Rugby news from New Zealand:
All Blacks v Ireland: Four Kiwis named in Andy Farrell’s side to face All Blacks at Eden Park: Four Kiwis have been named in the Ireland side to face the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.No 10 Johnny Sexton captains the team and is partnered at halfback by New Zealand-born Jamison Gibson-Park. Winger James Lowe is the… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Ranfurly Shield: Hawke’s Bay Magpies fend off first challenge of season: By Thomas Airey The Hawke’s Bay Magpies won their 10th straight Ranfurly Shield defence on Wednesday evening at McLean Park, defeating South Canterbury 38-20.Openside flanker Sam Smith scored a try 12 minutes into his Magpies… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
