The 2020 New Zealand Rally Championship has been cancelled with MotorSport New Zealand and the championship promoters opting to future-proof the sport in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. The first two rounds of the championship…
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Rugby: How All Blacks star Jack Goodhue exceeded his own expectations
Among the top midfielders in New Zealand rugby over the past few years, Jack Goodhue has wildly exceeded his own expectations. As opportunities have arisen, the incumbent All Blacks centre has made the most of them. From getting…
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont reveals plans for new Nations Cups
Re-elected World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has revealed plans for a new global tournament which could lead to two consecutive months of international action.Beaumont is keen to resurrect plans for an annual competition which…
Rugby League: More revelations from inside Warriors NRL quarantine zone at Tamworth
Pass the salt has taken on a whole new meaning for the Warriors in their quarantine camp in Australia.They can’t.Each player and staff member will have their own eating table, spread 1.5 metres apart, at the West Tamworth Leagues…
Football: Phoenix told to prepare for A-League re-start in August
The Wellington Phoenix will get the chance to complete their best-ever A-League season.Football Federation Australia has taken the first steps towards restarting the 2019/20 competition with clubs told to prepare for a resumption…
11 things you need to know about Tamworth, the Warriors new NRL home
Not that the quarantined Warriors will get to enjoy the sights. But here’s a quick look at their temporary home in Tamworth New South Wales, a place with a few quirky New Zealand connections. And if a few prominent locals have their…
Rugby league: New South Wales health minister Brad Hazzard's stern NRL warning to the New Zealand Warriors
New South Wales health minister Brad Hazzard has given a stern warning to the New Zealand Warriors ahead of their arrival in Australia tomorrow afternoon.The NRL confirmed this morning that the Warriors received approval from…
Rugby league: NRL games in New Zealand not ruled out for Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors could yet play host to NRL games this season.While the expectation is that the Warriors will be based in Australia for the entire NRL season, as the competition pushes for a resumption on May 28 after being…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Warriors boss vows to reunite families in Australia
TO READ THE HERALD’S FULL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE CLICK HERE As loved ones of the Warriors playing and coaching team prepare to farewell the NRL squad before they head across the Tasman today, club boss Cameron George has vowed to…
Bill Beaumont holds off Agustin Pichot to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman
Bill Beaumont has promised to deliver “progressive, meaningful and sustainable change” after holding off the challenge of Agustin Pichot to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman.The former England captain won by a margin of 28-23…