New Zealand Football is standing by its decision to remove Des Buckingham as coach of their under-23 men’s side.Having qualified the team for the Tokyo Olympics, Buckingham now won’t take the reins at next year’s rescheduled event…
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Rugby league: Scott Morrison denies reports Warriors allowed to fly to Australia for NRL restart
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied reports that the Warriors have been given permission to fly into Australia for the resumption of the NRL season.Earlier, several Australian media outlets reported that the Australian…
New Zealand Rugby's plans for the All Blacks and a new competition revealed
Plans are formulating to stage a one-off All Blacks trial between a rejigged Super Rugby and the Mitre 10 Cup this year.While the rebirth of the classic All Blacks trial of yesteryear will provide a headline act, more fundamental…
Racing: Greyhounds in early return as New Zealand racing set to resume
New Zealand racing will make a surprise return on Tuesday as the greyhound code resumes with meetings six days before originally scheduled.And while that will restart the big machine that is New Zealand racing, the two more popular…
Baby love! Hannah and Beauden Barrett reveal they're having a baby girl
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett and his wife Hannah have announced they’re having a baby girl.Hannah took to Instagram to post the couple’s heartwarming news, with a photo of the couple cuddling after their gender reveal party.”I…
Cricket: Seven-year streak broken at New Zealand Cricket Awards
Opener Tom Latham has won the Redpath Cup as New Zealand’s best batsman, breaking a seven-year streak in which the trophy was won by either Kane Williamson or Ross Taylor.Latham won the annual award for the first time after scoring…
All Blacks legends' 'old-school' idea to save rugby
Rugby tours akin to those of the amateur days of the game could well be the future of the code, according to three former All Blacks .Speaking to former teammate Jeff Wilson on Sky Sport’s The Breakdown , All Blacks greats Justin…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Auckland Rugby offers financial assistance to struggling clubs
Auckland Rugby is offering financial support and other assistance to its community clubs struggling due to the Covid-19 crisis.In a statement released this morning, Auckland Rugby, which is known to have deep financial reserves,…
Covid 19 coronavirus: 'We'll kick your a**': Warriors league boss tells the Aussies as NRL approaches kickoff
“This will be the greatest story in rugby league when we come to Australia and kick your ass.”Those were the fighting words from Warriors CEO Cameron George in an email to Australian Rugby League commission boss Peter V’landys.The…
Rugby: New Zealand Rugby reports $7.4 million loss for 2019
New Zealand Rugby has announced a $7.4 million loss for 2019 and laid bare the financial challenges facing all involved in the sport.While the $7.4m loss represents a 37 per cent improvement on budget, NZR financial officer Nicki…