian rugby being left behind’
Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones says Australia is no longer a powerhouse in rugby union and needs to confront the diminishing interest in the game.
Best 2017 Super Rugby runaway tries
The best long-range tries scored by New Zealand teams in the 2017 Super Rugby season.
