Rugby news from New Zealand:
Hawke’s Bay Magpies poised for Battle of the Bays Ranfurly Shield defence: The Hawke’s Bay Magpies have lost their last two NPC season openers, and head coach Mark Ozich is concerned that trend could repeat in their return to play after Covid lockdown.Bay of Plenty are in town for a crack at the Ranfurly… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Canterbury claim controversial NPC win over Waikato: A scrappy contest ended in controversy and confusion as the NPC resumed in Hamilton on Friday night, with Canterbury clinging to a 20-19 win over Waikato. In a match where the gameplay was mediocre, it wasn’t without intrigue,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: All Blacks captain Ardie Savea’s challenge to All Blacks ahead of Pumas rematch: After a 39-0 win over Argentina last week, All Blacks captain Ardie Savea says the onus is now on this week’s team to back that performance up. The sides will meet again in Brisbane on Saturday night; however, it will be a new-look… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
