Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
After the New Zealand Black Ferns rugby team achieved their fifth World Championship in 20 years, the plaudits and respect is well deserved. They; along with all the competing teams in Ireland, are enjoying a wave of support in the game. And one would hope that Women’s rugby in NZ can replicate that support. Like […] READ MORE
There will undoubtedly be a new significance for the Meads Cup in the Heartland Rugby Championship, 2017. In the wake of the passing of the trophies namesake, teams competing in the top division of the Championship will all seek to honour Sir Colin Meads. The Mitre 10 Heartland Championship is the provincial ‘heartland’ competition. Sides […] READ MORE
And seeing the Sunwolves and Jaguares on the Super Rugby 'Knifes Edge' the whole system has been shaken. How quickly the competition can refocus is key. Admittedly upset, change management is now the role that SANZAAR will play. READ MORE
And while many, many fans would pay heavily to witness an ENGvNZL match, with November 4 outside International Test window dates, fans will simply have to wait. The ongoing negotiations and highly desired fixture will simply have to take place on another date--and it certainly must take place. READ MORE
Most rugby fans would find nothing more attractive than England v New Zealand. Better still at Twickenham, in front of a full crowd. Top class rugby and you would expect that both unions would want to sign the date–but no. Confirmation of next year’s Autumn International fixture list was devoid of the biggest clash in […] READ MORE
Rugby players in New Zealand are due to get a big pay increase after a new Collective Employment Agreement was signed between the major associations today. New Zealand Rugby hopes to keep the top-performing Super Rugby talent by offering pay increases. Super Rugby teams can contract up to 32 players, and the maximum retainer is […] READ MORE
Sir Gordon Tietjens has pulled the curtain on his legendary Rugby Sevens coaching career. After 22 years as the leader of the sport where he has been hugely responsible for transforming the Sevens game in New Zealand, into what it is today. The New Zealand (NZ) rugby announcement was predicted widely, but honestly no one […] READ MORE
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew wants to see improvements in players education but says the truth from what happened during a recent Chiefs end of season function has been found. The boss of New Zealand Rugby was on hand at FMG Stadium, Hamilton and spoke openly about the changes needed. In light of the recent conclusion of […] READ MORE
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew has enjoyed better press conferences. Lately, he has re-signed Beauden Barrett, bid a fond farewell to Sir Gordon Teitjens and enjoyed the glow of the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour in 2017. Today though, he oversaw proceedings as the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise investigations concluded. This was brought […] READ MORE
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