With a beaming smile, Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson has done enough to secure the All Blacks head coach role from 2024 on. Secure in his four-year upcoming role, he has impressed the majority of decision-makers. Impressed the New Zealand Rugby (NZR) board, the selection panel and a large number of All Blacks supporters. Many are buoyant […] READ MORE
Tag: Mark Robinson
2024 All Blacks squad won’t include current head coach Ian Foster
As the debate and swings and roundabouts of public machinations from New Zealand Rugby, the disclosure that the 2024 All Blacks squad won’t include current head coach Ian Foster. This week, as his employers publicly addressed discussion over the appointment of the next coaching group, leading to the the incumbent ‘calling time’ on his final […] READ MORE
All Blacks head coach role assured for Ian Foster until RWC2023
Even if it might not quell the external noises, the All Blacks head coach role has been assured to incumbent Ian Foster until the Rugby World Cup in France. That ‘noise’ had reached a crescendo on Friday, August 12, the day before the second Rugby Championship test in Johannesburg. Media attention was abundant, right across […] READ MORE
‘When the Ex attacks’ – Steve Hansen comments on NZ Rugby hit hard
Reading the Steve Hansen comments on NZ Rugby (New Zealand) you get the sense that it is like an ex-wife putting the boot in. And you wonder, who will be seen in a worse position at the conclusion of this dire period for NZ Rugby? Interviewed by Today FM, Sir Steve Hansen KNZM did not […] READ MORE
NZR and Rugby Australia aligned for 2021 Super Rugby competitions
With a week’s worth of 2020 Super Rugby announcements, it seems that NZR and Rugby Australia for fully aligned for all planned competitions. Beginning with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announcing the return of Super Rugby Aotearoa, and followed immediately by Rugby Australia reaffirming their own 2021 Super Rugby Australia version would be played in a […] READ MORE
“We haven’t agreed to that” – Rugby Championship schedule conflict looms
When The Rugby Championship schedule was confirmed by SANZAAR, there were polar opposite reactions. On one hand, the promoters SANZAAR proudly confirmed ‘TRC 2020 Match Schedule and Venues’ while the host Rugby Australia were delighted. On the other, New Zealand Rugby was far from amused. Why? It appears a scheduling conflict would see the All […] READ MORE
“Great opportunity to redefine the Sport” – Mark Robinson
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has received the independent findings from the consulting firm tasked earlier this year with undertaking a Review of Rugby. CEO Mark Robinson has spoken highly of the opportunity that now exists to ‘redefine the Sport’. He said, in an NZR media release, “This is an important opportunity to stand back, look […] READ MORE
2021 Rugby World Cup schedule confirmed
The pinnacle event for Women’s International rugby will be played in New Zealand. And with the 2021 Rugby World Cup schedule confirmed, the nation can plan to host another Cup tournament. In 2011, many believed that New Zealand Rugby operated one of the most fan-friendly Rugby World Cups. Japan can proudly say they too have […] READ MORE
Women’s Rugby World Champions to finally host Cup tournament in NZ
After many years of dominance on the field, finally, the Women’s Rugby World Champions are to finally host the World Cup tournament, in their backyard of New Zealand. Set to host the 2021 tournament, it was the honour of former-Black Ferns captain Dr Farah Palmer (see main picture) to lead the New Zealand Rugby campaign to host […] READ MORE