Rugby news from New Zealand:
Bledisloe Cup rugby: Australian public’s surprising response to claims Wallabies don’t have ‘genuine hard men’: Australian media have reacted swiftly to a Herald column suggesting the Wallabies are lacking “genuine hard men” in the wake of the All Blacks’ comfortable victory in the second Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park.But, rather than disagree… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith gives son his first haircut: All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has proven he’s a safe pair of hands during his 93-test career and he appears to be just as reliable with scissors in hand.Smith’s partner Tegan shared an adorable video on Instagram of the All Black… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Bledisloe Cup rugby: ‘I still have to pinch myself sometimes’ – George Bower’s meteoric rise to the All Blacks: By Vinnie Wylie of RNZ George Bower is still pinching himself after a meteoric rise from trainee teacher to Super Rugby champion.Two years ago the Crusaders and Otago prop was in the final year of a teaching degree in Dunedin… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Bledisloe Cup rugby: All Blacks rookie Caleb Clarke on his first mistake, switching from sevens to XVs and his meteoric rise: All Blacks rookie Caleb Clarke admits his first mistake with the national side came during the first game of the year against the Wallabies in Wellington – but it happened in the team bus instead of the pitch.In a wide-ranging interview… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Former New Zealand Rugby chairman Eddie Tonks dies at 85: Former New Zealand Rugby chairman Eddie Tonks has died age 85.Tonks served in the role between 1990 and 1995. He was also chairman of the International Rugby Board, now known as World Rugby.In 2004 he was made a life member of… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
