Former Australian rugby union captain Peter Johnson dies

Rugby news from New Zealand:
Former Australian rugby union captain Peter Johnson dies: SYDNEY (AP) ” Peter Johnson, a former Australian rugby hooker who played 42 tests for the Wallabies, including five as captain, has died at his Sydney home. He was 79.The Australian Rugby Union said Wednesday that Johnson died Tuesday…. nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Rugby: Super Rugby set for overhaul: Having seen the inaugural Super 18 deliver a near farcical playoff line-up, Sanzaar is expected to agree to making changes for the 2017 competition.Executives have been in talks this week, looking at ways they can tinker next year’s… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Rugby: Out of the Box Podcast Wed Jul 13: Radio Sport rugby commentators Brian Ashby, Nigel Yalden and Daniel McHardy look back at a supreme weekend for the Kiwi sides over their Australian rivals before eyeballing the final round of action this weekend. The feature will… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Rugby: Steven Luatua puts himself back in All Blacks frame: Steven Luatua may have thrust his name before the All Blacks selectors again in the last two Super Rugby rounds.The 25-year-old Blues forward, who has operated mainly at No8 for the franchise this season, has cranked up his form… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Gregor Paul: Super Rugby issues to impact NZ player welfare: Integrity of the competition is only part of the problem with Super Rugby’s current set up. Player welfare is just as big, if not a more significant concern as four New Zealand teams battle their way through the bottleneck of competing… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

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