Rugby news from New Zealand:
Auckland club rugby: Waitakere City seek redemption against Manukau: On a Saturday afternoon last month, the Waitakere City men’s premier rugby team were given the beating of their playing careers by Grammar Tec.The final score after 80 minutes at Orakei Domain was 122-0. Tears ran down faces as… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Highlanders back Solomon Alaimalo reveals struggles with mental health behind on-field absence: Highlanders outside back Solomon Alaimalo has opened up on his struggles with mental health, revealing it was the reason behind his lack of playing time during the Super Rugby season. Alaimalo joined the Highlanders from the Chiefs… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: All Blacks and Crusaders centre Braydon Ennor suffers appendicitis, leaving midfield stocks depleted: The All Blacks’ depleted midfield stocks have taken another hit with Crusaders centre Braydon Ennor set to miss the upcoming July tests against Tonga and Fiji. Ennor will be out for around five weeks after suffering appendicitis,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Brodie Retallick expects seamless All Blacks captaincy transition as Sam Whitelock deputises for Sam Cane: Returning All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick believes there will be a seamless transition into the captaincy role for fellow veteran lock Sam Whitelock for the upcoming July test window. Whitelock has been named captain of the side… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
