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…
Month: April 2020
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…
Rugby: Wales coach Wayne Pivac expects postponement for All Blacks series
Wales coach Wayne Pivac says his side will continue to prepare for their three-test series in New Zealand in July but is expecting a postponement due to Covid-19.The two sides are scheduled play three tests beginning July 4 at Eden…
Rugby: 'We wanted an apology' – Steve Hansen speaks out on referee mistake in 2017 British and Irish Lions clash
Steve Hansen has spoken out about the referee mistake that may have cost the All Blacks a chance at a series victory over the British and Irish Lions in 2017, saying he is still “annoyed” that World Rugby never apologised.In the…
America's Cup: Team New Zealand return to water for first time since lockdown started
Team New Zealand have wasted no time getting back to the job, with work on their scaled-down test model back underway. Out of the water for the last five weeks, Team New Zealand will be able to continue work towards the build of…
Rugby league: NRL players revolt over training restart – report
NRL stars are reportedly planning to boycott a return to training on Monday in solidarity with the New Zealand-based Warriors.The Sydney Morning Herald and Channel 9 reports players had a phone hook-up on Wednesday night with the…
New Zealand Rugby hits out at Six Nations self-interest, demands change at World Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has unequivocally outlined its voting stance for the World Rugby chairman elections by putting the boot into the inherent Six Nations’ self-interest and stating the need for major global reforms.Secret voting for…