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.
All Blacks boss: England thrashing hurt
New All Blacks coach Ian Foster admits that New Zealand’s humiliating loss to England in the World Cup semi-final was a painful experience.
Covid-19 hits All Blacks in pocket
All Blacks players are set to take a 10% pay cut and forego most incentives and bonuses due to the strains on New Zealand Rugby as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
NZ rugby ‘fighting for survival’
New Zealand Rugby is facing a potential $130 million loss in budgeted revenues if the 2020 season doesn’t resume amid the global coronavirus outbreak.
