With the Bledisloe Cup home tests sealed, you might assume that New Zealand Rugby were jumping for joy after announcing the two fixtures. Yet there is ‘trouble at mill’. Two matches, each uniquely scheduled for a Sunday kick-off is the bouquet. However, the trouble it took to secure those, the ignominy and frustrations caused the […] READ MORE
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“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
Chiefs door closes for Cooper; opens for Warren Gatland
In a move that has shocked and delighted some Kiwi rugby fans, the Chiefs Super Rugby door has closed for current head coach Colin Cooper; but it appeared to open immediately for incoming replacement, current Wales head coach Warren Gatland. The former All Black and Waikato rugby player was announced as the incoming leader of […] READ MORE