Rugby news from New Zealand:
A moment for Mike Tamoaieta ahead of tonight’s Super Rugby games: Super Rugby players are expected to acknowledge the sudden death of Blues and North Harbour player Mike Tamoaieta in games around the world tonight.It’s anticipated teams will wear black arm bands and pay tribute to their fellow… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Gregor Paul: Why Wales’ Rugby World Cup claims are being ignored: Just as Fiji are wondering how they can be ranked ninth in the world and not be included in the 12-team World League, so too must Wales be wondering how they can sit third in the rankings and yet have convinced so few people they… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Patrick McKendry: There weren’t many props like the talented Mike Tamoaieta: Props traditionally don’t like the spotlight and if they do they rarely find themselves in it, but Mike Tamoaieta wasn’t your normal prop.The 23-year-old affectionally known as Mikey T, who died suddenly yesterday, first burst into… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Blues, North Harbour player Mike Tamoaieta, 23, dies: Blues and North Harbour prop Michael Tamoaieta died suddenly yesterday.The 23-year old was a much-loved partner to Helen, and father to their daughter Aihana, and a dearly loved son and friend to many.Today the Blues, North Harbour… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Women’s Rugby: Bay born and bred Luka Connor’s dream of wearing Black Ferns jersey moves closer with 2019 contract: Growing up, Bay of Plenty born and bred Luka Connor was always outside. Hunting, fishing, diving and motorbikes played a major part of her childhood. With three brothers, playing rugby out on the lawn of her Waiotahi home near Opotiki… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
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