Rugby news from New Zealand:
Super Rugby: Crusaders coach Scott Robertson goes with heavy artillery to take on Blues: There is no Jack Goodhue for the Crusaders against the Blues but there are plenty of other All Blacks named to start for the defending champions at Eden Park as Scott Robertson strives to put one over his old mate Leon MacDonald.MacDonald,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Super Rugby: Leon MacDonald and Blues steel themselves for ultimate test: As new head coach Leon MacDonald said after watching his players knock each other around in a physical training session in the blazing Auckland sun before they play the Crusaders at Eden Park on Saturday, you can’t win or lose the… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Six Nations unions in secret talks over new pooled TV rights deal that would scupper plans for World League: The Six Nations unions are in advanced discussions about a secret deal to revolutionise the broadcasting rights of Test rugby in Europe in a move that would scupper controversial plans for a World League, Telegraph Sport can reveal.It… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Super Rugby players to watch in 2019: Etene Nanai-Seturo – Chiefs The highly touted young speedster will get his first opportunity in Super Rugby when he starts for the Chiefs this weekend against the Highlanders. With just a handful of Mitre 10 cup games to him… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Super Rugby: Brodie Retallick ready to take reins in Chiefs leadership group: Brodie Retallick is getting accustomed to his new role as the Chiefs’ full time captain. He admits it’s been a bit of a mixed bag getting a grasp on his new weekly duties on and off the field, but one area in particular saw him… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
